Germany vs Curaçao 2026

Germany delivered a statement performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, dismantling Curaçao 7-1 in a commanding group stage display at NRG Stadium. The scoring began early, with F. Nmecha breaking the deadlock in the 6th minute to set the tone for a relentless German onslaught. Though Curaçao briefly responded through L. Comenencia in the 21st minute, the equalizer would prove a fleeting moment of hope for the underdogs.

Germany reasserted their dominance before the break, as Nico Schlotterbeck restored the lead in the 38th minute and Kai Havertz converted a penalty deep into first-half stoppage time at 45+5'. The second half offered no respite for Curaçao, with Jamal Musiala striking just two minutes after the restart in the 47th minute to push the advantage to 4-1 and effectively put the contest beyond reach.

The goals continued to flow as N. Brown found the net in the 68th minute, followed by D. Undav in the 78th, before Havertz capped a clinical evening with his second of the match in the 88th minute to complete the 7-1 rout. The emphatic victory sends a powerful message to Germany's rivals, showcasing the depth and firepower of a side determined to make their mark on this World Cup campaign.