Müller urges humility for Germany's World Cup chances
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 4:56 AM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
Thomas Müller addressed public expectations for the German national team ahead of the 2026 World Cup during an event in New York. He emphasized the need for a humble approach amid high expectations, stating that progress matters more than immediate results. Germany began the tournament with a 7-1 victory over Curaçao and will face Ivory Coast next. Müller compared the team's current position to the 2010 World Cup, where they reached the semifinals.
- •Müller calls for a humble attitude among fans and media.
- •Germany started the tournament with a 7-1 win against Curaçao.
- •Next match is against Ivory Coast on Saturday.
- •Müller compares current team to the strong 2010 World Cup squad.
- 4:56 AMYahoo Sports — Müller asks for humble attitude regarding German chances at World Cup
"Former Germany midfielder Thomas Müller has asked the public to have a slightly more humble attitude regarding the national team's chances of winning the 2026 World Cup. "Of course, as a football nation, we in Germany have certain expectations.
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