German players urged not to repeat protests in 2026 following mouth covering in pre-match photos at Qatar World Cup.
Published On 28 May 2026
Germany sporting director Rudi Voeller has urged members of the World Cup 2026 squad to avoid making political statements during this summer’s tournament.
Speaking from Germany’s pre-World Cup camp in northern Bavaria, Voeller said players were not under a gag order but encouraged them to keep sport and politics “somewhat separate” while at the finals.
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Voeller said there would be no specialist media training ahead of the tournament
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