Germany vs Curacao: All the big moments and rate the players
Germany opened their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign in emphatic fashion, thrashing Curaçao 7-1 in Group E. Kai Havertz scored twice as Germany overwhelmed the tournament debutants after an early scare.
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Match timeline (Big moments)
- 6′ – ⚽ Felix Nmecha (Germany) 1-0
- Nmecha finished off a flowing move to give Germany the perfect start.
- 12′ – ⚽ Livano Comenencia (Curaçao) 1-1
- Curaçao shocked Germany with their first-ever FIFA World Cup goal, briefly silencing the German supporters.
- Before half-time
- Germany quickly regained control through Nico Schlotterbeck and Kai Havertz, taking a comfortable lead into the break.
- Second half
- Germany completely dominated possession and chances.
- Jamal Musiala added his name to the scoresheet with a brilliant finish.
- Kai Havertz grabbed his second.
- Germany continued attacking until the final whistle, eventually winning 7-1.
Player ratings
| Player | Rating |
|---|---|
| Manuel Neuer | 6.5 |
| Joshua Kimmich | 8.5 |
| Jonathan Tah | 6.5 |
| Nico Schlotterbeck | 9.0 ⭐ |
| Nathaniel Brown | 6.0 |
| Felix Nmecha | 8.5 |
| Leon Goretzka | 7.5 |
| Jamal Musiala | 8.5 |
| Leroy Sané | 8.0 |
| Kai Havertz | 9.0 ⭐ |
| Deniz Undav | 7.5 |
Curaçao
| Player | Rating |
|---|---|
| Eloy Room | 5.5 |
| Sherel Floranus | 5.5 |
| Cuco Martina | 5.5 |
| Jurien Gaari | 5.0 |
| Nathan Holder | 5.0 |
| Livano Comenencia | 7.0 |
| Jearl Margaritha | 5.0 |
| Juninho Bacuna | 5.5 |
| Remaining starters | 5–6 range |
Man of the Match ⭐
Kai Havertz (Germany) – 9/10
Two goals, constant movement, excellent link-up play and clinical finishing made Havertz the standout performer as Germany began their World Cup with a statement victory.
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