According to a report by Tagesspiegel, Merz said in a video published on Instagram: “All of Germany is keeping its fingers crossed for you.” The chancellor addressed head coach Julian Nagelsmann and captain Joshua Kimmich. Germany plays its first World Cup match on Sunday at 7:00 p.m. against underdog Curaçao.
On platform X, Merz added: “The whole country stands behind the team. Here’s to a strong World Cup.” The 70-year-old will watch Germany’s World Cup opener in Houston from home. Merz said he plans to stay in touch with Nagelsmann during the tournament.
EuroPulse reported on June 11, 2026, about Merz’s government statement before the EU summit in Brussels, in which he advocated for reforms (https://europulse.today/eu-gipfel-bruessel-merz-regierungserklaerung-reformen/).
Source: www.tagesspiegel.de
