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Germany starts 2026 World Cup with 7-1 win over Curaçao

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 6:26 AM

Last updated Jun 15, 2026

Germany starts 2026 World Cup with 7-1 win over Curaçao
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Germany opened its 2026 World Cup campaign on June 11 with a dominant 7-1 victory against Curaçao. The match marked the first time since 2014 that Germany secured a win in its opening World Cup match. Manuel Neuer, back with the national team after retirement, emphasized the importance of the win in building confidence, while noting the unique circumstances of this year's tournament compared to 2014. Neuer, who had missed pre-tournament matches due to injury, expressed familiarity with new teammates on the field following his recovery.

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  • •Germany won 7-1 against Curaçao in their World Cup opener.
  • •The victory is Germany's first opening match win since 2014.
  • •Manuel Neuer returned from retirement for this tournament.
  • •Neuer emphasized the importance of team confidence after the win.
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Manuel Neuer said that one "can't really draw parallels" between the Germany squad at the 2026 World Cup and the one that claimed the title in Brazil in 2014, but stressed that "everything is possible with this team. " Germany started this year's tournament with a sensational 7-1 win over Curaçao on Sunday - the same score from the semi-finals in 2014 against then hosts Brazil.

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