Neuer highlights special moment in World Cup opener for Germany
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 7:52 PM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
Germany's World Cup campaign began with a match against Curaçao on June 14. Goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, back in international action, expressed pride in his fifth World Cup appearance. Despite an early equalizer from Curaçao, Germany regained control and went on to score seven goals in the match. Neuer emphasized the team's strong attitude and energy throughout the contest, setting a positive tone for their tournament ambitions.
- •Manuel Neuer started as Germany's goalkeeper for the June 14 match.
- •Germany scored seven goals against Curaçao in the opener.
- •Felix Nmecha opened the scoring just six minutes into the match.
- •Curaçao equalized before Germany took control with six more goals.
- •Neuer praised teammates for their intensity and attitude throughout the game.
- 7:52 PMYahoo Sports — Neuer reacts to “special” World Cup opener
"After months of speculation surrounding his international future, Neuer was restored as Germany’s first-choice goalkeeper for the tournament and retained the No.1 shirt for the opening group-stage f...
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