'Clear message': Media around the world impressed with Germany's 7-1 win over Curaçao

Germany got off to a flying start to the 2026 World Cup after a 7-1 win over debutants Curaçao in Houston, a result that international media called a "clear message" to the competition.

England

• Daily Mail: Highlights the four-time champions' "relentless" attack against the underdogs, and Julian Nagelsmann's team's clear warning to rivals.
• The Sun: Highlights Kai Havertz's double strike and how, after an early shock, Germany have "backed off" what is considered football's lesser nation.
• The Guardian: Praised the balanced offense—noting that the threat came from different parts of the field and that there were six different scorers—while warning that tougher tests were to come.

Brazil

• O Tempo: The match was dubbed “Brasilia day” for Curaçao—a memory of the painful 7-1 in 2014 when Germany repeated that scoreline.
• Folha de S.Paulo: It was pointed out that, according to them, with this win Germany rose as the team with the most goals in the history of the World Cup, even though the participation was less compared to the Selecao.
• Globoesporte: “There they are again”—had a moment of nervousness against Curaçao but fired up in the second half to repeat the historic 7-1.

France

• Le Figaro: After overcoming the initial shock, Germany "really played" against Curaçao.

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United States

• New York Times/The Athletic: Germany "in seventh heaven" after big win.
• Los Angeles Times: From a smooth start by Curaçao, the match ended in rain of goals for Germany.
• USA Today: Called it the “unong kantersieg” or biggest win of the tournament so far.

Mexico

• El Universal: Its first World Cup goal was considered historic for Curaçao, especially against powerhouse Germany.

Curaçao

• Curacao.nu: Despite the weight of the loss, the country will celebrate its debut in the World Cup finals and its first goal of the tournament—scored by Livano Comenencia—as thousands of supporters pumped up the atmosphere in Houston for 90 minutes.

From an early 1-1, Germany squeezed the speed and range of their offense to finish the night 7-1. For many international newspapers, this is not just a victory but a declaration of intent. However, as The Guardian points out, the true strength of Nagelsmann's team will be tested in the next few matches.

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