Angela Merkel to Attend World Cup Final in Rio Following Germany’s Historic Win
Following Germany’s stunning 7-1 victory over Brazil in Tuesday’s World Cup semi-final, German Chancellor Angela Merkel has announced plans to travel to Rio de Janeiro to attend the final. The match will see Germany face either the Netherlands or Argentina, who are set to contest the second semi-final on Wednesday evening.
The Chancellor’s office confirmed the news, revealing that Merkel will be accompanied by Federal President Joachim Gauck, forming a high-profile delegation to support the Nationalmannschaft. The German team, led by captain Philipp Lahm, is now closer than ever to clinching the coveted World Cup trophy.
Merkel has already shown her support by attending Germany’s group stage match against Portugal, where the team secured a commanding 4-0 victory. Her presence at the final underscores the significance of the tournament for Germany both on and off the pitch.
