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The Mary Sue
Terrina Jairaj

World Cup Teams Are Marking off Danger Zones as a Sudden Surge of Venomous Wildlife Sightings Forces Players to Watch Their Feet Instead of the Ball

The 2026 FIFA World Cup teams are suddenly more worried about what’s slithering underfoot than their next match. According to PEOPLE, a venomous copperhead snake was spotted on the training field of the German Men’s National Team in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, forcing players to scan the grass before every step instead of focusing on their game.

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