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Havertz scores twice as Germany leads Curacao in World Cup opener

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Last updated Jun 14, 2026

Havertz scores twice as Germany leads Curacao in World Cup opener
Summary

Germany faces Curacao in their Group E opener at the World Cup in Houston on June 14. Early on, Germany experiences a scare from World Cup debutants Curacao but quickly asserts control. Kai Havertz scores twice as Germany takes a substantial lead. The match is still in progress as both teams compete for an important early win.

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  • •Germany plays Curacao in their Group E World Cup opener.
  • •Kai Havertz scores two goals for Germany.
  • •Germany had a brief scare but regained control.
  • •Match is still ongoing with no final result announced.
Latest Updates
  • 9:17 PMYahoo Sports — Germany v Curacao: Lift-Off in Houston as Four-Time Champions Put Seven Past World Cup Debutants
  • 8:01 PMBBC Sport — Havertz scores twice as Germany thrash Curacao
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Havertz and Musiala Lead the Rout as Germany Send a Message to Group E Germany launched their World Cup campaign in devastating fashion, putting seven goals past debutants Curacao in front of 68,021 fans at Houston Stadium. Kai Havertz scored twice and was named Player of the Match, but this was a collective demolition from…

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Four-time winners Germany overcome a brief scare from World Cup debutants Curacao before turning on the style to win their Group E opener in Houston.

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