Germany 7–1 Curacao: World Cup 2026 Group E Match Report
Group Stage · Group E · Matchday 1
Germany
7 – 1
Curacao
FINAL
Germany claimed all three points by an emphatic 6-goal margin, a result that was expected given the pre-match ELO ratings. Germany entered this fixture as favorites.
Pre-match win probabilities based on ELO ratings gave Germany a 97% chance of winning versus 3% for Curacao.
Today's Matches & Predictions
Goalscorers
- Kai Havertz (Germany)
ELO Rating Impact
This result has updated both teams' ELO ratings, which feed directly into the win probability model for future matches.
| Team | Pre-Match | Change | New ELO | Global Rank | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 2030 | ▲ +4 | 2034 | #6 | 2.6% |
| Curacao | 1450 | ▼ -4 | 1446 | #48 | 1.3% |
ELO ratings updated using FIFA K-factor 60 with goal-difference multiplier. Changes reflect match result vs pre-match expectation.
Group E Standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Germany ✓ | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +3 | 3 |
| 2 | Ecuador ✓ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +0 | 0 |
| 2 | Ivory Coast ✓ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +0 | 0 |
| 4 | Curacao | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -3 | 0 |
✓ = currently qualifying for Round of 32
Next Up
- Germany vs Ivory Coast — 2026-06-20 (Toronto)
- Curacao vs Ecuador — 2026-06-20 (Kansas City)
Follow all remaining matches live with real-time ELO rankings on FootUps.