Perfect start for the DFB team and first surprises at the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Der deutsche Mittelfeldspieler mit der Nummer 10, Jamal Musiala (Kapitän), erzielt ein Tor während des Gruppenspiels der Gruppe E bei der Fußball-Weltmeisterschaft 2026 zwischen Deutschland und Curaçao im Houston Stadium in Houston am 14. Juni 2026. (Foto von Paul ELLIS / AFP) Source: AFP / PAUL ELLIS/AFP

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is in full swing — and even the first few days of the game provide plenty of topics to talk about. Germany celebrates a furious 7-1 opening victory against Curaçao and thus even takes the lead in the all-time World Cup goal list ahead of Brazil. But it is not just the DFB team that is making headlines: Morocco braved Brazil a draw, Australia surprises with a 2-0 against Turkey and Switzerland is also missing important points.

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Published 15 June 2026 6:42pm

By Benjamin Kanthak

Presented by Benjamin Kanthak, Julia Grewe

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup is in full swing — and even the first few days of the game provide plenty of topics to talk about. Germany celebrates a furious 7-1 opening victory against Curaçao and thus even takes the lead in the all-time World Cup goal list ahead of Brazil. But it is not just the DFB team that is making headlines: Morocco braved Brazil a draw, Australia surprises with a 2-0 against Turkey and Switzerland is also missing important points.

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