Joshua Kimmich discusses snake encounter at World Cup HQ in North Carolina
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 9:32 PM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
Germany midfielder Joshua Kimmich described a frightening encounter with a venomous snake at the team's training base in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The incident occurred as the team prepared for the World Cup after a strong opening night that featured a 7-1 victory over Curacao. Kimmich expressed his surprise at encountering such wildlife, noting the lack of dangerous animals in Germany. Preparation for the tournament has been marked by additional unusual events, including an incident involving England's training equipment being stolen before their arrival in Kansas City.
- •Germany won 7-1 against Curacao in their World Cup opener.
- •Kimmich revealed a venomous snake was found at the training facility.
- •He expressed concern about the danger posed by snakes in North Carolina.
- •England faced equipment theft prior to their tournament arrival.
- •The World Cup preparation includes training and unusual incidents.
- 12:23 AMYahoo Sports — 😯 Germany player reveals encounter with venomous snake at US camp
- 9:32 PMYahoo Sports — Germany star Joshua Kimmich reveals encounter with ‘venomous’ snake at North Carolina World Cup HQ
"Germany produced one of the most eye-catching starts of the World Cup, even if the level of opposition has to be kept in context. Their 7-1 win over Curacao gave Julian Nagelsmann’s side a relaxed opening night and immediately showed the attacking quality available in the squad.
"This Tuesday (16), Joshua Kimmich, captain of Germany, revealed that a venomous snake appeared at the European national team’s training center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, in the United States....
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 12:23 AM😯 Germany player reveals encounter with venomous snake at US camp
This Tuesday (16), Joshua Kimmich, captain of Germany, revealed that a venomous snake appeared at the European national team’s training center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, in the United States....
- Yahoo SportsJun 16, 2026, 9:32 PMGermany star Joshua Kimmich reveals encounter with ‘venomous’ snake at North Carolina World Cup HQ
Germany produced one of the most eye-catching starts of the World Cup, even if the level of opposition has to be kept in context. Their 7-1 win over Curacao gave Julian Nagelsmann’s side a relaxed opening night and immediately showed the attacking quality available in the squad.
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