At a Glance:
Germany beat Curacao 7-1 on Sunday evening.
Kai Havertz scored a brace in the rout.
The Arsenal forward also won the Man of the Match award for his performance.
Kai Havertz delivered an emphatic reminder of his quality on the international stage as Germany opened their World Cup campaign with a dominant 7-1 victory over Curacao.
The Arsenal forward scored twice in an eye-catching display, converting a first-half penalty before adding his second with just two minutes remaining as Germany cruised to an opening win.
For Arsenal supporters, Havertz’s performance will provide further encouragement ahead of the new season following an injury-hit end to the 2025/26 campaign.
The 27-year-old has often been a key figure for his national side, and he looked sharp throughout Germany’s tournament opener, linking play effectively and showing his composure in front of goal.
Germany’s comfortable victory may have come against one of the tournament’s underdogs, but Havertz seized his opportunity to make an early statement on one of football’s biggest stages.
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Havertz continues impressive international form
Havertz’s first goal came from the penalty spot during a dominant first-half display from Germany, with the Arsenal attacker confidently dispatching his effort to help set the tone.
As Curacao struggled to cope with Germany’s attacking quality, Havertz remained heavily involved, regularly finding space between the lines and combining well with his teammates.
His second goal arrived in the 88th minute, putting the finishing touch on an outstanding evening for Julian Nagelsmann’s side.
While club form can often dictate the conversation around international tournaments, Havertz has repeatedly demonstrated his value for Germany and once again showed why he remains such an important player.
The forward’s intelligent movement, versatility and ability to contribute in multiple phases of play continue to make him a valuable asset for both club and country.
Arsenal fans will hope the confidence gained from his World Cup exploits can carry into the upcoming Premier League season.
Arsenal will welcome positive signs from key attacker
There is no doubt that Havertz remains one of Arsenal’s most important attacking players heading into the new campaign.
Despite missing part of last season through injury, the Germany international still showed his ability to influence big matches and deliver in decisive moments.
His latest display offers further evidence that he is ready to play a leading role once again.
Mikel Arteta will undoubtedly be monitoring the performances of his players at the World Cup closely, and Havertz’s start could hardly have gone much better.
With Germany expected to progress deep into the competition, the Arsenal star now has the opportunity to build momentum and confidence over the coming weeks.
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You can also revisit our previous coverage of Havertz and the recent VAR and PGMOL discussion involving the Arsenal forward.
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