
World Cup
5:00 p.mJune 14, 2026
Group stage – 1
NRG Stadium
Referee: Jalal Jayed, Morocco


Germany


Curacao
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3.90
Expected Goals (xG)
0.40
-2.47
Prevented goals
-2.47
Passing by
548 (87%)
Accurate passes
276 (82%)
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Substitutes
14
F
Maximilian Beier
11
F
Nick Woltemade
13
M
Pascal Gross
16
M
Angelo Stiller
20
M
Nadiem Amiri
25
M
Assan Ouedraogo
M
Leon Goretzka
9
F
Jamie Lewelling
24
d
Malick Thiaw
d
Antonio Rudiger
d
Waldemar Anton
d
David Raum
12
G
Oliver Baumann
21
G
Alexander Nübel
1
G
Eloy Room
4.6
24
d
Deveron Fonville
5.0
18
d
Armant Bisbe
5.9
23
d
Riechedly Bazoer
5.2
5
d
Sherel Constancio Floranus
5.3
7
M
Juninho Bacuna
6.6
10
M
Leandro Bacuna (C)
7.0
M
Liva Commencement
21′
21
M
Tahiti Chong
6.3
12
F
Sontje Hansen
6.7
9
F
Jürgen Locadia
6.7
Substitutes
17
F
Brandley Kuwas
F
Gervane Castanyer
6
M
Godfried Roemeratoe
13
M
Tyrese Noslin
22
M
Kevin Felida
14
F
Kenji Cap
15
M
Ar’Jany Martha
4
d
Roshon van Eijma
2
d
Shurandy Sambo
20
d
Joshua Brenet
3
d
Jurien Gaari
25
G
Tyrick Bodak
26
G
Trevor Iriving Doornbusch
F
Earl Margaritha
F
Jeremy Antonisse
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Germany demolished Curaçao 7-1 at NRG Stadium to make a dominant statement at the World Cup, with Felix Nmecha and Kai Havertz leading a clinical attacking display.
Germany entered this World Cup match as heavy favourites. Curaçao faced an uphill battle against one of football’s traditional powerhouses. The stage was set for a one-sided affair in Houston.
The locals wasted no time in asserting their dominance. Felix Nmecha fired Germany ahead in the sixth minute with a composed finish. The first goal set the tone for what would become a relentless attacking performance.
Curaçao showed a brief resistance when Leandro Comenencia equalized in the 21st minute. The goal gave the visitors hope for a competitive game. However, Germany’s quality proved too much to handle.
Nico Schlotterbeck restored Germany’s lead in the 38th minute with a clinical header. The defender’s goal highlighted Germany’s threat from set pieces. Kai Havertz then converted a penalty in the 45th minute to make it 3-1 at the break.
Germany dominated possession with 65 percent of possession. They created 26 shots in total compared to Curaçao’s eight attempts. The expected goals figure of 3.9 versus 0.4 reflects the gulf in class between the sides.
The second half saw Germany change completely. Jamal Musiala scored just two minutes after the restart to extend the lead to 4-1. The movement of the young striker and the final quality were decisive.
Curaçao’s defense crumbled under sustained pressure. Nico Brown added a fifth goal in the 68th minute. Then Deniz Undav sealed the defeat with a clinical finish in the 78th minute.
Havertz capped a dominant performance with a second goal in the 88th minute. His brace underlined Germany’s offensive firepower throughout the game. Germany’s clinical finishing turned their chances into goals consistently.
Germany completed their demolition with eight goals in 90 minutes. They registered 12 shots on goal from a total of 26 attempts. Curaçao only managed two shots on goal despite their time of possession.
The statistics painted a picture of complete German control. Germany completed 548 accurate passes from 630 attempts, maintaining an accuracy of 87 percent. The Curaçao goalkeeper made four saves in a losing effort.
This emphatic victory sends a clear message about Germany’s World Cup ambitions. The seven-goal haul shows his offensive potential in the tournament. Germany’s clinical performance suggests they will be genuine contenders for the trophy.

