Group E · Full Time

Germany 7 - 1 Curaçao

MetLife Stadium, New York / New Jersey · Monday, June 15, 2026 at 10:00 AM EDT

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MetLife Stadium, New York / New Jersey·New York / New Jersey, United States·Monday, June 15, 2026 at 10:00 AM EDT·Group E
🇩🇪 Germany7 - 1Curaçao 🇨🇼

Match overview

Germany hosted Curaçao at MetLife Stadium, New York / New Jersey in New York / New Jersey, United States on Monday, June 15, 2026 at 10:00 AM EDT. This is a Group E fixture at FIFA World Cup 2026. the expanded 48-team format means only the top two in each group are guaranteed progress, with third-place comparisons adding extra tension to every kickoff. The final score was Germany 7-1 Curaçao. In the group table, Germany have 3 points from 1 match.

Why this match matters

Group E could be decided by fine margins. goal difference and head-to-head results may matter when comparing third-place teams across the tournament. For Germany, a strong home crowd in New York / New Jersey adds pressure to deliver in a co-hosted World Cup. Curaçao cannot afford a slow start if they intend to challenge Germany and Ivory Coast for knockout qualification.

Key players

Key battle: Jamal Musiala vs Leandro Bacuna

Jamal Musiala against Leandro Bacuna is the individual duel that could decide the match.

Tactical analysis

Germany typically , leaning on . Curaçao play , emphasising .

Final score: Germany 7-1 Curaçao

Germany beat Curaçao 7-1 in World Cup 2026 Group E play.

Full-time result & match report

Goal timeline

  • 8'. Kai Havertz (Germany) (assist: Joshua Kimmich)
  • 23'. Florian Wirtz (Germany) (assist: Jamal Musiala)
  • 31'. Jamal Musiala (Germany) (assist: Florian Wirtz)
  • 49'. Kai Havertz (Germany) (assist: Serge Gnabry)
  • 58'. Niclas Füllkrug (Germany) (assist: Leroy Sané)
  • 64'. Leandro Bacuna (Curaçao) (assist: Tahith Chong)
  • 76'. Serge Gnabry (Germany) (assist: Kai Havertz)
  • 88'. Leroy Sané (Germany)

The match produced 8 goals and 1 yellow card. Possession finished 68%, 32% in favour of Germany. Germany's attacking depth overwhelmed Curaçao after an early opener.

Player ratings

Standout performers included Kai Havertz, Florian Wirtz. Areas of concern: struggled to influence the tempo when the game opened up.

Match statistics

Shots 22, 5 (12 on target vs 2). Expected goals: 3.8 vs 0.6. Corners 8, 2.

Tactical review

Germany leaned on ; Curaçao responded with . The decisive phase: Germany's attacking depth overwhelmed Curaçao after an early opener.

Player of the Match

Kai Havertz

Official FIFA match data

Goals
0
Assists
0
Source
Official

Named as Player of the Match in the official match data. Fan-vote widgets may show separate FIFA Play voting experiences.

FAQ

When is Germany vs Curaçao?
Kickoff is Monday, June 15, 2026 at 10:00 AM EDT at MetLife Stadium, New York / New Jersey, New York / New Jersey.
What group is Germany vs Curaçao?
Group E at FIFA World Cup 2026.
What was the final score of Germany vs Curaçao?
Germany 7-1 Curaçao.

Germany 7-1 Curaçao at MetLife Stadium, New York / New Jersey. Full-time result, goal timeline, and match statistics on this page.

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