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Deniz Undav’s World Cup success for Germany lifts Yazidi and Kurdish pride
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk Hogir Al Abdo, Stella Martany, Ciaran Fahey And James Ellingworth, Associated Pr , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· June 26, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about Undav's story and his journey in the World Cup are available from KSAT 12.
A soccer player with a unique heritage is making waves in the World Cup. Deniz Undav, a 29-year-old striker, is playing for Germany and bringing pride to the Yazidi and Kurdish communities. Undav's success on the global stage is notable, as the Yazidi and Kurdish communities do not have their own World Cup teams.
Further details about Undav's story and his journey in the World Cup are available from KSAT 12. For those interested in learning more about this surprising star, additional information can be found through the local ABC affiliate, KSAT 12, in San Antonio .
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Category: local Published: June 26, 2026 Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A soccer player with a unique heritage is making waves in the World Cup. Deniz Undav, a 29-year-old striker, is playing for Germany and bringing pride to the Yazidi and Kurdish communities. Undav's…
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