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Historic moments at the World Cup: Their first goals have arrived

The small island nation of Curaçao experienced its first-ever goal celebration in tournament history by finding the back of the net against Germany in the 2026 World Cup.

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Historic moments at the World Cup: Their first goals have arrived

In the match played in Group E of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Curaçao, a nation with a population of approximately 160 thousand, experienced an unforgettable moment against its formidable opponent, Germany. The goal scored by Livano Comenencia in the 21st minute of the match in Houston was recorded as Curaçao's first-ever goal in World Cup history.

The island representative, one of the smallest nations to participate in the World Cup for the first time, achieved a major success with this goal against four-time world champion Germany. While Comenencia's name now holds a special place in Curaçao's football history, his teammates and fans celebrated the moment to the fullest.


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