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Bangladeshi farmer unveils 7.5-kilometre flag for World Cup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 9:11 AM

Last updated Jun 19, 2026

Bangladeshi farmer unveils 7.5-kilometre flag for World Cup

Summary

Amjad Hossain, a 77-year-old farmer from Bangladesh, unveiled a massive 7.5-kilometre German flag on June 10, one day before the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The flag, displayed at Nishchintapur School in Magura, attracted over 100 Germany fans who celebrated its unfurling with cheers and smaller flags. Hossain created the flag as a gesture of gratitude after German medicine saved his life in 2004. His dedication to the German team has led to progressively larger flags since the 2006 World Cup, reflecting his enduring support despite the challenges he faced in its completion.

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Key Details

•Hossain sewed the flag using his savings over three months.
•The flag's unveiling served as a pre-opening ceremony for the World Cup.
•Over 100 local fans gathered to support the event in Magura.
•Hossain has now created the longest German flag in existence.
•The 2026 flag was repaired after being damaged before its unveiling.

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9:11 AMYahoo Sports — Bangladeshi farmer sews 7.5-kilometre World Cup flag out of gratitude

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A massive black, red, and gold banner stretches across a village school playground, held aloft by bamboo poles spaced at regular intervals. This part of the vast 7.
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