Germany beat Curaçao 4-1 with Dortmund influence

Germany are 4-1 up on debutants Curaçao in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Julian Nagelsmann's side took the lead after Felix Nmecha scored in the sixth minute, assisted by Florian Wirtz. Livano Comenencia of Zürich pulled one back, becoming the first Curaçao player to score at a World Cup. Nico Schlotterbeck restored the two‑goal cushion by heading Nathaniel Brown's corner in the 38th minute. Kai Havertz converted a stoppage‑time penalty and Jamal Musiala added a goal after the break, both coming from Dortmund. The match, played in Texas, sees Germany poised for three points this afternoon.