Germany vs Curaçao
Germany beat Curaçao 7-1 in Houston, but the tiny Caribbean side stunned the 4-time champions with an equalizer before the floodgates opened.
How the match went
Nmecha put Germany ahead early, in the 6th minute, and it looked like a comfortable night was coming.
Then Curaçao did something nobody saw coming.
Comenencia struck in the 21st minute to make it 1-1, and the smallest nation at the tournament was level with one of the giants of world football.
That lead lasted about 17 minutes.
Schlotterbeck restored Germany's advantage in the 38th, and Havertz added a penalty deep into first-half stoppage time to make it 3-1 at the break.
After that, Germany were simply too strong.
Musiala scored 2 minutes into the second half, then Brown, Undav, and a second goal from Havertz made it 7-1 by the final whistle.
For Curaçao, the result hurts, but they can say they led Germany at their first-ever World Cup.
Key moments
- ⚽ 6' Nmecha (Germany)
- ⚽ 21' Comenencia (Curaçao)
- ⚽ 38' Schlotterbeck (Germany)
- ⚽ 45+5' Havertz (Germany) (pen)
- ⚽ 47' Musiala (Germany)
- ⚽ 68' Brown (Germany)
- ⚽ 78' Undav (Germany)
- ⚽ 88' Havertz (Germany)
Goals in the order they were scored.
pen = penalty.
Match highlights
Watch on YouTube- Date
- Sunday, June 14
- Kickoff Time
- 12:00 (Chicago time)
- Stage
- Group stage, Group E
- Stadium
- NRG Stadium, Houston
- Attendance
- 68,021
- Referee
- Jalal Jayed (Morocco)
What's next for Germany?
Next up is Ivory Coast on June 20, and this one is a real test.
Ivory Coast won their opener 1-0 against Ecuador, so they arrive with confidence and a much harder edge than Curaçao showed.
But a win here would likely send Germany top of Group E.
What's next for Curaçao?
Curaçao face Ecuador on June 20, and it is close to must-win.
Ecuador also lost their first game, so both teams will be desperate for points to stay alive in the group.
For Curaçao, a win here would keep their first World Cup dream going.
Common questions
When and where was Germany vs Curaçao played?
The match was played on Sunday June 14, 2026 at NRG Stadium in Houston, USA. It was a Group E game in front of 68,021 fans.
What was the final score of Germany vs Curaçao?
Germany won 7-1. It was 3-1 to Germany at half-time, and Curaçao had earlier equalised to make it 1-1 in the 21st minute.
Who scored for Germany against Curaçao?
Nmecha (6'), Schlotterbeck (38'), Havertz (45+5', penalty), Musiala (47'), Brown (68'), and Undav (78') all scored for Germany. Havertz then added Germany's 7th in the 88th minute for his 2nd goal of the night.
Who scored Curaçao's goal?
Comenencia scored Curaçao's only goal in the 21st minute. It briefly made the score 1-1 before Germany pulled away.
Who do Germany and Curaçao play next?
Germany play Ivory Coast on June 20 in their 2nd Group E game. Curaçao play Ecuador on the same day, with both sides chasing their first points.