General · 15 June 2026

Germany 7-1 victory in World Cup opener

Germany kicked off their 2026 World Cup campaign with a huge 7-1 win over debutants Curaçao on 14 June. Felix Nmecha got the scoring started, though Curaçao made history with their first tournament goal before Germany pulled away. This win makes Germany the all-time top scorers at the World Cup with 239 goals, overtaking Brazil.

By BriefTea Editorial · 15 June 2026 at 9:01

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