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On The Field

As soccer takes the center stage in the US, Canada and Mexico in 2026, the Goethe-Institut is bringing soccer into the classroom and German onto the field — with soccer camps, creative contests, and hands-on activities for students across North America, plus specialized training and teaching resources for educators.

All events can be viewed here: Among Friends: On the Field

Among Friends: On the Field Key Visual (1000x1000) © Ricardo Roa

Voices of the World Cup: Online Commentator Competition

What does it feel like to watch a last-minute goal? How do you put the roar of the crowd into words? Voices of the World Cup invites you to step into the commentator's booth and find out. Choose from two iconic moments in German national team history, record your commentary, submit your video, and let your voice be heard! 

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Fussball Wettbewerb 2300x1000 © Freepix © Freepix

One Ball, Many Stories: Germany, a Soccer Nation

This free poster exhibition explores the history, current state, and social significance of German soccer in a global context. Sixteen themed posters highlight the achievements, key figures, and evolution of men’s and women’s soccer.

Posterausstellung Fußballnation Deutschland © Goethe-Institut © Goethe-Institut

Learning German on the soccer field

As soccer takes the center stage this summer, the Goethe-Institut USA is organizing interactive soccer camps at selected schools in the United States.

The camps are part of the Goethe-Institut USA's educational campaign for the 2026 World Cup. They combine sports, language, and intercultural exchange, creating new approaches to German culture in the context of a global sporting event.

A girl kicking a soccer ball © Goethe-Institut/PASCH © Goethe-Institut/PASCH

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This project or any program by the Goethe-Institut USA is not affiliated with or endorsed by FIFA.

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