Germany vs Curacao live updates: Score, goals, highlights, stats from 2026 FIFA World Cup
Germany defeated World Cup debutants Curacao 7-1 in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Kai Havertz scored twice, and several other German players contributed to a dominant performance in Houston.
Why it matters
This match highlights the competitive disparity in the expanded 48-team World Cup format.
Kai Havertz scored twice and several players played a role in multiple goals as heavy favorites Germany clobbered World Cup debutants Curacao 7-1 to kick off both teams’ World Cups on Sunday at the Houston Stadium in Texas.
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