Germany walloped Curacao 7-1 in their ​World Cup opener on Sunday (June 14, 2026) ‌after Felix Nmecha scored the ​tournament's fastest goal so ⁠far and then drew a penalty in first-half stoppage time which ‌Kai Havertz converted to extend the lead.

The four-times ‌champions dominated from the ‌start ⁠of the Group E ⁠match against the smallest nation to qualify for a World Cup and ​were rewarded ‌when Nmecha curled a shot into the corner after a sublime one-two with Florian Wirtz ‌in the sixth minute.

A ​determined Curacao side gave their fans something to ⁠cheer when Livano Comenencia's deflected shot beat goalkeeper Manuel Neuer ‌to level but Germany quickly took control again with a Nico Schlotterbeck header and the Havertz penalty.

Germany picked up where they left off ‌after the break with Jamal ​Musiala holding off a defender to slot home. Nathaniel ⁠Brown then notched a goal ⁠on his World Cup debut before Deniz Undav and ‌Havertz added late goals to complete an easy ​victory.