Germany beat Curaçao 7-1, with Kai Havertz scoring a penalty and adding another late

In the first round of the 2026 World Cup group stage, Germany faced Curaçao. Germany went ahead in the 6th minute, when F. Nmecha scored from an assist by F. Wirtz to make it 1-0. Curaçao responded in the 21st minute through a goal by L. Comenencia, with no assist credited, and the match was level at 1-1.

Germany restored control late in the first half. In the 38th minute, N. Schlotterbeck scored from an assist by N. Brown to put Germany 2-1 ahead. In the 45th minute, Kai Havertz converted a penalty, with no assist credited, and Germany led 3-1 at the break.

After halftime, Germany kept adding to the score. In the 47th minute, J. Musiala scored with an assist from J. Kimmich. In the 68th minute, N. Brown scored, assisted by D. Undav; N. Brown had also provided an assist in the 38th minute. In the 78th minute, D. Undav scored from a J. Kimmich assist, marking J. Kimmich's second assist in a goal sequence in this match. In the 88th minute, Kai Havertz scored again, this time assisted by D. Undav, and Germany finished with a 7-1 win.

On the team statistics, Germany had 65% possession to Curaçao's 35%. Expected goals were 4.22 for Germany and 0.41 for Curaçao. Germany took 26 shots to Curaçao's 8, with 12 on target for Germany and 2 for Curaçao. Pass completion was 87% for Germany and 82% for Curaçao. Germany won 8 corners to Curaçao's 1, while offsides were 0-1. Germany made 1 save and Curaçao 4, and the foul count was 18-11.

Looking ahead, Germany will play Group Stage - 2 on 2026-06-20 against Côte d'Ivoire. Germany are currently first in Group E with one win from one match, 3 points, and a +6 goal difference, and they are in the official Round of 32 qualification zone. Curaçao will play Group Stage - 2 on 2026-06-21 away to Ecuador. Curaçao are currently fourth in Group E with no wins, no draws, and one loss, 0 points, and a -6 goal difference.