Amjad Hossain, a 72-year-old farmer from Magura district in southern Bangladesh, laid out a 7.5-kilometer-long German flag over his farmland on June 10, 2026, the day before the World Cup began, to express his admiration for Germany's national football team [1, 2]. Hossain first started making German flags for World Cups in 2006, initially commissioning a 1.5-kilometer flag, and has since expanded his efforts through selling land and hosting watch parties to raise funds for larger displays [1, 2].
His deep passion for the German team stems from a personal story: he was seriously ill in 2004 and 2005 but recovered thanks to a German medicine. "2004年和2005年我生了一场大病，一种德国药治好了我的病，从那时起，我就爱上了德国和德国足球," Hossain said [1]. He considers Oliver Kahn "the greatest goalkeeper of all time" and said, "I love the German football team, and Oliver Kahn is, in my view, the greatest goalkeeper of all time" [2]. Despite some people calling him crazy, his family supports his dedication to the flag project [2].
Football enjoys wide popularity in Bangladesh even though its national team ranks 181st in FIFA standings [1, 2]. Hossain was recently honored with a lifetime membership by the German football fan club in recognition of his devotion [1, 2]. His dream is to have his flag displayed in a German museum and someday watch the German team play live. "I hope I’ll have the chance," he said [2].
Germany is set to start its 2026 World Cup campaign on June 15 against Curacao, followed by matches against Ivory Coast and Ecuador in Group E [1, 2]. Hossain’s massive flag remained displayed across his farmland, attracting neighbors and spectators eager to witness the unique tribute [1, 2].
