Germany defeated Curaçao 7-1 in their opening 2026 World Cup match held in Houston, USA.Kai Havertz led the scoring with two goals in a clinical team performance that signaled Germany's return to form under coach Julian Nagelsmann.This commanding victory secures an early lead in the group standings for the German team following their first successful World Cup opener since 2014.The fixture represented a historic milestone for the Curaçao national team during their first appearance on the global stage.