Germany scores first goal against Curaçao in World Cup opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 5:15 PM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
Germany opened their World Cup campaign in Houston against Curaçao with a goal in the fifth minute. Felix Nmecha and Florian Wirtz combined well before the BVB player found the net with the team's first shot, marking it as the fastest goal of the tournament so far. The match is currently ongoing as Germany seeks to build on this early lead.
- •Germany leads against Curaçao early in the match.
- •The goal came from a swift attack involving Nmecha and Wirtz.
- •It is noted as potentially the fastest goal of the tournament.
- •The match is taking place in Houston.
- 5:15 PMYahoo Sports — 🚨 Houston, we have no problem! Germany score with their first shot
"Germany’s World Cup opener against Curaçao in Houston could hardly have started any better. With their very first shot on goal, Germany scored their first goal of the 2026 World Cup. After some fi...
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