FULL TIME!

Jayed blows the whistle at Houston Stadium, and Germany crushes Curacao 7-1 in Group E.

Comenencia made history with Curacao's first World Cup goal, canceling out Nmecha's early opener.

But that was it for Curacao, as Germany led 3-1 at halftime with goals from Schlotterbeck and a Havertz penalty.

Musiala extended the lead after the restart, then Brown and Undav added to the tally.

Havertz sealed the comfortable victory with a wonderful clipped finish late on.

Germany, with a vastly superior xG of 3.91 to 0.4, starts in style.

A much tougher test awaits against Ivory Coast next Saturday, while Curacao hopes for a better result against Ecuador in their second group game.

Full-Time

FULL-TIME!

Germany dominates Curaçao in a 7-1 rout at Houston Stadium.

Raum clips in a free kick, which Havertz knocks back, but Goretzka can't sort out his feet.

It's a countdown to full-time for Germany here at Houston Stadium.

Five minutes of additional time will be played.

Undav delivers a lovely throughball, continuing his strong contribution since coming on.

GOAL!

Germany makes it 7-1!

Havertz bags his second of the game, latching onto Undav's throughball and beautifully chipping it over Room.

It's a lovely goal, but you have to feel for Curacao.

Raum gets in behind for a one-on-one opportunity, but his low drive to the near post is saved by the legs of Room, who then gathers the spinning ball.

Curaçao takes their first corner of the game, but it causes Germany absolutely no danger.

SUB: Nagelsmann makes a change as the ageless Kimmich is replaced by Anton.

Another top-drawer performance from the Bayern Munich ace.

SUB: Chong, arguably Curacao's best player, is replaced by Kastaneer.