Livano Comenencia scores historic first goal for Curaçao at World Cup
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 5:46 PM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
In the first match of their 2026 World Cup campaign, Curaçao faced Germany on June 14. After falling behind early due to a goal from Felix Nmecha, Curaçao's Livano Comenencia responded with a goal, marking the nation's first-ever World Cup goal. The match took place at Houston Stadium, where the goal sparked celebrations among players and fans. Despite trailing again shortly after, this moment established Curaçao's place in World Cup history.
- •Curaçao plays Germany in Group E match
- •Livano Comenencia scores first World Cup goal
- •Match ongoing after Comenencia's goal
- •Germany leads after retaking the advantage
- •Houston Stadium hosts the match
- 6:58 PMBBC Sport — Comenencia scores Curacao's first-ever World Cup goal
- 5:58 PMCBS Sports — Curacao makes World Cup history with shocking first-half goal against Germany
- 5:46 PMYahoo Sports — Watch Curaçao’s first ever World Cup goal
"Livano Comenencia makes national history scoring Curacao's first-ever World Cup goal against Germany in their Group E match in Houston.
"Livano Comenencia scored just 21 minutes into the island nation's tournament debut to level the match against powerhouse Germany
"Livano Comenencia puts his name in the history books with this strike against Germany for Curaçao
Sources
External links- BBC SportJun 14, 2026, 6:58 PMComenencia scores Curacao's first-ever World Cup goal
Livano Comenencia makes national history scoring Curacao's first-ever World Cup goal against Germany in their Group E match in Houston.
- CBS SportsJun 14, 2026, 5:58 PMCuracao makes World Cup history with shocking first-half goal against Germany
Livano Comenencia scored just 21 minutes into the island nation's tournament debut to level the match against powerhouse Germany
- Yahoo SportsJun 14, 2026, 5:46 PMWatch Curaçao’s first ever World Cup goal
Livano Comenencia puts his name in the history books with this strike against Germany for Curaçao
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