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Curaçao scores first World Cup goal in 7-1 loss to Germany

Published 15 June 2026

In their historic FIFA World Cup debut on Sunday, the small Caribbean nation of Curaçao suffered a 7-1 defeat to four-time champion Germany in Houston. Despite the lopsided final score, the match was marked by a moment of celebration for Curaçao as they scored their first-ever World Cup goal.

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