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Ninety XI Man of the Match
Felix Nmecha
GermanyFull results
- Felix Nmecha1 · 100%
Timeline
- 88'Kai HavertzLeft foot shot⚽
- 83'⇄Gervane Kastaneer↳ Tahith Chong
- 83'Waldemar Anton↳ Joshua Kimmich⇄
- 78'Deniz UndavRight foot shot⚽
- 73'Antonio Rüdiger↳ Jonathan Tah⇄
- 73'David Raum↳ Nathaniel Brown⇄
- 73'Leon Goretzka↳ Felix Nmecha⇄
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Germany4-2-3-1
6.2
6.51 Neuer↓83'
8.36 Kimmich↓73'
6.84 Tah⚽38'
8.115 Schlotterbeck⚽68'↓73'
8.218 Brown⚽6'↓73'
8.4★23 Nmecha
7.55 Pavlovic
6.719 Sané⚽47'↓64'
7.710 Musiala
7.417 Wirtz⚽45'⚽88'
8.27 Havertz
5.51 Room
5.324 Fonville
6.018 Obispo
5.223 Bazoer
5.65 Floranus
6.87 Bacuna
6.710 Bacuna⚽21'
7.58 Comenencia↓83'
6.621 Chong↓46'
6.812 Hansen↓64'
6.59 LocadiaGermany · Bench
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Germany Begins World Cup with Win Against Curacao
Germany claimed victory against Curacao in their opening game of World Cup at Houston Stadium. The final score stood at 7-1, after a half time score of 3-1. Germany scored the first goal when Felix Nmecha netted after 6 minutes, with an assist by Florian Wirtz, making it 1-0. Curacao equalised to make it 1-1 when Livano Comenencia found the net in the 21st minute. Germany took the lead again as Nico Schlotterbeck scored with an assist by Nathaniel Brown in the 38th minute. In the 45th minute Kai Havertz increased the lead for Germany from the penalty spot. Straight after the break Jamal Musiala scored and increased the team's lead. Nathaniel Brown also increased the lead for Germany in the 68th minute, with an assist by Deniz Undav. Deniz Undav increased Germany's lead with an assist by Joshua Kimmich in the 78th minute. "It took us a few minutes to get back into the game after they equalised. Curaçao can play football too, as we saw, and I’m curious to see how they’ll fare in the group going forward. I’m very satisfied with us scoring seven goals and our performance for the most part. A winning start is always important and we’re glad we managed it." Germany coach, Julian Nagelsmann said following the victory. The 7-1 goal came in the final minutes when Kai Havertz scored for Germany with an assist by Deniz Undav. The next World Cup games for Germany are Côte d'Ivoire on 20 June and Ecuador on 25 June. Curacao play Ecuador on 21 June and Côte d'Ivoire on 25 June.
Germany face Curaçao in FIFA 2026 World Cup clash akin to David vs Goliath.
Germany vs Curaçao kicks off at 18:00 [GMT+1] on Sunday, June 14, at the Houston Stadium. Germany will begin their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E campaign on Sunday with a game against island country and debutants Curaçao. Four-time World Cup champions [1954, 1974, 1990, 2014], this will be Die Mannschaft’s 19th consecutive appearance in the tournament, with the last being the 2022 FIFA World Cup, where they made an early exit in the group stage. While Germany enter this match as clear favourites, Curaçao have shown enough defensive resilience in recent months to suggest they will not be easily overwhelmed. Under Julian Nagelsmann, Germany have steadily regained momentum. They have won five of their last six matches in all competitions, producing an impressive blend of attacking fluency and defensive control. Across their last five games, Germany have averaged 3.2 goals scored while conceding just 0.2 per match, figures that underline the confidence currently running through the squad. The broader trend is equally encouraging. Germany have won 60% of their last 15 matches in all competitions, averaging 2.33 goals per game and conceding just 1.0. They have also avoided defeat in 25 of their last 30 matches, highlighting the consistency that has gradually returned after a difficult transitional period following recent major tournaments. Meanwhile, across their last 13 World Cup matches, they have won 54%, scoring 1.85 goals and conceding 1.08 on average. With quality in every department on the pitch, Germany will be looking to get off to a winning start. Liverpool’s Florian Wirtz, Bayern’s Jamal Musiala and former club teammate Leroy Sané are expected to form an attacking trio behind Arsenal’s Kai Havertz when Nagelsmann deploys the 4—2—3—1 formation. Curaçao arrive in Houston with momentum of their own as debutants alongside Cape Verde, Jordan and Uzbekistan. Managed by Dick Advocaat, the Caribbean nation have developed into a disciplined and difficult side to break down. They have won 53% of their last 15 matches in all competitions, scoring 2.27 goals per game while conceding only 0.53. Their current unbeaten run of six matches reflects a team that has become increasingly organised defensively. Curaçao have also recorded five draws in their last ten games, illustrating their ability to frustrate opponents and remain competitive throughout matches. That defensive solidity will be central to any hopes of causing an upset against one of world football's traditional powers. Miami FC’s Jürgen Locadia and Sheffield United’s Tahith Chong could team up at the attacking end of Dick’s 4—4—2 setup. Meanwhile, brothers Leandro and Juninho Bacuna are expected in central midfield.
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