Jonathan Tah World Cup goal for Germany after decade wait
Germany defender Jonathan Tah scored his first-ever World Cup goal, adding an attacking moment to his role as a defensive leader. The Bayern Munich center-back’s international career began in 2016, but he missed the 2018 and 2022 World Cups before the 2026 tournament.
Tah has been part of Germany’s group-stage run, with the team opening on June 14 by thrashing Curaçao 7-1, then beating Ivory Coast 2-1 on June 20. Under coach Julian Nagelsmann, Tah has featured consistently across both matches.
He also reached a personal milestone earlier this year: on March 27, 2026, Tah scored his first senior international goal in a 4-3 friendly win over Switzerland. The Germany squad selection for the 2026 World Cup followed.
Crypto angle: the article notes Tah-related player cards on NFT and digital collectible platforms, but it says there are no clear, material market implications in crypto from these achievements.
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