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Snake sighting surprises Germany at World Cup training site

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First reported by N12 · Jun 16, 2026

What happened

Germany’s World Cup team spotted a venomous snake near its training camp in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Joshua Kimmich said the animal posed a danger, as the squad prepared for its next match against Ivory Coast after beating Curaçao 7-1.

  • 01Germany spotted a venomous snake near its Winston-Salem training base.
  • 02Joshua Kimmich said bites require hospital treatment and can be dangerous.
  • 03The team is preparing for its match against Ivory Coast after a 7-1 win over Curaçao.
  • 04Kimmich joked that Germany has fewer dangerous animals than North Carolina.
  • 05Switzerland previously warned players about snakes near its San Diego base.

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N12Center · HebrewJun 16, 2026
Snake sighting surprises Germany at World Cup training site
MakoCenter · HebrewJun 16, 2026
Snake Sighted at Germany’s Training Base in North Carolina

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