Germany crushed Curaçao 7-1 in Group E's World Cup opener, storming to a dominant victory. Serge Gnabry (18', 45'+2, 60') and Youssoufa Moukoko (34', 53') led the charge with four goals each, while Joshua Kimmich added a third (26'). Curaçao's late consolation goal from Jurgens Patrick (72') offered little resistance as Germany sent a resounding statement of intent in pursuit of a top spot in the group.