Germany dominates Curaçao 7-1 at World Cup opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 3:50 PM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
Germany launched its 2026 World Cup campaign with a decisive 7-1 victory over Curaçao at NRG Stadium in Houston on June 14. The match saw Antonio Rüdiger start on the bench, as manager Julian Nagelsmann opted for a different lineup. Rüdiger entered in the 73rd minute when Germany led 5-1 and emphasized that team success remains his top priority after the match. Germany's performance sets a strong tone for the tournament as they seek a successful run.
- •Germany scores seven goals against Curaçao in World Cup opener.
- •Match held at NRG Stadium in Houston on June 14.
- •Antonio Rüdiger comes off the bench in the 73rd minute.
- •Team success prioritized by Rüdiger despite reduced playing time.
- •Germany aims for strong performance in the tournament.
- 3:50 PMYahoo Sports — Rüdiger on coming off the bench: “That’s my role, and I accept and respect it,”
"Germany opened their 2026 World Cup campaign in emphatic fashion, crushing Curaçao 7-1 at NRG Stadium in Houston. While the result was never in doubt, one of the notable storylines came from Antonio Rüdiger, who started the match on the bench after Julian Nagelsmann opted to leave the experienced center-back out of the starting lineup. […]
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