Published 14 Jun 2026 | FIFA World Cup 2026™ - Group E
Houston, Texas – Germany began their FIFA World Cup 2026™ campaign with a stunning 7-1 demolition of tournament debutants Curaçao at Houston Stadium.
Kai Havertz scored twice as Julian Nagelsmann's side ran riot to hand the FIFA World Cup newcomers a harsh lesson in their first-ever World Cup match.
Germany goals: Nmecha (6), Schlotterbeck (38), Havertz (45+5 pen), Musiala (47), Brown (68), Undav (78), Havertz (88)
Curaçao goal: Comenencia (21)
Germany assumed control of Group E with the victory. Notably, at 40 years and 79 days, Manuel Neuer became the oldest Germany player to feature at a major tournament, breaking the record previously held by Lothar Matthaus set at UEFA EURO 2000.
