Germany’s opening fixture in the 2026 FIFA World Cup was nothing short of a statement. The four-time champions dismantled debutants Curaçao with ruthless efficiency, scoring seven goals to leapfrog Brazil’s long-standing tally of 238 World Cup strikes, Softfootball reports.
Heading into the tournament, Brazil had briefly extended their record thanks to Vinícius Júnior’s goal in a 1-1 draw against Morocco. But Germany’s attacking masterclass — orchestrated by Kai Havertz, Florian Wirtz, Jamal Musiala, and Joshua Kimmich — ensured Die Mannschaft now sit atop the scoring charts, adding another historic milestone to their illustrious legacy.
From the opening whistle, Germany’s relentless pressing and fluid attacking combinations overwhelmed Curaçao. Havertz, in particular, was unstoppable, earning Man of the Match honours with a commanding performance. Yet amid the onslaught, Curaçao celebrated a moment of pride: Livano Comenencia etched his name into history by scoring the nation’s first-ever World Cup goal, a bright spark in an otherwise difficult debut.
The emphatic win reinforced Germany’s credentials as tournament favourites, while Curaçao must regroup quickly to salvage their remaining group-stage fixtures.
Player Ratings
Germany
| Player | Rating |
|---|---|
| Manuel Neuer | 6.2/10 |
| Joshua Kimmich | 8.8/10 |
| Jonathan Tah | 6.9/10 |
| Nico Schlotterbeck | 8.8/10 |
| Nathaniel Brown | 8.5/10 |
| Felix Nmecha | 8.6/10 |
| Aleksandar Pavlović | 7.5/10 |
| Leroy Sané | 7.2/10 |
| Jamal Musiala | 8.3/10 |
| Florian Wirtz | 8.4/10 |
| Kai Havertz | 8.9/10 |
Curaçao
| Player | Rating |
|---|---|
| Eloy Room | 4/10 |
| Sherel Floranus | 5/10 |
| Riechedly Bazoer | 3/10 |
| Armando Obispo | 5/10 |
| Deveron Fonville | 4/10 |
| Livano Comenencia | 7/10 |
| Leandro Bacuna | 6/10 |
| Sontje Hansen | 5/10 |
| Tahith Chong | 6/10 |
| Juninho Bacuna | 6/10 |
| Jurgen Locadia | 5/10 |
Man of the Match: Kai Havertz (8.9/10) Historic Moment: Livano Comenencia scored Curaçao’s first-ever FIFA World Cup goal.
Match Statistics
| Statistic | Germany | Curaçao |
|---|---|---|
| Possession | 65% | 35% |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 3.91 | 0.40 |
| Shots on Target | 12 | 2 |
| Big Chances Created | 5 | 0 |
| Big Chances Missed | 2 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 550 | 276 |
| Pass Accuracy | 87% | 82% |
Germany dominated possession, dictated tempo, and created the vast majority of clear-cut opportunities, cruising to a historic 7-1 victory that reshaped the World Cup record books.
