Germany took a 3-1 lead over Curacao in the first half of their Group E World Cup 2026 qualifying match held in Houston, USA on Sunday. Despite being the clear favorites, Germany faced an initial challenge from Curacao, a team making their debut in the qualifying rounds. Curacao managed to briefly surprise their opponents with competitive play. However, Germany ultimately gained control of the match, scoring three goals to Curacao’s one by the end of the first half. The game is a part of the qualifying process for the 2026 World Cup, hosted jointly by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The result indicates a strong start for Germany in their qualifying campaign.