Germany begin their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign with a 7-1 win over debutants Curaçao in Houston on Sunday. Felix Nmecha gives Germany an early lead with a goal in the sixth minute, but Curaçao respond later in the first half when Livano Comenencia equalises with a deflected effort. Germany then take control again, scoring through Nico Schlotterbeck from a corner before halftime, and Kai Havertz converts a penalty to extend the lead going into the break. After the restart, Germany add further goals as Jamal Musiala scores, followed by Nathaniel Brown and Deniz Undav, with Havertz completing his brace to round off the scoreline. Curaçao celebrate a historic moment with their first World Cup goal, which comes before the match swings heavily in Germany’s favour. The result marks Germany’s first opening-match win since 2014 and positions them well in Group E, with tougher tests ahead against Ecuador and Ivory Coast, according to one report.