Germany Dominates Curaçao 7-1 in World Cup Qualifier, Curaçao Makes History
Published June 14, 2026
Germany commenced their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification journey with a resounding 7-1 victory over Curaçao, who celebrated a historic first-ever World Cup goal during the match.
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The German national team kicked off their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification campaign with an emphatic 7-1 win against Curaçao in a Group E encounter held in Houston. The match saw the four-time World Cup champions assert their dominance from the outset, signaling their intent for the tournament to be hosted across the USA, Canada, and Mexico in two years' time.
Despite the overwhelming scoreline, the evening held a momentous occasion for Curaçao, who were making their debut in World Cup qualifiers. Livano Comenencia etched his name into the history books by scoring his nation's first-ever goal in a World Cup fixture. His left-footed strike in the 21st minute temporarily leveled the score at 1-1, marking a significant milestone for the Caribbean side.
Germany, however, quickly regained control following Curaçao's equalizer. Felix Nmecha had initially opened the scoring in the sixth minute. Goals from Nico Schlotterbeck and a penalty converted by Kai Havertz before halftime extended Germany's lead. The second half saw no let-up from the European powerhouse, with Jamal Musiala, Nathaniel Brown, and substitute Deniz Undav all finding the net. Kai Havertz completed his brace late in the game, sealing the comprehensive 7-1 victory.