Kai Havertz on Germany's World Cup momentum and being 'like a ghost' to defenders
Kai Havertz has opened up on Germany's growing confidence at the 2026 World Cup, his misunderstood role as a centre-forward, and the emotional rollercoaster of Arsenal's Champions League final defeat followed by their Premier League trophy parade.
Havertz opens up on Germany’s World Cup confidence and his misunderstood game
Kai Havertz has given a candid assessment of Germany’s growing momentum at the 2026 World Cup, describing a squad refreshed in spirit after years of painful early exits — and a personal determination to silence critics who have long questioned his value as a centre-forward.
Speaking to The Guardian in an interview conducted in collaboration with German publication Die Zeit, the Arsenal forward reflected on a whirlwind few weeks. Germany are based at the Graylyn Estate in Winston, North Carolina, where they have sealed top spot in Group E — a significant milestone for a nation that crashed out in the group stage at both the 2018 and 2022 tournaments.
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