Article by Aurelian Botezatu – Published Monday, June 15, 2026, 08:45 / Updated Monday, June 15, 2026 08:47
After Germany's 7-1 win against Curacao, several players from both teams gathered in the center circle at Houston's NRG Stadium.
Germany stars Felix Nmecha and Jonathan Tah suddenly formed a circle with the opposing players, hugged and bowed their heads. A rare sight with a special meaning…
Felix Nmecha reveals: 'We said a short prayer together'
“We are opponents in the game. After the game, we are all Christians and brothers. We simply said a short prayer together because we are all very grateful.
The result is, of course, great for us, but we all believe that Jesus is glorified through the game. That is why we gathered and prayed together“, explained the Borussia Dortmund midfielder on the microphone of the German television station ARD. Now a TV analyst, former world champion Bastian Schweinsteiger completed Nmecha with an “Amen”.
Felix Nmecha got off the bus with the bible in his hands
Tabloid Bild revealed another special scene unfolding before the game in Houston. Nmecha then got off the team bus with a Bible in his hands. Background: Nmecha is a devout Christian and regularly and publicly professes his faith.
The Germans and the opponents from Curacao pray together at the center of the field
Years ago, the Borussia Dortmund star, whose father is Nigerian and mother German, said: “I'm a very devout Christian. Everything I do is not for myself. I want to bring joy to others with the gifts God has given me.”
Felix Nmecha: “I'm only now realizing what happened”
Of the match against Curacao, in which he opened the scoring, he said he felt “incredibly happy. It's only now that I realize what happened. This is a very special moment for me and my family, and for us as a team. I'm glad coach Julian Nagelsmann gives me the freedom to feel on my own if and when I should move forward or retreat more to get the ball.”
Bild tabloid expert Lothar Matthäus (65) is convinced that Nmecha “he is a player who will really shine at this World Cup. He has everything he needs.”
