Germany scores seven goals in World Cup opener against Curaçao
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 6:58 PM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
Germany defeated Curaçao 7-1 in Houston during their World Cup opening match on June 14. Curaçao's Luciano Comenencia scored the country's first-ever World Cup goal, equalizing briefly after Germany's initial lead. Germany swiftly regained control, with several players contributing to a rout. The victory marks an important step for Germany as the team aims to advance beyond the group stage for the first time since 2014. Curaçao faces a challenging path ahead, needing strong performances in upcoming matches to qualify for the knockout rounds.
- •Germany leads Group E with a significant win
- •Curaçao scores its first World Cup goal
- •Germany's victory marks only their third in seven World Cup matches
- •Upcoming matches will be crucial for both teams' chances
- 6:58 PMYahoo Sports — Curaçao scores a goal in its first World Cup game, but Germany still gets a blowout win
"The smallest country in the World Cup had a brief moment of hope. But Germany quickly reasserted itself.
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