Germany opened its World Cup campaign with a dominant 7-1 victory over first-time entrant Curaçao in Sunday's group match. Kai Havertz powered the offense with two goals, with Germany pulling away decisively in the second half. According to ESPN, the result marks an emphatic statement of intent from the powerhouse squad.

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