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4 Takeaways From Germany's 7-1 Win Over Curaçao At World Cup

Germany cruised past the smallest nation ever to reach a World Cup, but the lopsided scoreline over Curaçao doesn't answer some of the pre-tournament doubts about the four-time champion. Felix Nmecha had the favorites ahead inside six minutes, and by the hour mark, this was a procession. Curaçao did get its moment—and it was a special one for a nation that boasts a population of just 158,000 people. But 7-1 is 7-1. Here are my takeaways from Germany's opening win: Forget the opponent for a second. Jamal Musiala was finally one of the best players on the field for Germany, and that matters more...