Key facts
- German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul is visiting Mexico.
- Germany views Mexico as a key partner in Latin America.
- A poll shows 30-40% of Germans doubt their national team's World Cup chances.
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has begun a visit to Mexico, a country Germany views as a crucial partner in Latin America. This diplomatic engagement follows Germany's unsuccessful bid for a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council. Concurrently, a recent poll suggests that between 30% and 40% of Germans are not optimistic about their national football team's prospects of winning the World Cup, with Julian Nagelsmann coaching the team.