HOUSTON: The four-time world champions showcased their attacking firepower, but the day also belonged to Curaçao, who made history by scoring their first-ever FIFA World Cup goal in their first appearance on football’s biggest stage.
For the smallest nation ever to qualify for the World Cup, it was a moment of pride despite the result. For Germany, it was a statement performance that puts the rest of the tournament on notice.- Scorers for Germany: Kai Havertz (2 goals), Felix Nmecha, Nico Schlotterbeck, Jamal Musiala, Nathaniel Brown, and Deniz Undav.
- Scorers for Curaçao: Livano Comenencia scored Curaçao’s historic first-ever World Cup goal.
