Germany stars encounter venomous snake before World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 6:31 PM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
Germany's national team, preparing for the World Cup, had an unexpected encounter with a venomous snake at their camp. Captain Joshua Kimmich reported that the players were warned about the reptile's danger, stating that a bite could necessitate hospitalization. Fortunately, no players were harmed during the incident. Kimmich expressed respect for the local wildlife, highlighting that such encounters are not common in Germany.
- •Germany's team camp marked as a 'snake area' for safety
- •Captain Joshua Kimmich confirmed the encounter
- •Kimmich noted the potential dangers of a snakebite
- •No injuries were reported among the players
- •The World Cup preparations continue despite the incident
- 6:31 PMYahoo Sports — 😬 Dangerous encounter: Germany stars meet venomous snake
"After the Swiss national team had already marked a certain area in their team camp as a "snake area" before the World Cup to warn players and staff, the DFB stars have now also had their first encount...
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