Germany run riot as Curaçao's World Cup debut turns brutal

Germany 7–1, and it was brutal

Your team's World Cup debut was a lesson. Germany 7–1 Curaçao in the Group E opener in Houston (2). Julian Nagelsmann's side were hesitant for a spell, then Jamal Musiala, Florian Wirtz, and Felix Nmecha tore through. Deniz Undav came off the bench and put up a goal and two assists in 24 minutes. The gulf was real. Advocaat was visibly emotional before kick-off. It still matters that you were there.

Ecuador is next

The second Group E match is against Ecuador (2). No time to dwell on Germany. Recovery and a response, that is all that counts now.

Suzanne Huurman, the only woman on any World Cup medical staff

Curaçao's team doctor Suzanne Huurman is the only female physician at the entire tournament (1). "I stood on the pitch in a men's kit," she said (1). She called it unfortunate that she is unique in 2026. A quiet piece of history walking your sideline.

Trevor Doornbusch got discovered

VVV's reserve goalkeeper Trevor Doornbusch picked up tens of thousands of new followers during the World Cup (3). A well-known TikToker with millions of followers gave him a push, and suddenly a Dutch second-division backup had an audience.

Deveron Fonville on his brother: I can still take him

The NEC and Curaçao player says his brother Tyrone grew up under his wing, and he can still beat him on the square (4). The sibling rivalry is alive.