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Germany World Cup shirts run out of letter V

DW English · Jun 17, 2026, 11:30 AM

Key takeaways

  • Bad news for fans of Germany players Kai Havertz, Deniz Undav and Aleksandar Pavlovic: the kit makers have run out of the letter V, such is the demand for those names on shirts.
  • You see, these group-stage games against smaller nations aren't as easy as you might think!
  • "The DFB [German Football Federation] and its partner 11teamsports are responsible for shirt names," kit manufacturer Adidas told the SID sports news agency.

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Bad news for fans of Germany players Kai Havertz, Deniz Undav and Aleksandar Pavlovic: the kit makers have run out of the letter V, such is the demand for those names on shirts. But don't worry, more Vs are on the way!

https://p.dw.com/p/5FYFHKai Havertz scored twice against Curacao - but you might have to wait if you want his name on the back of your Germany shirt Image: Bahho Kara/Kirchner-Media/picture alliance Advertisement Almost a week into the tournament, World Cup fever has very much taken hold in Germany, with the Nationalmannschaft's 7-1 thumping of minnows Curacao on Sunday looking all the more impressive in light of Spain's goalless draw with Cape Verde on Monday.

You see, these group-stage games against smaller nations aren't as easy as you might think!

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