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Germany defender Antonio Rudiger happy to be cast as villain during World Cup

Germany defender Antonio Rudiger is happy being cast as the villain amid ⁠criticism of his on-pitch behaviour and said on Wednesday that controversy generates clicks and any publicity was good publicity.

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Germany's Kimmich remaining grounded after emphatic opening win over Curacao

Germany's seven-goal rout of Curacao for their World Cup opener has triggered ⁠a wave of enthusiasm among success-starved fans, but captain Joshua Kimmich said on Tuesday the team needed their next two group matches ‌to see exactly where they stand.

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Julian Nagelsmann wants Germany to keep motoring on after big victory at World Cup

Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann will not let his players rest ⁠on their laurels following their thumping 7-1 World Cup Group E victory over Curacao on Sunday as he ‌knows tougher assignments lie ahead if they are to go deep into ‌the tournament.

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Germany's thumping win over Curacao first step in quest to repair damaged World Cup reputation

Germany enjoyed a successful World Cup liftoff in Houston on Sunday with ⁠players and fans breathing a collective sigh of relief following their Group E 7-1 demolition of newcomers Curacao.

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Curacao have no reason to be ashamed after Germany defeat, insists Dick Advocaat

The Curacao players have no reason to be downcast ⁠following a 7-1 mauling by Germany in the tiny nation's World Cup debut on Sunday ‌and still have an opportunity to enjoy a successful tournament, ‌coach Dick Advocaat said.

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Germany put seven past debutants Curacao to get World Cup campaign off to flying start

Four-time FIFA World Cup (WC) winners Germany started their 2026 campaign by storming to an emphatic 7-1 win over Curacao, who showed some early promise on their debut on the world stage before slumping to a heavy defeat.

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Smallest country in World Cup history: Curacao out to stun heavyweights Germany

444 km². 160,000 inhabitants. A national team only recognised by FIFA since 2011. And yet, on Sunday, June 14th, Curacao’s Blue Wave will step onto the pitch at Philadelphia’s Lincoln Financial Field to face Germany, in what will be the Caribbean island’s very first World Cup match. An image that would have seemed utterly unthinkable just 10 years ago.

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World Cup LIVE: Germany, Cote d'Ivoire and Sweden enjoy wins on day four

After the busiest day at the World Cup so far on Saturday, the action returned on a fascinating Sunday with another four matches. Catch up on each moment as it happened with our day four live blog.

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The return of Manuel Neuer: A comeback story 709 days in the making

Ahead of Germany's World Cup opener against debutants Curacao, the comeback of goalkeeper Manuel Neuer is the talk of the town.

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Germany defenders Tah and Schlotterbeck not taking Curacao lightly but feeling confident

Curacao should not be underestimated when Germany take on the Caribbean ⁠islanders in their World Cup Group E opener on Sunday, but the four-time champions will make a winning start ‌to the tournament, Germany defender Jonathan Tah said on Thursday.