World Cup Group Stage - 1
Germany 7 - 1 FT Curaçao
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
6' F. Nmecha (F. Wirtz)
L. Comenencia 21'
38' N. Schlotterbeck (N. Brown)
45'+5 K. Havertz
HT
↓ S. Hansen ↑J. Antonisse 46'
47' J. Musiala (J. Kimmich)
64' ↓ J. Musiala ↑D. Undav
↓ J. Locadia ↑J. Margaritha 65'
68' N. Brown (D. Undav)
73' ↓ J. Tah ↑A. Rudiger
73' ↓ F. Nmecha ↑L. Goretzka
73' ↓ N. Brown ↑D. Raum
78' D. Undav (J. Kimmich)
↓ T. Chong ↑G. Kastaneer 83'
83' ↓ J. Kimmich ↑W. Anton
88' K. Havertz (D. Undav)
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Germany
Goalkeepers
Manuel Neuer 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Joshua Kimmich 
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
2
Assists
64%
Pass Acc
Jonathan Tah
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
73
Entry
Nico Schlotterbeck 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Nathaniel Brown
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Midfielders
Felix Nmecha 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
4
Shots
8.6
Rating
Aleksandar Pavlović 
MAGNET
75
Activity
75
Activity
68
Passes
7
Duels
Leroy Sané 
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Jamal Musiala
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Florian Wirtz
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
1
Assists
52%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Kai Havertz 
CLUTCH HERO
88
Goal Time
88
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
8.3
Rating
BENCH
Alexander Nübel 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Oliver Baumann
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
David Raum
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Waldemar Anton
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
7
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Antonio Rüdiger
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Malick Thiaw
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Leon Goretzka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Assan Ouédraogo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nadiem Amiri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Angelo Stiller
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pascal Groß
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Deniz Undav 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Jamie Leweling
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nick Woltemade
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Maximilian Beier
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Curaçao
Goalkeepers
Eloy Room 
SIEVE
36%
Save %
36%
Save %
7
Conceded
4
Saves
Defenders
Sherel Constancio Floranus
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Riechedly Bazoer 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
2
Fouls
5
Rating
Armando Obispo 
SWEEPER
5
Cleanups
5
Cleanups
2
Interceptions
3
Blocks
Deveron Fonville
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Livano Comenencia
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Leandro Bacuna
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Juninho Bacuna
SWEEPER
6
Cleanups
6
Cleanups
5
Interceptions
1
Blocks
Tahith Chong 
PROVOCATEUR
8
Fouls Won
8
Fouls Won
12
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Jürgen Locadia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
Sontje Hansen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
BENCH
Trevor Iriving Doornbusch
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Tyrick Bodak
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Jurien Gaari
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Joshua Brenet
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Shurandy Sambo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Roshon van Eijma
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ar'Jany Martha
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kevin Felida
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tyrese Noslin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Godfried Roemeratoe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jeremy Antonisse
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jearl Margaritha
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kenji Gorré
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gervane Kastaneer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
7
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Brandley Kuwas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Germany Unleash Seven-Goal Fury to Dismantle Curaçao
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 100/100. A breathtaking attacking exhibition at NRG Stadium sends a terrifying statement of intent to the rest of the tournament.
A Deceptive Opening
The Intensity at NRG Stadium was palpable from the very first whistle as Germany stamped their authority immediately on the global stage. F. Nmecha slotted home a tidy finish in the sixth minute, courtesy of a slick, defense-splitting pass from F. Wirtz. It looked like a routine day at the office for the heavy favorites, but Curaçao had entirely different plans. In a shocking twist, L. Comenencia found the back of the net in the 21st minute, briefly silencing the traveling German support and shifting the Balance of the match. For a fleeting, glorious moment, the Caribbean side dared to dream on the World Cup stage, testing the nerves and defensive shape of the European giants.
The Nine-Minute Blitz
That fleeting hope was violently extinguished in a ruthless nine-minute flurry right before and after the halftime whistle. N. Schlotterbeck restored the German lead in the 38th minute with a commanding presence. From there, the match turned into a complete attacking siege. K. Havertz calmly dispatched a penalty deep into first-half stoppage time, and right out of the gates in the second period, J. Kimmich perfectly set up J. Musiala to make it 4-1. Germany dominated possession at a staggering 65 percent, starving Curaçao of the ball entirely and peppering an incredible 26 total shots. This ferocious offensive sequence completely shattered any lingering underdog illusions. The technical superiority was simply too much to handle.
The Undav Masterclass
With the result firmly secured, the second half transformed into a terrifying showcase of German squad depth and relentless energy. The Stakes of opening match goal difference were well understood, and substitute D. Undav ensured a massive early advantage. Coming off the bench in the 64th minute, he provided a masterclass, delivering two crucial assists—including teeing up N. Brown and later Havertz for his brace—while grabbing a clinical goal of his own in the 78th minute. The final 7-1 scoreline perfectly reflects an emphatic group stage opener that catapults Germany straight to the top of the standings, sending a major warning shot to the rest of the tournament.
Key Questions
What made Deniz Undav the Man of the Match?
Coming off the bench, he delivered a complete attacking masterclass with a goal and two crucial assists to dissect the opposition.
What caused the 8-goal thriller?
An overwhelming 26-shot German siege paired with a lethal nine-minute goal flurry completely overwhelmed the defense.
What does this mean for Germany's season?
This emphatic victory secures crucial opening points and a massive goal difference advantage to top the group stage standings.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
A Routine Opener or a Historic Upset?
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 9/100. Germany expects a comfortable victory to kickstart their tournament, but the sheer unpredictability of an opening match keeps the pressure on to survive and advance.
The Setup
The Germany machine rolls into NRG Stadium for this June 14, 2026 clash. The Stakes might seem low on paper for a heavy favorite, but opening matches set the tone for survival and progression in the tournament. Curaçao arrives as massive underdogs. A modest Balance rating reflects the stark reality: this is a severe mismatch. The expected goals point to a busy afternoon for the underdog defense, with a strong Form indicator hinting at plenty of attacking action from the European giants. The lack of household Stars on the Caribbean side means this is purely about collective resilience.
Key Battle
The German attacking midfield unit against the Curaçao low block. The European side will monopolize possession and probe for openings relentlessly. The Caribbean defenders must maintain ultimate discipline, as any loss of concentration will be punished immediately.
Our Prediction
A heavy German victory. Expect wave after wave of pressure. The underdogs will defend deeply, but the sheer quality gap will break them down early. We foresee a multi-goal margin with relentless attacking patterns from the opening whistle.