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Germany tops Curacao 7-1 in Houston's World Cup opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 2:52 AM

Last updated Jun 15, 2026

Germany tops Curacao 7-1 in Houston's World Cup opener

Summary

Germany defeated Curacao 7-1 in Houston's first match of the FIFA World Cup at NRG Stadium on June 14. Despite two weather delays, more than 68,000 fans attended the match, which showcased World Cup festivities throughout the day. Twelve patients from Texas Children's Hospital participated as flag bearers for the event, highlighting their overcoming of serious medical conditions. Houston will host a total of seven matches during the tournament, with the next scheduled for Wednesday.

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•Germany beat Curacao 7-1 at NRG Stadium.
•Over 68,000 fans attended the match despite rain delays.
•Weather delays occurred around noon and 7:30 PM.
•Twelve patients from Texas Children's Hospital served as flag bearers.
•Houston will host a total of seven World Cup matches.

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2:52 AMYahoo Sports — Fans turn out for Houston's first World Cup match day despite weather hiccups

What they're saying

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Despite the rain at FIFA's Fan Festival, soccer fans remained undeterred, and Houston's first World Cup match is now officially in the books.
— Yahoo Sports

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