Havertz scores twice as Germany thrash Curacao

Germany, four-time World Cup winners, defeated Curacao in their Group E opener in Houston. Kai Havertz scored twice to help his team secure the victory. Despite a brief scare from World Cup debutants Curacao, Germany were able to turn the match around and win convincingly. The win marks a strong start for Germany in the tournament.

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