Germany launched their FIFA World Cup campaign with a resounding 7-1 victory over debutantes Curacao in Group E. The match, played in Houston, saw Felix Nmecha score the fastest goal of the tournament to date, just six minutes into the game. Kai Havertz contributed two goals, including a penalty earned by Nmecha, while Nico Schlotterbeck, Jamal Musiala, Nathaniel Brown, and Deniz Undav also found the net for Germany. Curacao managed a single goal through Livano Comenencia, but Germany quickly regained control and continued to dominate. The win marks a strong start for the four-time World Cup champions against the tournament’s smallest qualifier.