Germany launched their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign in devastating fashion, dismantling tournament debutants Curaçao 7-1 at a packed NRG Stadium. While the Caribbean side briefly threatened a historic fairytale in the first half, Julian Nagelsmann’s side turned on the afterburners to deliver a ruthless second-half masterclass.
Germany turned their World Cup Group E opener into a complete masterclass, cruising to a dominant 7-1 victory over debutants Curaçao at NRG Stadium.
Germany turned their World Cup Group E opener into a complete rout, cruising to a dominant 6-1 victory over debutants Curaçao at NRG Stadium.
Germany extended their commanding lead to 5-1 midway through the second half, putting on a clinic in offensive football against tournament debutants Curaçao in their FIFA World Cup Group E match at NRG Stadium.
Jamal Musiala extended Germany’s advantage to 4-1 early in the second half, providing a definitive cushion over Curaçao in their hard-fought FIFA World Cup Group E match at NRG Stadium.
Curaçao made history on their World Cup debut. The Caribbean nation equalized against four-time world champions Germany by scoring a goal. However, Germany led 3-1 at half-time.