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Germany's World Cup Opener: A 7-1 Goal Frenzy!
14 Jun
Summary
- Germany secured a dominant 7-1 victory against Curaçao in their World Cup 2026 opener.
- Manuel Neuer made a notable return in goal after recovering from injury.
- Kai Havertz scored twice, and multiple players netted their first international goals.
Germany commenced their FIFA World Cup 2026 journey with a resounding 7-1 victory against Curaçao at Houston Stadium. The match saw the impressive return of veteran goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, who made his first appearance for Germany since UEFA Euro 2024 following an injury layoff.
Felix Nmecha opened the scoring early, marking Germany's fastest World Cup goal since 2010. Although Curaçao managed to equalize against the run of play, Germany quickly reasserted their dominance.
Nico Schlotterbeck scored his first international goal before Kai Havertz converted a penalty, giving Germany a 3-1 lead at halftime. The second half saw further goals from Jamal Musiala, Nathaniel Brown, and Deniz Undav, with Havertz adding a second to complete the rout.
Several players celebrated significant milestones, including their first international goals, showcasing a strong collective performance and depth within the German squad.
