Joshua Kimmich leads World Cup in key passes during Germany's opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 8:36 PM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
Joshua Kimmich performed well for Germany in their 7-1 victory over Curaçao on June 14, 2026, at Houston Stadium. He made five key passes in the match, including two assists, as he contributed significantly to Germany's attacking efforts. While he was responsible for allowing Curaçao to score one goal, his overall performance helped Germany dominate the opening fixture of the World Cup. Kimmich's playmaking ability places him at the top for key passes in the tournament thus far.
- •Germany won 7-1 against Curaçao in their World Cup opener.
- •Kimmich made five key passes and two assists in the match.
- •The match took place at Houston Stadium on June 14.
- •Kimmich allowed one goal but contributed significantly to Germany's offense.
- •He leads the World Cup in key passes following the match.
- 8:36 PMYahoo Sports — Joshua Kimmich leads in key passes in the 2026 FIFA World Cup
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