Curacao made history at 1:1, then "angry" Germany - "Manchester United" opened the World Cup with a seven

Germany did what was expected of them at the start of the World Cup, and was convincing at the end, but imagine the moment when a country with an area roughly 30 percent of Podgorica shook the giants' net for a 1-1 draw at the biggest competition.

One of the favorites opened the World Cup with three points, dominantly with a 7:1 win, but Curaçao will also remember June 14, 2026. Regardless of the heavy defeat.

The smallest country to ever appear at the World Cup, heard its national anthem for the first time, and scored its first goal. History was made by Livano Comenencia, who equalized in the 22nd minute to make it 1-1.

"Manchester United" had previously led through Felix Nmecha, but after a shock, Julian Nagelsmann's team managed to achieve a result that was not worth worrying about by the break - Nico Schlotterbeck's header and Kai Havertz made it 3:1 in Houston after 45 minutes.

It quickly became clear that Germany's class was too great for the World Cup underdogs. First, Jamal Musiala did a great job in the 47th minute, then Nathaniel Brown crowned Deniz Undav's great assist with a volley, and then the Stuttgart striker scored. Havertz put the finishing touch on the big 7:1 with another goal in the 88th minute.

History was not only made in Texas by Curacao, but also by its coach. The famous Dutchman Dick Advocaat, at 78 years and 260 days, became the oldest coach to lead a team at a World Cup.

It is also interesting that he is 39 years and 299 days older than his colleague on the German bench, Julian Nagelsmann, which is the largest difference between two coaches ever at a World Cup.

Manuel Neuer also set a record - at 40 years and 79 days, the German goalkeeper became the oldest player from that country in a major competition. The previous record holder was Lothar Matthäus at 39 years old.

Germany has taken the first step at the World Cup, as expected, but after this match, much tougher rivals will follow, and then it will become increasingly clear whether Nagelsmann's team is ready for great things.