Teachers' strike threatens Mexico City airport chaos days...

Teachers' strike threatens Mexico City airport chaos days before World Cup kicks off

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The UK government has warned thousands of travellers heading to Mexico about potential disruption at Mexico City International Airport. The alert comes just days before the country begins hosting the 2026...weiterlesen »

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EA Sports FC 26 predicts Spain to win 2026 World Cup - after correctly calling last 4 tournaments

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EA Sports FC 26 has launched an unofficial World Cup mode called "World's Game" that becomes playable on June 4 at 6pm BST UK time. The mode features 53 officially licensed international teams and marks...weiterlesen »

Why England's stars ditched luxury watches for fitness trackers in Florida

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England's national football team has turned to advanced recovery technology for their World Cup campaign, with players wearing Whoop fitness trackers throughout their preparations in Florida. The squad...weiterlesen »

The World Cup dark horses everyone's missing - and why they could go deep in 2026

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Morocco stunned the football world by reaching the 2022 World Cup semi-finals as the first African team to achieve this feat. As the 2026 tournament approaches, several nations are positioning themselves...weiterlesen »

Ronaldo's sixth World Cup begins as Dalot sets sights on elusive Portugal title

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Portugal defender Diogo Dalot has declared winning the 2026 World Cup a realistic objective, with his team set to open their campaign against DR Congo in less than two weeks. The Manchester United player...weiterlesen »

Netherlands fly to World Cup with coach question unanswered - and Slot waiting in the wings

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The Netherlands national football team has departed for the World Cup in the United States amid growing speculation that Arne Slot could become their next head coach. The team left Schiphol Airport on...weiterlesen »

Just their 3rd World Cup ever - yet Turkey are favorites to top Group D over hosts USA

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Turkey has emerged as the favorite in Group D of the 2026 Soccer World Cup despite their limited tournament history. The team will be led by 21-year-old Real Madrid midfielder Arda Güler as they face Paraguay,...weiterlesen »

Wait, what? Mexico's 40-year-old keeper is starting his sixth World Cup

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Mexico's veteran goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa is set to make history as he prepares for his sixth World Cup appearance at age 40. Ochoa joins Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo as the only players ever selected...weiterlesen »

Most open Ballon d'Or race in years: Kane leads at just 19.6% after 61-goal season

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The club football season has concluded with PSG's Champions League triumph, and the race for the 2026 Ballon d'Or is now entering its decisive phase. The upcoming World Cup in the United States, Mexico,...weiterlesen »

Mathematician who predicted 3 World Cups picks Netherlands to win 2026 — AI gives them 3.6%

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A mathematician who correctly predicted the winners of the last three World Cups has made his forecast for 2026 — and it contradicts the leading artificial intelligence model. Joachim Klement, a German...weiterlesen »

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USMNT finally gets home-field advantage as World Cup momentum builds

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The U.S. men's national soccer team has found something it lacked for years: a true home-field advantage. As the 2026 World Cup approaches, packed stadiums and tactical clarity under coach Mauricio Pochettino...weiterlesen »

Germany targets third World Cup hosting - but FIFA eligibility question remains open

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Germany is preparing to bid for the 2038 or 2042 FIFA World Cup. DFB President Bernd Neuendorf presented preliminary plans to the German Football League presidium, according to BILD . The bid centers on...weiterlesen »

Wait, what? A tiny island's World Cup jersey is now the tournament's hottest item

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A Caribbean underdog has produced the most coveted item of the 2026 World Cup retail market. Curaçao's away jersey has sold out worldwide, catching Adidas completely off guard and leaving fans scrambling...weiterlesen »

Stocks, ETFs & Co.: More and More Women Are Venturing In

vor 10 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Women are increasingly engaging with their financial future. Given longer life expectancy, more frequent part-time employment, and often lower pensions, financial independence is becoming more important...weiterlesen »

Barcelona star Lamine Yamal is a 3.00 favorite for World Cup Best Young Player despite injury doubt

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Lamine Yamal has emerged as the clear favorite to win the Best Young Player award at the 2026 World Cup. Bookmakers Eplay24, StarYes, and Sisal have set the Spanish prodigy's odds at 3.00, making him the...weiterlesen »

Wait, what? Influencer turns herself into 'living World Cup album' with sticker tribute

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Brazilian influencer Kerolay Chaves has gone viral after covering her entire body with more than 1,000 World Cup stickers. The unusual tribute to football took seven hours to complete and serves as her...weiterlesen »

What went wrong at Japan's World Cup camp - and why they nearly left Mexico

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Japan's national football team has switched training facilities in Monterrey, Mexico, just days before the World Cup kicks off. The reason: poor field conditions at their originally scheduled site forced...weiterlesen »

$8.9bn World Cup revenue projected - but host cities face booking crisis

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FIFA expects to generate a record $8.9 billion in revenue from the 2026 World Cup, a 56% increase from the Qatar tournament. But high ticket prices, visa hurdles, and softer-than-expected hotel bookings...weiterlesen »

When club teammates become opponents - Son and Ordaz meet in World Cup preparation clash

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Several national teams completed their final World Cup preparation matches on Wednesday, including a unique friendly between South Korea and El Salvador that featured two LAFC teammates facing each other...weiterlesen »

Man City sets World Cup record with 19 players - Barcelona leads Spain with 8

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Manchester City has set a new record with 19 players called up to the World Cup across 12 different countries. But when examining individual top national teams, FC Barcelona emerges as the leading supplier,...weiterlesen »

Wait, what? Netherlands lose to Algeria after Zidane's son pulls off stunning saves

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Algeria stunned the Netherlands 1-0 in a World Cup warm-up match on Wednesday in Rotterdam, ending the Dutch team's 10-game unbeaten streak with a spectacular late goal. Feyenoord winger Anis Hadj Moussa...weiterlesen »

40-year-old Neuer faces fierce criticism as Germany's World Cup keeper pick

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Former German goalkeeper Uli Stein has launched a scathing attack on coach Julian Nagelsmann's decision to select Manuel Neuer as starting goalkeeper for the 2026 World Cup. The 71-year-old veteran believes...weiterlesen »

One week out: Mexico's World Cup prep ends with Serbia test in Toluca

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Mexico faces Serbia on Thursday in their final preparation match before the 2026 World Cup kicks off. The game at Estadio Nemesio Diez in Toluca comes exactly one week before Mexico's tournament debut...weiterlesen »

Tornado hits Argentina's Kansas City base - but Messi poster survives the storm

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Lionel Messi and Argentina's national soccer team encountered a tornado during their first night in Kansas City that damaged their training facilities. The reigning world champions arrived in the Midwestern...weiterlesen »

Fire trucks spray Brazil's World Cup plane in good-luck ritual - can they end 24-year drought?

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Brazil's national football team received a ceremonial water-cannon salute at Rio de Janeiro's Galeão International Airport on Monday before departing for the 2026 World Cup. Two fire trucks created an...weiterlesen »

10 days to World Cup: Neymar sidelined as Brazil struggles with formation after 6-2 Panama flaws

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Brazil's national football team completed its first training session in New Jersey as uncertainty looms over star player Neymar's World Cup participation. Coach Carlo Ancelotti faces tactical decisions...weiterlesen »

$200 vs $700 for same seats: Why are bulk World Cup tickets appearing on resale platforms?

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Ticket resale platform SeatGeek has denied allegations it is colluding with FIFA to offload unsold World Cup tickets, as controversy intensifies over the football body's dynamic pricing strategy less than...weiterlesen »

World Cup fans face $7,256 Final tickets and 50% hotel surges on match days

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Hotel rooms in FIFA World Cup host cities cost about 50 percent more on game nights than on regular summer evenings, according to an analysis by The Athletic . The price surge affects all 16 host cities...weiterlesen »

Why did CCTV miss key sightings of Noah Donohoe? Operator reveals the hidden challenges

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A CCTV operator has defended his work during the search for missing Belfast teenager Noah Donohoe, explaining the complex challenges of tracking people on city centre cameras. Neill Gibson gave evidence...weiterlesen »

$63 million paid to settle bizarre 99-year ticket dispute days before World Cup opener

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A longstanding dispute over exclusive seating rights at Mexico City's Azteca Stadium has reached a breakthrough just days before the 2026 World Cup opening match. The stadium operator Ollamani has paid...weiterlesen »

Labor Market Austria: More Employed, But Also More Unemployed

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

The non-seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 6.3 percent. The number of employed persons increased by 24,800, which is attributed to increases among women aged 60 to 64 and in part-time employment....weiterlesen »

The World Cup team where only one player was actually born in the country

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Curaçao will make history at the 2026 World Cup as the smallest nation by population ever to compete in the tournament. The Caribbean island of just 155,000 people has qualified for Group E, where they...weiterlesen »

New World Cup Prediction: Who Researchers Say Will Become World Champion

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Who will be the Football World Champion 2026? This question has been explored by a research team led by Achim Zeileis from the University of Innsbruck and Andreas Groll from TU Dortmund using artificial...weiterlesen »

ÖAMTC: Diesel Cheaper in May, Gasoline More Expensive – Fuel Prices Rising Again Now

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Those who regularly refuel in Austria experienced an unusual development in May: While diesel became significantly cheaper, gasoline drivers had to dig deeper into their pockets. This is shown by the current...weiterlesen »

Mexico hosts World Cup in cartel-controlled cities - 130,000 missing, mass graves found near stadium

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Mexico is preparing to host World Cup matches in June while drug cartels exert control over parts of the country, creating security concerns for the global sporting event. Over 130,000 people are missing...weiterlesen »

Rashford's £26m Barcelona dilemma looms as England reveal World Cup squad numbers

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England's World Cup squad numbers have been revealed ahead of the tournament starting next week, offering insight into Thomas Tuchel's thinking for the opening match against Croatia on June 17. The team...weiterlesen »

Mexico poses at Sun Stone, South Africa gets mariachi welcome as four World Cup teams arrive

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Teams from four continents have converged on Mexico as the 2026 FIFA World Cup enters its final countdown. With less than nine days until kickoff, Mexico, South Africa, Japan and Iran have arrived at their...weiterlesen »

Only 28% of Americans plan to watch World Cup despite hosting tournament starting June 11

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Despite hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup in just over a week, fewer than three in ten Americans plan to watch the tournament. A Pew Research Center survey found only 28 percent of US adults will follow...weiterlesen »

Arsenal sends 16 players to World Cup as squads confirmed - Athletic Club hits 76-year high

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Arsenal will send 16 players to the FIFA World Cup 2026 as all 48 nations have now confirmed their final 26-player squads. The tournament kicks off June 11 across the United States, Canada and Mexico....weiterlesen »

All 48 World Cup squads finalized - rosters locked ahead of June 11 kickoff

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off in eight days with a historic expansion to 48 teams and 104 matches across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The tournament runs from June 11 to July 19, marking...weiterlesen »

World Cup rosters finalized - teams complete final preparations ahead of June 11 kickoff

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off in just eight days, marking the largest tournament in football history. Forty-eight national teams will compete across the United States, Canada, and Mexico from June...weiterlesen »

54% of US immigrants plan to watch World Cup - but only 23% of native-born Americans will tune in

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup faces a surprising challenge in one of its host nations. Despite the tournament taking place on American soil for the first time in 32 years, fewer than 30 percent of US adults...weiterlesen »

World Cup 2026 kicks off June 11: 48 teams compete for record $871m prize money

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup will make history as the largest tournament ever, featuring 48 teams competing across 104 matches in three host nations. The tournament runs from June 11 to July 19, with Mexico,...weiterlesen »

World Cup kicks off in 8 days as model predicts host Mexico's early exit

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off on June 11 with Mexico facing South Africa at Estadio Ciudad de México. The tournament marks a historic milestone as the first World Cup hosted by three nations and the...weiterlesen »

Italy fields team with 20.5 average age in radical rebuild after third World Cup miss

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Silvio Baldini will lead Italy's senior national team tomorrow evening in a friendly against Luxembourg. The Under-21 coach steps in as interim successor to Gennaro Gattuso, whose tenure ended after Italy...weiterlesen »

World Cup prize money jumps $144m as FIFA announces record $871 million pool

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off in eight days with Mexico facing South Africa on June 11 at Estadio Ciudad de México. The tournament marks historic firsts: 48 teams instead of 32, 104 matches across...weiterlesen »

2026 World Cup starts in nine days with three opening ceremonies - Katy Perry, J Balvin, Alanis Morissette to perform

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off in nine days, marking the first time three nations have jointly hosted the tournament. The United States, Mexico, and Canada will share hosting duties for a competition...weiterlesen »

FIFA finalizes record $871 million prize pool days before 2026 World Cup kickoff in Mexico City

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off June 11 in Mexico City, launching a historic tournament that will span three nations for the first time. The expanded 48-team competition runs through July 19 across the...weiterlesen »

48 teams, 24-year drought and Davies injury doubt - World Cup 2026 storylines emerge

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The 2026 World Cup kicks off June 11 with 48 teams competing across Canada, the United States and Mexico in the tournament's biggest iteration yet. The opening match features Mexico taking on South Africa...weiterlesen »

Why Switzerland left four young talents home - and what Yakin fears most

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Switzerland's national football coach Murat Yakin has made a controversial bet for the upcoming World Cup. He has excluded several promising young talents in favor of experienced players, prioritizing...weiterlesen »

Dedicated Argentina fans complete epic 10-month journey across 17 countries for World Cup

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Vicente Conculini, Yamandu Martinez and Miguel Silio completed a 10-month journey to Kansas City, Missouri on June 2, travelling 10,500 miles across 17 countries, carrying camping gear and clothes on their...weiterlesen »

What Harry Kane said when he saw his Madame Tussauds waxwork for the first time

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Harry Kane has been immortalised as a waxwork at Madame Tussauds in London – and the England captain says seeing his lifelike replica is "like looking in a mirror." The unveiling comes ahead of the World...weiterlesen »

Only 6% of World Cup train tickets sold as MetLife Stadium faces transport crisis

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New Jersey Transit has sold fewer than 6% of train tickets for World Cup matches at MetLife Stadium, raising concerns about a looming transportation crisis as the tournament approaches. As of Monday at...weiterlesen »