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Havertz sparks Germany's 7-1 rout of Curaçao after underdogs' historic 1st goal in World Cup

World Cup Group E soccer match between Germany and Curacao in Houston, Sunday, June 14, 2026.](https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims3/default/strip/false/crop/1024x682+0+0/resize/1100/quality/50/format/jpeg/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F68%2F9f%2Fb50e5289419d83c5e3419ea99603%2Fap26165651620816.jpg) Germany's Kai Havertz celebrates with teammate Jonathan Tah, left, after scoring

What to know about Curacao at the FIFA World Cup 2026

scoring 15 goals to remain unbeaten. ![Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup - CONCACAF Qualifiers - Group B - Jamaica v Curacao - National Stadium Independence Park, Kingston, Jamaica - November 18, 2025 Curacao and Jamaica fans in the stands before

Germany hit Curacao for seven to open their World Cup

Germany won their first opening match at a World Cup since lifting the trophy in 2014 as they eased to a 7-1 win against debutants Curacao in their opening Group E match in Houston

Ranking the World Cup 2026 groups: Which teams are favourites to progress?

World Cup group stage exits. Ecuador will be looking to put on a strong showing this summer after finishing second in South American qualifying to Argentina. They have Chelsea’s Moises Caicedo amongst their ranks

Any early shocks? Sutton's World Cup 2026 score predictions - opening group games

match, or go for a draw. [**PLAY WORLD CUP PREDICTOR HERE**](/sport/football/predictor/mwc2026) ## GROUP A **Sutton's pre-tournament picks:** South Korea (winners) and Mexico (runners-up). Czech Republic to finish third and South Africa fourth

Which European nation has the best chance to win World Cup 2026?

match is against Algeria. ## ⚽️ BELGIUM **World Cup Appearances:** 15 (1930, 1934, 1938, 1954, 1970, 1982, 1986, 1990, 1994, 1998, 2002, 2014, 2018, 2022, 2026) **Best finish:** Third place **Overall World Cup record

World Cup 2026: What are the key dates from the opening match to the final?

Curacao become the smallest nation to play at a World Cup - **June 15**: Spain vs Cape Verde – Cape Verde make their World Cup debut - **June 16:** Argentina vs Algeria, Austria vs Jordan – Argentina begin their

Will Yamal, Salah and Ekitike miss the World Cup 2026 due to injury?

matches and scored two goals in a campaign that ended at the group stage. **Egypt at World Cup 2026:** Belgium (June 15), New Zealand (June 21), Iran (June 26) ## Lamine Yamal: Spain All eyes will

Which teams will make their debut at World Cup 2026?

Germany (June 14, Houston, US), Ecuador (June 20, Kansas City, US), Ivory Coast (June 25, Philadelphia, US) - **Player to watch:** Tahith Chong “Small island, big dreams” reads a poster for the football team

50 days until World Cup - pick your favourite kits

matches, but who would rule out the five-time champions lifting the trophy again? ## Canada (home) Image source, @canmnt Canada's home shirt draws inspiration from