Germany holds 5-1 lead against Curaçao in World Cup opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 6:29 PM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
Germany is currently leading Curaçao 5-1 in their opening match of the World Cup on June 14, 2026. Despite early issues, Germany regained their composure. Noteworthy in the match, goalkeeper Manuel Neuer displayed a familiar play where he cleared a counterattack with a header, reminiscent of his actions against Algeria in the 2014 World Cup. The match is ongoing, with Germany looking to maintain their advantage through the remainder.
- •Germany leads Curaçao 5-1 in their World Cup opener.
- •Manuel Neuer made a notable header clearance.
- •The match is ongoing on June 14, 2026.
- •Germany overcame early difficulties to establish their lead.
- 6:29 PMYahoo Sports — 📸 Did you see it? Neuer briefly switched into Algeria mode
"Germany fully regained their composure after some early problems in their World Cup opener against Curaçao and now hold a comfortable 5-1 lead. One moment after the break was also highly familiar. Ju...
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