The Germany vs Curacao FIFA World Cup opener has become the talk of the town following heavy goalscoring, but on one side. Kai Havertz delivered a standout performance, scoring twice and earning official Man of the Match honors as Germany cruised to a commanding 7-1 victory over World Cup debutants Curaçao in Group E at NRG Stadium.
THIS player named Man of the Match as Germany thrash Curacao 7-1 in 2026 World Cup opener
The Arsenal forward opened his account with a calm penalty in first-half stoppage time and added a stylish finish in the 88th minute, capping a dominant display. Other goals came from Felix Nmecha, Nico Schlotterbeck, Jamal Musiala, Nathaniel Brown, and Deniz Undav.
Curaçao, the smallest nation ever to qualify for the World Cup, briefly leveled through Livano Comenencia, their first-ever World Cup goal, but were ultimately overwhelmed by the four-time champions.
Havertz’s brace comes on the back of a strong domestic season and highlights his enduring impact for the national team, where he often shines in major tournaments. Arsenal fans were quick to celebrate the display on social media, noting his confidence and clinical finishing.
Germany top Group E after the opening match and will look to build momentum as the tournament progresses. Curacao, despite the heavy defeat, earned praise for their spirited debut on the world stage.
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