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Chancellor Merz: X post on World Cup exit sparks confusion, then comes second post

Euronews · Jun 30, 2026, 9:32 AM · Also reported by 2 other sources

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"You thrilled our country at this World Cup," writes Chancellor Merz after the team’s exit, but reactions show the public feels differently. A new post has since appeared on X.

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Chancellor Merz: X post on World Cup exit sparks confusion, then comes second post

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