Curaçao equalizes against Germany in World Cup opener as Neuer reflects
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 8:28 PM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
On June 14, 2026, Germany faced Curaçao in their World Cup Group E match at Houston Stadium. Germany initially scored in the 5th minute, but Curaçao responded with a goal from Livano Comenencia in the 21st minute. Manuel Neuer, making his comeback to the national team, described the goal as unfortunate, attributing it to a deflection that made it difficult to save. Despite the equalizer, Germany ultimately secured a 7-1 win. This match marked Neuer's record as the oldest German participant in World Cup history.
- •Game played on June 14, 2026, at Houston Stadium.
- •Germany took an early lead but Curaçao equalized with a 21st-minute goal.
- •Livano Comenencia scored for Curaçao off a deflected shot.
- •Manuel Neuer highlighted the difficulty of saving the goal post-match.
- •Germany won the match 7-1.
- 8:28 PMYahoo Sports — Germany’s Manuel Neuer explains how “unfortunate” Curaçao goal snuck past him
"Neuer must have been furious to give up a goal in this game.
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