Germany fan learns of team's exit while en route to World Cup venue
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 4:40 PM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
A German supporter was on a flight to the World Cup Round of 16 when they discovered Germany was eliminated from the tournament. While traveling, the fan expressed humor on social media about potentially asking the pilot to turn back. Upon landing, they remained optimistic, focusing on exploring culture and food in New York instead of dwelling on the disappointment of not seeing Germany play.
- •The fan was en route to a World Cup match in New York.
- •Germany has been eliminated from the tournament.
- •The supporter shared their experience on social media.
- •They chose to enjoy their trip despite the disappointment.
- 4:40 PMYahoo Sports — Can the pilot turn back? Germany fan learns of exit on flight to last 16
"Imagine being a DFB fan, having tickets for the World Cup Round of 16, and then Germany doesn’t even make it. That’s what happened to this German supporter, who will now be watching the match betw...
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