Germany sets World Cup record with 7-1 rout of Curaçao
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 7:53 PM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
Germany won its opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup against Curaçao, scoring 7-1 on June 14 in Houston, Texas. This victory allowed Germany to surpass Brazil in all-time World Cup goals, bringing their total to 239. Brazil, which held the record of 238 goals, managed only a 1-1 draw in their opener against Morocco. Germany’s strong performance follows a disappointing showing in the previous two World Cups, indicating a potential return to form as they aim for further success.
- •Germany scored seven goals against Curaçao on June 14.
- •Germany now has a total of 239 World Cup goals.
- •Brazil held the previous record with 238 goals.
- •Brazil drew 1-1 against Morocco in their opening match.
- •Germany aims to capitalize on this momentum for future matches.
- 6:00 AMYahoo Sports — Germany surpass Brazil as World Cup leading scorers with seventh goal against Curaçao
- 7:53 PMYahoo Sports — 🙄 Germany tops Brazil's record with another 7-1 at World Cups
- 7:38 PMYahoo Sports — Germany beat Brazil’s record with a glorious 7-1 win against Curaçao
"Germany held several World Cup records after their stunning start to the 2026 World Cup. Julian Nagelsmann's side were stunned by debutants Curaçao when Livano Comenencia cancelled Felix Nmecha’s s...
"The Brazil national team arrived at the FIFA World Cup holding 26 records.But one of them is no longer Brazil’s.By scoring seven goals against Curaçao this Sunday (14), Germany now has 239 goals in...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 15, 2026, 6:00 AMGermany surpass Brazil as World Cup leading scorers with seventh goal against Curaçao
Germany held several World Cup records after their stunning start to the 2026 World Cup. Julian Nagelsmann's side were stunned by debutants Curaçao when Livano Comenencia cancelled Felix Nmecha’s s...
- Yahoo SportsJun 14, 2026, 7:53 PM🙄 Germany tops Brazil's record with another 7-1 at World Cups
The Brazil national team arrived at the FIFA World Cup holding 26 records.But one of them is no longer Brazil’s.By scoring seven goals against Curaçao this Sunday (14), Germany now has 239 goals in...
- Yahoo SportsJun 14, 2026, 7:38 PMGermany beat Brazil’s record with a glorious 7-1 win against Curaçao
Germany now stand at 239 goals.
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