Rotherham United's Ar’Jany Martha had to wait for his World Cup debut as he remained an unused substitute during Curacao's opening match against Germany. The game, held in Houston, ended in a disappointing 7-1 defeat for Curacao in Group E. Despite not playing, Martha made history by becoming the first-ever contracted player from Rotherham to participate in a World Cup. In the first half, Curacao managed to equalize with a goal from Liomar Comenencia, but Germany quickly regained control, leading 3-1 by halftime. The second half saw Germany dominate further, ultimately sealing the match with a significant victory. This World Cup marks a historic occasion for both Martha and Curacao, the smallest nation to compete in a World Cup finals. Martha will be hoping for more involvement in Curacao's upcoming matches against Ecuador on June 20 and Ivory Coast on June 25.