Germany 7-1 Curaçao: Havertz, Musiala and Undav Shine as Germany Run Riot in World Championship 2026
Germany delivered a breathtaking attacking performance as they demolished Curaçao 7-1 in a one-sided World Championship 2026 encounter. The four-time world champions showcased their immense quality, overwhelming their opponents with relentless pressure, clinical finishing, and dominant possession.
Goals from Felix Nmecha, Nico Schlotterbeck, Kai Havertz, Jamal Musiala, Nathaniel Brown, and Deniz Undav sealed an emphatic victory for Julian Nagelsmann’s side, who sent a strong message to the rest of the tournament with one of the most convincing performances seen so far.
Despite a brief scare when Curaçao equalized midway through the first half, Germany quickly regained control and never looked back.
From the opening whistle, Germany took complete control of the match. Florian Wirtz, Jamal Musiala, and Joshua Kimmich dictated the tempo, moving the ball quickly and forcing Curaçao deep into their own half.
The early pressure paid off in the sixth minute.
Florian Wirtz delivered a brilliant ball into the penalty area where Felix Nmecha reacted quickest. The midfielder showed excellent technique to volley the ball past Eloy Room and give Germany a deserved 1-0 lead.
The goal energized the Germans, who continued to attack relentlessly.
Nmecha nearly doubled the lead shortly afterward, while Leroy Sane and Musiala also came close as Curaçao struggled to cope with Germany’s movement and intensity.
Against the run of play, Curaçao found a route back into the match in the 21st minute.
Livano Comenencia collected the ball inside the box and fired toward goal. His effort took a crucial deflection, wrong-footing the goalkeeper and finding the back of the net to make it 1-1.
The equalizer briefly stunned Germany and gave Curaçao hope.
However, that hope would not last long.
Germany responded exactly like a world-class side should.
The pressure mounted with a series of corners and dangerous attacks around the Curaçao penalty area.
In the 38th minute, Nathaniel Brown delivered a superb corner kick and Nico Schlotterbeck rose highest inside the box. The defender powered a header into the bottom corner to restore Germany’s lead at 2-1.
The goal shifted momentum completely back in Germany’s favor.
Germany continued to dominate possession and territory as the first half approached its conclusion.
Their persistence paid off during stoppage time when Riechedly Bazoer brought down a German attacker inside the box.
The referee pointed straight to the penalty spot.
Kai Havertz stepped up confidently and calmly sent Eloy Room the wrong way, placing his penalty into the bottom-left corner.
The goal gave Germany a commanding 3-1 lead heading into the halftime break.
Germany wasted little time extending their advantage in the second half.
Only two minutes after the restart, Joshua Kimmich found Jamal Musiala inside the box.
The Bayern Munich star showed superb composure, finishing clinically into the bottom-left corner to make it 4-1.
At that stage, the match was effectively over.
Germany’s midfield continued to dominate every aspect of play, while Curaçao found it increasingly difficult to retain possession or create meaningful attacks.
Brown Gets Rewarded
Nathaniel Brown had already contributed an assist earlier in the game, but he deservedly got his name on the scoresheet in the 68th minute.
After a VAR review confirmed there was no offside in the build-up, Brown calmly slotted home from close range after excellent work by Deniz Undav.
The goal made it 5-1 and highlighted Germany’s attacking depth.
Undav Joins the Party
Substitute Deniz Undav made an immediate impact after entering the match.
Just ten minutes after coming on, he found himself in space inside the penalty area following a precise pass from Joshua Kimmich.
Undav finished first time into the left side of the goal to increase Germany’s lead to 6-1.
His movement, energy, and finishing caused constant problems for the Curaçao defence.
Havertz Completes the Rout
Germany were not finished yet.
In the 88th minute, Deniz Undav turned provider again with a clever pass into the penalty area.
Kai Havertz spotted goalkeeper Eloy Room slightly off his line and produced a delightful chipped finish over the stranded goalkeeper.
The elegant finish capped a superb individual performance and completed Germany’s 7-1 victory.
Germany’s Midfield Masterclass
One of the biggest reasons behind Germany’s dominance was the outstanding performance of their midfield.
Joshua Kimmich controlled the tempo throughout the game, constantly creating opportunities and providing leadership.
Jamal Musiala dazzled with his dribbling and movement, while Florian Wirtz repeatedly unlocked the Curaçao defence with intelligent passing.
Aleksandar Pavlovic and Felix Nmecha also contributed significantly in maintaining Germany’s dominance in possession.
Curaçao Unable to Cope
To their credit, Curaçao continued to compete throughout the match and showed moments of attacking quality.
Livano Comenencia scored their only goal, while Leandro Bacuna, Tahith Chong, and Jurgen Locadia attempted to create opportunities.
However, Germany’s superior quality proved overwhelming.
Defensively, Curaçao struggled to contain the movement of Germany’s attackers, while Eloy Room was left exposed on numerous occasions despite making several important saves.
Key Performers
Kai Havertz (Germany)
Scored twice and produced a classy chipped finish to complete the rout.
Jamal Musiala (Germany)
A constant threat between the lines and scored Germany’s fourth goal.
Deniz Undav (Germany)
Made an instant impact from the bench with a goal and two assists.
Joshua Kimmich (Germany)
Controlled the game brilliantly and contributed multiple assists.
Florian Wirtz (Germany)
Created numerous chances and orchestrated Germany’s attacking play.
Match Statistics
Competition: World Championship 2026
Full-Time: Germany 7-1 Curaçao
Germany Goals
⚽ Felix Nmecha (6′)
⚽ Nico Schlotterbeck (38′)
⚽ Kai Havertz (45+5′ pen)
⚽ Jamal Musiala (47′)
⚽ Nathaniel Brown (68′)
⚽ Deniz Undav (78′)
⚽ Kai Havertz (88′)
Curaçao Goal
⚽ Livano Comenencia (21′)
Attendance
👥 68,021
Player of the Match
⭐ Kai Havertz (Germany)
Final Verdict
Germany produced a statement performance with a devastating 7-1 victory over Curaçao in the World Championship 2026.
Julian Nagelsmann’s team looked sharp, creative, and ruthless throughout the contest, combining fluid attacking football with complete control in midfield.
With seven goals, several standout individual performances, and another dominant display from their young stars, Germany have firmly established themselves as one of the leading contenders for the World Championship 2026 title.
For Curaçao, the scoreline was harsh, but the experience of facing one of the world’s elite football nations will provide valuable lessons moving forward.
Full-Time: Germany 7-1 Curaçao
