Germany blasted off their World Cup run with a crushing 7-1 win over Curacao in Houston, Texas. Their first opener win since 2014, when they last lifted the trophy. Sets stage for tougher tests against Ecuador and Ivory Coast in Group E.
Felix Nmecha started fireworks early, sixth minute,curling shot past Curacao's keeper Eloy Room. German coach Julian Nagelsmann roared in celebration. But not for long. Curacao hit back, Livano Comenencia's deflected shot stunned Germans,fired up Blue Wave fans.
Germany regrouped fast . Nico Schlotterbeck headed them back ahead in 38th minute from a corner. Just before halftime, Kai Havertz slotted a penalty after Nmecha was fouled. Comfortable 2-1 lead at break.
Second half, bang — Jamal Musiala scored 69 seconds in, thanks to Joshua Kimmich's pass . Germans kept pushing,missed some chances though. Leroy Sane had glaring miss . Score held at 3-1 for spell .
Curacao defense held up for while, then cracked. Nathaniel Brown struck just before second hydration break, making it 4-1. Sub Deniz Undav netted his seventh in as many international matches, extending lead to five.
Havertz finished scoring spree with his second,bringing his tally for Germany to 24. Final score echoed that famous 7-1 over Brazil in 2014 semis,a World Cup memory that lingers.
Germany showed off their attack depth,but need to keep momentum as tougher opponents loom . This win sets them up for knockout run,aiming to reclaim spot as top international football force…
