Four-time winners Germany overcame a brief scare from World Cup debutants Curacao before turning on the style to win their Group E opener in Houston. Die Mannschaft went ahead in the sixth minute with the tournament's earliest goal so far coming from a powerful curling effort from one-time England youth international Felix Nmecha.

Egypt, Saudi Arabia and New Zealand also pulled off draws against the more favoured Belgium, Uruguay and Iran respectively

Germany routed Curaçao 7-1 in its World Cup opener in Houston as Julian Nagelsmann won his coaching debut for country with high expectations.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is taking over North America this summer and there's still time to see the action in person when Ecuador and Curacao meet on June 20 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.

Curaçao, the smallest nation ever to qualify for the FIFA World Cup, brings its Blue Wave supporters and underdog spirit to Houston.

The alleged hand gesture was made during live coverage of Germany's match against Curaçao on Sunday, June 14 World Cup referee Shaun Evans has been accused of making a hand gesture linked to far-right groups during a live broadcast on Sunday,

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