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605 new emergency hubs: Nationwide rolls out defibrillators to every UK branch

vor 2 Stunden - upday.com

Nationwide Building Society has launched a nationwide rollout of defibrillators and bleed control kits across all 605 of its branches. The initiative, running from now until the end of the year, transforms...weiterlesen »

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Why Lewis Hamilton will cheer for Brazil as much as England at the World Cup

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British Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton has declared his support for Brazil in the 2026 World Cup, calling them his favorite national team. The seven-time world champion revealed he will split his allegiance...weiterlesen »

Why did Spain cancel DR Congo's friendly when Belgium had no concerns about Ebola?

vor 5 Stunden - upday.com

The Democratic Republic of Congo's national football team has arrived in Spain to continue World Cup preparations, but faces a setback after a planned friendly match against Chile was canceled due to health...weiterlesen »

LEGO unveils 2,842-piece FIFA World Cup trophy - Casillas relives 2010 victory holding replica

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LEGO has launched a new collection celebrating the FIFA World Cup 2026, featuring a full-scale replica of the tournament's trophy built from nearly 3,000 pieces. The collection was unveiled in Madrid with...weiterlesen »

Late heartbreak as Greece denies Sweden in World Cup warm-up

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Sweden's final World Cup warm-up ended in disappointment as Greece snatched a 2-2 draw with a late equalizer at Stockholm's Strawberry Arena on Thursday. The result caps a poor preparation period for the...weiterlesen »

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

vor 7 Stunden - upday.com

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 »

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

vor 10 Stunden - upday.com

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 »

King Charles launches Gurkha Artillery unit shaped by Ukraine war lessons

vor 10 Stunden - upday.com

King Charles has praised the "determination and commitment" of the British Army's first dedicated Gurkha Artillery unit during a formation parade at their base in Wiltshire. The monarch hailed the newly...weiterlesen »

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

vor 11 Stunden - upday.com

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 »

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

vor 13 Stunden - upday.com

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 »

Two injuries, one World Cup: De Arrascaeta battles calf strain and collarbone fracture

vor 13 Stunden - upday.com

Uruguay midfielder Giorgian De Arrascaeta has sustained a calf muscle injury during training but will remain in his country's World Cup squad. The Asociación Uruguaya de Fútbol (AUF) confirmed Wednesday...weiterlesen »

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

vor 14 Stunden - upday.com

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 »

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

vor 16 Stunden - upday.com

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 »

Shakira's "Waka Waka" comeback attempt - what you need to know about the 2026 World Cup anthems

vor 17 Stunden - upday.com

Multiple artists are releasing anthems for the 2026 World Cup summer, continuing the tradition of music accompanying football's biggest tournament. From international superstars to German Schlager icons...weiterlesen »

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

vor 19 Stunden - upday.com

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

vor 21 Stunden - upday.com

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 »

Acquitted but still detained: British man's 8-year ordeal in India as Cooper heads to Delhi

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A British man imprisoned in India for more than eight years has sent a stark message as Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper prepares to meet Indian officials this week: "I'm stuck in a broken country with...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 »

How Trump turns sports into power plays - and why this World Cup is his ultimate opportunity

vor einem Tag - upday.com

German journalist Ingo Zamperoni has released a new documentary examining how Donald Trump might exploit the upcoming World Cup for political gain. The "Tagesthemen" anchor traveled through the USA for...weiterlesen »

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

vor einem Tag - upday.com

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 »

Debenhams shares surge 25% as retailer returns to growth after months of decline

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Debenhams Group has returned to growth after months of declining sales, sending shares up 25% in early trading on Wednesday. The retailer's turnaround strategy is starting to deliver results. The company...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 »

Fragile US-Iran ceasefire shatters as missiles target Kuwait and Bahrain

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Kuwait's air defenses are actively repelling missile and drone attacks from Iran, the Kuwaiti military confirmed early Wednesday. The attacks targeted US military bases near Kuwait City, escalating tensions...weiterlesen »

Currys appoints Nordic turnaround leader Fredrik Tonnesen as new CEO

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Currys has appointed Fredrik Tonnesen as its new chief executive, promoting the leader who turned around the electronics retailer's Nordic business to replace Alex Baldock, who is departing after eight...weiterlesen »

Beckham receives Hollywood Walk of Fame star hours before World Cup kickoff

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English football icon David Beckham will receive a star on Hollywood's legendary Walk of Fame on June 12, just hours before the FIFA World Cup kicks off in the United States. The ceremony recognizes the...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 »

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

vor einem Tag - upday.com

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 »

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 »

On These Roads, Mega Traffic Jams Threaten on Corpus Christi

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

According to ÖAMTC traffic experts, the end of the Pentecost holidays in Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg will cause significant traffic disruptions, especially on the north-south axes. Particularly affected...weiterlesen »

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

vor einem Tag - Wirtschaft.com

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 »

The model that called Germany 2014, France 2018, Argentina 2022 - now it predicts Mexico's early exit

vor einem Tag - upday.com

A mathematical model that correctly predicted the last three World Cup champions forecasts a disappointing tournament for Mexico in 2026, projecting the host nation will be eliminated in the round of 32...weiterlesen »

21 photos compete for UK award - public votes on images from Kate's VE Day to Manchester attack

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A photograph capturing the Princess of Wales and her three children watching the Red Arrows flypast during VE Day celebrations at Buckingham Palace has been shortlisted for the UK Picture Editors Guild...weiterlesen »