The first evening match of the fourth day of the 2026 World Cup ended with a sensationally high scoreline: Germany dismantled debutants Curaçao 7:1 at the stadium in Houston. It is the most emphatic victory of the tournament so far.
Germany — Curaçao 7:1 (Group E, Houston)
The match kicked off at 20:00 Kyiv time. Nmecha opened the scoring for Germany in the first half, but Curaçao wrote their name into the history books: Levan Comenencia equalised — the island nation's first-ever goal at a World Cup. The joy was short-lived.
By half-time Germany had moved ahead 3:1: Schlotterbeck headed home a cross, and Havertz converted a penalty. After the restart Musiala extended the lead to 4:1, before Brandt and Undav pushed the score to 6:1. Havertz had the final say — with an exquisite chip into the net in the 88th minute to complete his brace. Final whistle: 7:1.
The xG figures tell the full story: Germany — 3.90, Curaçao — 0.40. Goalscorers: Nmecha, Schlotterbeck, Havertz (×2), Musiala, Brandt, Undav. Comenencia's goal was the only consolation for the islanders.
Tournament implications: The three points virtually guarantee Germany a place in the round of 32. Their next match is against Côte d'Ivoire on 20 June in Toronto. Curaçao will face Ecuador in the second round of Group E.
Currently in Progress
At 23:00 Kyiv time, the Group F match Netherlands — Japan got underway in Dallas. Results will follow in the morning digest. At 05:00 Kyiv time (already 15 June), Sweden and Tunisia play in Monterrey — also covered in the morning edition.
