Germany put 10 goals on the board during the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage, tying with France and the Netherlands for the most prolific attack in the tournament’s opening phase.
After consecutive group-stage exits in 2018 and 2022, Germany didn’t just survive this time. They thrived, at least on the scoresheet.
A 7-1 statement and a reality check
The bulk of Germany’s goal haul came in their opening match against Curaçao on June 14, 2026, in Vancouver. The Caribbean nation, making its World Cup debut, was on the receiving end of a 7-1 demolition. Six different German players found the net in that match.
Germany followed that up with a 2-1 victory over the Ivory Coast on June 20, grinding out a result that lacked the fireworks of the opener.
