The 2014 World Cup is back in the United States. Germany reached the final after defeating the hosts 7-1 in the semi-final. It easily takes place in the pages of history. Two more World Cups followed. The four-time world champions started the 2026 World Cup with a win this year.
However, this year the opponent was Curacao, a first-time participant. The world champion Germany was far ahead of this country of only one and a half million people. So everyone knew what the outcome would be.
That’s exactly what happened. But the opposing team did not surrender helplessly. Germany took the lead in the first six minutes of the first half with a goal by Felix Enmacher. However, after scoring, as the match progressed, Curaçao footballers began to attack more frequently, arranging the ball in midfield.
They initially stuck to the German defense but did not have to wait long to open the door to the goal. The much-anticipated goal came in the 21st minute. Livano Comencia’s powerful shot from right back went wide of the post. World champion goalkeeper Manuel Neuer was forced to watch helplessly.
This has really surprised football fans around the world. Coming back from a draw in their first World Cup opener against a team like Germany is undoubtedly a great example. However, this result was not permanent. That is, for the first time, the experience of this football team became an obstacle.
After the goal, the whole German camp became quite aggressive. In the 38th minute, German defender Niko Sloterbeck gave the visitors the lead. Then the two camps fought for possession of the ball in the middle of the field for some time. In the midst of all this, a footballer from Curacao tried to stop the German attack and gave a penalty. From there, 27-year-old Lukas Harvetz scored with great skill.
Germany continued to score in the second half after the first half. Musiala scored in the 47th minute. Then, as the match progressed, the likes of Christopher Brown and Deniz Undaj also put the ball into the opposition net before Lukas Hervetz scored his second goal in the 88th minute.
Despite scoring one goal after another, the opposing footballers did not lose heart. As the gap widens, the pressure mounts on the first ever World Cup team. Although the German defense mostly held back, they maintained an aggressive attitude until the final moments of the match. Which is really appealing to everyone.
