Upamecano supports Tah after racist abuse at World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 11:10 AM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
Dayot Upamecano has offered support to Jonathan Tah following racist abuse directed at the defender after his penalty miss in Germany's match against Paraguay at the 2026 World Cup. Upamecano communicated with Tah post-game, expressing confidence in his teammate's resilience and commending his leadership for stepping up to take the penalty. He condemned the racist actions, asserting that there's no place for such behavior in football. This incident highlights ongoing discussions around racism in sports, with broad support for Tah from teammates and fans alike.
- •Tah received racist abuse after missing a penalty for Germany.
- •Upamecano expressed confidence in Tah's strength and mentality.
- •He praised Tah's leadership for taking the penalty.
- •The incident sparked condemnation of racism in football.
- 11:10 AMYahoo Sports — Upamecano backs teammate Tah after racist abuse
"Dayot Upamecano has spoken out in support of Jonathan Tah after the defender received racist abuse following his penalty miss in Germany’s defeat to Paraguay at the 2026 World Cup.The Bayern Munich ...
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