'Saw snake at training camp during FIFA World Cup': Germany star Joshua Kimmich
New Delhi, June 17
Germany star Joshua Kimmich shared that he and his teammates saw a venomous snake at the national team's training camp during the FIFA World Cup 2026 tournament.
Speaking in an interview with German outlet BILD, as quoted by DailySports, Kimmich recalled being warned about a potentially dangerous snake he came across during training or travel.
Joshua also noted the contrast between Germany and other regions, adding that he had rarely encountered such wildlife back home.
"Yesterday we saw the snake, and we were told it was poisonous. If it bites you, you have to go to the hospital immediately. I don't think it's deadly, but it's definitely very dangerous... In Germany, I always felt like we just don't have so many dangerous animals," he said.
"In Germany, I always felt like we just don't have so many dangerous animals," he remarked, as quoted by DailySports.
Meanwhile, Germany kick-started its FIFA World Cup campaign with a massive stomp of authority, registering a 7-1 win over debutants Curacao at Houston on Monday, with a Kai Havertz brace being the standout in a second-half goalfest from the four-time champions.
This is the biggest win in the ongoing edition of the FIFA World Cup, and this goalfest helped the four-time champions topple five-time champions Brazil as the all-time highest goal-scorers in tournament history, with 239 goals compared to Brazil's 238. This is also the fourth time that Germany scored seven or more goals in a FIFA WC match, the most by any team in tournament history.
Germany ended the match with a sensational ball possession of 64.7 per cent, 26 shots as compared to just eight shots, and possession of just over 35 per cent by their opponents.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Typical European reaction to a snake 😂 For us Indians, this is just a Tuesday. But honestly, I find it fascinating how even world-class athletes like Kimmich can get startled by wildlife. The match result though? Germany is looking scary good. 7-1 against Curacao is a statement. Also, nice to see them break Brazil's record - the Germans don't do anything half-heartedly.
This is why I appreciate Indian players - we're used to all sorts of wildlife distractions on the field! 🏏 Kimmich's snake story is cute, but wait till he sees a stray dog run onto the pitch during a match in India. On a serious note, Germany's 239 goals record is impressive. Brazil will definitely want that back though.
As someone from the US, I can relate to Kimmich's surprise - we have snakes here too, but they're usually not at training camps. The German team's domination is remarkable though. 64.7% possession and 26 shots? That's not just winning, that's controlling the game. India should take notes on ball movement and finishing. 🇩🇪
Okay but let's talk about the real issue - Germany scoring 7 goals and still being worried about a snake? 🤔 Priorities! Jokes aside, their stats are incredible. 239 goals now - that's history. But I hope Kimmich and the team are okay. Even non-deadly snake bites in a remote location could be serious. Safety first!
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