According to BBC Sport, Germany made a dominant statement in their Group E opener, with Kai Havertz scoring twice in a convincing victory over World Cup debutants Curacao in Houston. After an initial scare from the minnows, the four-time World Cup champions overwhelmed their opposition to secure their first three points of the tournament.

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