Comenencia scores for Curaçao in historic World Cup moment
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 5:01 AM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
In the ongoing World Cup, Livano Comenencia scored for Curaçao, marking the first goal for the nation's history in the tournament. The team faced a setback against Germany, losing 7-1, but Comenencia's goal became a memorable highlight. The 22-year-old midfielder plays for Zurich and had recently transitioned to senior play after stints with PSV Eindhoven and Juventus. Other notable performances include Boualem Khoukhi's influence in Qatar’s match, which helped secure their first World Cup point, and Elijah Just's two goals for New Zealand.
- •Comenencia scored first-ever World Cup goal for Curaçao
- •Khoukhi contributed to Qatar's first World Cup point
- •Just scored twice in New Zealand's draw with Iran
- •Ashour netted Egypt's first goal against Belgium
- 5:01 AMYahoo Sports — Under the radar: These less-than-stars have made an impact at the World Cup
"While the biggest names in soccer are getting the most attention at the World Cup, the expanded tournament also has provided some unheralded players with moments to shine. Spoiler alert: Vozinha would have been on this list, but at 13 million Instagram followers and counting, the 40-year-old Cape Verde goalkeeper has become too famous for it. Comenencia became the first-ever World Cup goal scorer for the smallest-ever country to qualify for the tournament.
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