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Havertz’s Penalty, Dink Secure Germany’s Group E Win

6/25/2026

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Kai Havertz scored a penalty and a late dink to clinch Germany’s Group E win at the World Cup.
The 27-year-old, with 24 goals in 60 caps, confirmed full fitness after knee surgery and a 2024-25 hamstring injury.
Havertz said FIFA’s hydration breaks are “annoying” because they disrupt play flow.
After Arsenal’s Champions League final loss, he called the night “tough” before the Premier League parade.

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Kai Havertz scored a penalty and a late dink to clinch Germany’s Group E win at the World Cup.
The 27-year-old, with 24 goals in 60 caps, confirmed full fitness after knee surgery and a 2024-25 hamstring injury.
Havertz said FIFA’s hydration breaks are “annoying” because they disrupt play flow.
After Arsenal’s Champions League final loss, he called the night “tough” before the Premier League parade.