Kolhapur: Fans in Kolhapur are revelling in the underdog stories that unfolded in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. They saluted Cabo Verde when it drew with Spain, fought Uruguay to a draw powered by their 40-year-old goalkeeper Josimar José Évora Dias’s (Vozinha) heroics, admired Curacao’s World Cup debut, praised DR Congo’s 1-1 draw against Portugal…
Curaçao’s Livano Comenencia celebrates after scoring a World Cup goal against Germany. (AP Photo) Germany brushed aside World Cup debutants Curaçao 7-1 in their FIFA World Cup opener on Sunday, but not before the Caribbean nation produced a memorable moment by scoring its first-ever goal in the tournament and holding the four-time champions level for…
Germany’s Nico Schlotterbeck celebrates after scoring his side’s second goal during the World Cup Group E soccer match between Germany and Curacao in Houston, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Karen Warren) Germany opened their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign in emphatic fashion, defeating tournament debutants Curaçao 7-1 in Houston to register the highest-scoring result of…
Germany’s Felix Nmecha (23) celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the World Cup Group E soccer match between Germany and Curacao in Houston, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Smith) Germany midfielder Felix Nmecha set a new benchmark for the fastest goal of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after finding the net in the…
Curacao fans react as the players come on to the pitch for warmup before the World Cup Group E soccer match between Germany and Curacao in Houston, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Karen Warren) Germany begin their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign on Sunday against Curaçao in Houston, opening Group E in a matchup that…
