Jonathan Tah's first World Cup and the long wait
Key takeaways
- The 2026 World Cup will be the Bayern Munich defender's first for Germany.
- https://p.dw.com/p/5FETn Jonathan Tah has become one of Germany's most important players Image: Scott Coleman/Eibner-Pressefoto/IMAGOAdvertisement It's hard to believe the 2026 World Cup will be Jonathan Tah's first.
- "A World Cup is something special and I'm so excited to be at the first," Tah said in the days ahead of Germany's opener.
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The 2026 World Cup will be the Bayern Munich defender's first for Germany. This moment has been a long time coming.
https://p.dw.com/p/5FETn Jonathan Tah has become one of Germany's most important players Image: Scott Coleman/Eibner-Pressefoto/IMAGOAdvertisement It's hard to believe the 2026 World Cup will be Jonathan Tah's first. The 30-year-old is coming off the best season of his career and has a vast amount of experience with over 300 Bundesliga appearances. His path to the top though, has been far from straightforward, and that journey is one he appreciates today.
"A World Cup is something special and I'm so excited to be at the first," Tah said in the days ahead of Germany's opener. "I felt how big this tournament is and I'm very grateful to be here. It means a lot. I spoke to my family and friends, and they have noticed that special atmosphere is missing somewhat so I hope German fans bring out their flags soon, and we can of course help with that by playing well."