Reactions to the DFB victory
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June 15, 2026 – 2:02 a.mReading time: 3 minutes
Germany wins big at the start of this World Cup. The reactions to this are clear. The overview.
It was a befitting victory: in the end it was 7:1 (3:1) for the DFB team against Curaçao. National coach Julian Nagelsmann’s team played themselves into a frenzy at times – despite unexpected difficulties at the start of the game.
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In any case, Nagelsmann was relieved about the successful start to the World Cup. “I was extremely happy for the team. Especially when you look at the last two tournaments. Both opening games weren’t good. Of course, we were super favorites today. (…) Then we get the equalizer from the first action. Then you have to collect yourself first. I think it’s important how the team deals with it. You first have to score seven goals,” said Nagelsmann on ARD.
The international press reviews of the four-time world champion’s appearance were at least similarly positive. The overview.
Curacao
“Curaçao.nu”: “Historic World Cup debut ends with a clear defeat against Germany.”
Brazil
“Folha de S.Paulo”: “Curaçao scores a historic goal, but Germany wins again 7-1.”
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Netherlands
“De Telegraaf”: “Dick Advocaat and Curaçao suffer a bitter defeat against Germany at the 2026 World Cup despite a sensational goal.”
“Algemeen Dagblad”: “As expected, Curaçao’s World Cup debut made it clear how big the difference is between the little dwarf and the giants of football. Germany scored one goal after the other, while national coach Dick Advocaat’s team especially celebrated the goal from Brabant’s Livano Comenencia, which will go down in the history books.”
Great Britain
“The Sun”: “Curaçao’s participation in its first World Cup is a fairy tale in itself. But similar to the Brothers Grimm, whose collection of German folk tales was full of dark themes, Julian Nagelsmann’s team ensured that there would be no happy ending.”
“Daily Mail”: “The World Cup underdogs are crushed by Kai Havertz and Co., while Julian Nagelsmann’s merciless team sends a clear message to the small Caribbean island with a brutal lesson.”