TRIBUNWOW.COM - BREAKING NEWS Germany vs Curacao match update: the German side extended their lead through substitute Deniz Undav.
According to TribunWow.com, the Germany vs Curacao encounter was part of the opening matchday of Group E in the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage.
The clash between Germany and Curacao took place at the NRG Stadium in Houston on Monday, 15 June 2026, in the early hours of Western Indonesian Time.
Deniz Undav, who entered the pitch in the second half replacing Jamal Musiala, made an immediate impact after the cooling break.
In the 77th minute, he found the net against a poorly guarded Curacao goal.
With that strike, Germany surged ahead 6-1 over Curacao.
Match Progress
First Half
Germany started the game in commanding fashion, pressing Curacao’s defence relentlessly. However, the Caribbean side displayed good discipline at the back, making it difficult for Florian Wirtz and his teammates to create clear chances.
Germany drew first blood in the 5th minute through Felix Nmecha, who converted with a precise shot from inside the penalty area.
Six minutes later, Leroy Sane had a golden opportunity after receiving a pass from Jamal Musiala, but his effort narrowly missed the target.
Florian Wirtz tried his luck from outside the box in the 14th minute following a pass from Nathaniel Brown, but his shot failed to hit the target.
Curacao attempted a counterattack in the 19th minute, yet the solid German defence prevented them from capitalising.
Surprisingly, Germany conceded in the 21st minute when Curacao’s Livano Comenencia scored from a scramble inside the box, beating Manuel Neuer.
Curacao goalkeeper Eloy Room displayed excellent reflexes by denying Nico Schlotterbeck’s header in the 28th minute. One minute later, Aleksandar Pavlovic’s attempt inside the box was blocked by the Curacao defence.
In the 32nd minute, Leroy Sane unleashed a powerful shot inside the penalty area after a pass from Florian Wirtz, but it was blocked. Germany regained the lead in the 38th minute when Nico Schlotterbeck scored with a header from a corner kick.
Germany continued to bombard Curacao’s goal in the 44th minute, with repeated shots being blocked by the defenders. In stoppage time, Felix Nmecha was fouled inside the box, resulting in a penalty. Kai Havertz calmly converted it to make it 3-1.
Second Half
Just two minutes after the restart, Germany extended their lead through Jamal Musiala, who finished off a through ball from Joshua Kimmich.
Germany maintained their attacking rhythm despite being in control. In the 50th minute, Felix Nmecha fired a shot from a tight angle after a pass from Kimmich, but Eloy Room managed to save it.
Manuel Neuer’s goal was almost breached in the 62nd minute when Leandro Bacuna’s header from a free-kick narrowly missed the bar.
Moments later, Leroy Sane had a one-on-one chance against Eloy Room but wasted it as his shot went wide.
Curacao thought they had scored in the 67th minute through Armando Obispo, but the goal was disallowed for offside.
Nathaniel Brown added another for Germany in the 69th minute following a fine assist from a teammate.
Curacao’s Jearl Margaritha came close with a powerful effort in the 75th minute, which went just over Neuer’s crossbar. Eloy Room again thwarted Germany’s short passing play inside the box.
Germany made it 6-1 in the 77th minute when Deniz Undav capitalised on an assist and an open goal to score his side’s sixth.
Line-ups: Germany vs Curacao
Germany
Starters: Manuel Neuer, Joshua Kimmich, Jonathan Tah, Nico Schlotterbeck, Nathaniel Brown, Felix Nmecha, Aleksandar Pavlovic, Leroy Sane, Jamal Musiala, Florian Wirtz, Kai Havertz.
Substitutes: Alexander Nubel, Oliver Baumann, David Raum, Waldemar Anton, Antonio Rudiger, Malick Thiaw, Jamie Leweling, Leon Goretzka, Assan Ouedraogo, Nadiem Amiri, Angelo Stiller, Pascal Grob, Nick Woltemade, Maximilian Beier, Deniz Undav.
Curacao
Starters: Eloy Room, Riechedly Bazoer, Armando Obispo, Jurien Gaari, Deveron Fonville, Juninho Bacuna, Leandro Bacuna, Livano Comenencia, Sharel Constancio Floranus, Tahith Chong, Jurgen Locadia.
Substitutes: Trevor Doornbusch, Tyriack Bodak, Jurien Gaari, Joshua Brenet, Shurandy Sambo, Roshon van Eijma, Ar’Jany Martha, Jeremy Antonisse, Kenji Gorre, Kevin Felida, Tyrese Noslin, Jearl Margaritha, Godfried Roemeratoe, Gervane Kastaneer, Brandley Kuwas.
Among the local jersey entrepreneurs in Solo is Nofi Setiawan, owner of NS Jersey, who shared his predictions for the Group A winners and runners-up.
Before sharing his predictions, Nofi narrated his journey in starting his jersey business, which began back in high school.
“The background of this business came from my marketing studies in school. We had practical exams, so I decided to try selling jerseys back then. It was also my hobby, so I continued little by little after graduation until now,” Nofi said.
“Thankfully, it has grown quite well now. I sell adult jerseys in two versions — the standard stadium version and the player-issue version — as well as shorts and kids’ jerseys,” he explained to TribunWow.com on Wednesday, 10 June 2026.
Nofi began to take his business seriously after the COVID-19 pandemic hit Indonesia.
“At first, around 2020, it was just a hobby. I enjoyed it and made some money, but it wasn’t serious. When COVID hit, I decided to focus on it and grew it further,” he added.
Speaking about the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the demand for jerseys, Nofi said that sales typically increase after the group stage.
“Usually, the demand picks up after the group stage,” he said.
According to Nofi, the most popular jerseys are from European teams, especially Germany and France. Latin American powerhouses Brazil and Argentina also rank among the favourites.
“The best-selling ones are definitely Germany and France. Portugal comes next, mostly because of Ronaldo. Then Argentina and Brazil. England and the Netherlands are less hyped,” he noted.
Interestingly, he mentioned that Dutch jerseys are often shipped to eastern Indonesia.
“Netherlands jerseys often go to eastern Indonesia, as many people there have Dutch ancestry,” Nofi explained.
He further said that customers usually buy jerseys based on three factors: design, player fandom, and budget.
“From my experience, there are three main reasons: design, favourite player — like Ronaldo, Mbappe, or Messi — and budget,” he explained.
Nofi added that one of the most memorable experiences for him was when older jersey designs sold out because a team performed well in the tournament.
“What excites me most is when old stock sells because the team advances far. For example, during the 2022 World Cup, I still had Argentina jerseys, and when they reached the semifinals, demand soared,” he said.
Nofi also shared that his farthest deliveries have been to Papua and Maluku, often in bulk shipments to save on shipping costs.
“I’ve sent orders to Papua and Maluku. They usually group their purchases, up to 12 pieces at once, to save on delivery costs,” he concluded.
(TribunWow.com)
