Germany begin their World Cup campaign with a 7-1 victory over tournament debutants Curaçao in Group E. Multiple reports describe the match as a confident start for Germany, who score seven goals to secure a dominant win in their opening group game in Houston. Several outlets also note an early scare for Germany before they pull away and take control of the scoreline. The loss for Curaçao is their first World Cup match on the global stage, but the team still creates a historic moment by scoring their very first World Cup goal during the game, according to some reports. Germany’s result marks a significant turnaround in opening-match history: they win their first World Cup opening match since lifting the trophy in 2014, ending an opening-match jinx referenced by several sources. With the victory, Germany position themselves strongly in Group E and move closer to qualification for the knockout rounds, while Curaçao take the experience of their debut with a record-setting goal in hand.