Germany Take Command Against Curacao with Three First-Half Goals

In the opening round of Group E at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Germany faced Curacao. At halftime, Germany held a 3-1 lead over Curacao, with goals from Nico Schlotterbeck, Kai Havertz, Lukas Nmecha, and Jearl Margaritha Komenecia.

6' – Goal! Nmecha curls home after being set up by Wirtz, giving Germany a 1-0 lead over Curacao.
21' – Historic moment for Curacao! Komenecia scores the nation's first-ever FIFA World Cup goal, leveling the match at 1-1.
38' – Goal! Schlotterbeck rises highest to head home, restoring Germany's lead at 2-1.
45+3' – Goal! Nmecha wins a penalty and Havertz calmly converts from the spot to make it 3-1 to Germany.
Key Moments
15' – Wirtz cuts inside and curls an effort toward goal, but the ball drifts narrowly wide of the post.
33' – Wirtz threads a brilliant through ball into the box, but Sané miscues his finish and wastes a golden opportunity.