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Germany face USA tonight - but World Cup campaign already dealt major injury blow

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Germany faces the United States in their final World Cup test match on Saturday evening in Chicago, but preparations have been dealt a severe blow with midfielder Lennart Karl ruled out of the entire tournament...weiterlesen »

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Iran accuses US of 'intentional discrimination' after World Cup visa denials hit coaching staff

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Iran's national football team received US visas for the upcoming World Cup, but the country has accused the United States of "discriminatory treatment" after 15 administrative and coaching staff members...weiterlesen »

17-year-old Antonella Petro allegedly snubbed by Colombia captain - political firestorm erupts

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Colombia captain James Rodríguez has become the target of fierce criticism after allegedly ignoring a photo request from Antonella Petro, the 17-year-old daughter of President Gustavo Petro, during a pre-World...weiterlesen »

27,000 ticket requests for one training session as Spain arrives in Chattanooga

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Spain's national football team touched down in Chattanooga, Tennessee, on Friday evening, beginning their World Cup 2026 campaign with a hero's welcome from hundreds of enthusiastic local fans. The European...weiterlesen »

Israeli troops kill 7-month-old Palestinian baby in West Bank shooting

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A seven-month-old Palestinian baby was killed and his parents injured when Israeli troops opened fire on their car in the occupied West Bank on Friday evening. The infant's father says he had stopped the...weiterlesen »

33 wickets in two days: Debutant Gay shines with historic 57 on slammed Lord's pitch

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Rain has significantly delayed the third day of the first Test between England and New Zealand at Lord's, but the hosts remain in a commanding position to secure victory after Test debutant Emilio Gay's...weiterlesen »

ISS astronauts ordered to shelter in SpaceX capsule as Russian module leaks worsen

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Astronauts aboard the International Space Station were ordered to prepare for a potential evacuation on Friday after air leaks worsened in the Russian segment. NASA mission control instructed five crew...weiterlesen »

Free Through Vienna's Most Beautiful Parks and Gardens

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If you want to discover Vienna’s green side anew, this weekend offers a special opportunity. During the “Weekend of Open Parks and Gardens,” numerous green spaces, community gardens, and nature projects...weiterlesen »

Wait, what? Liverpool's £112m target just said he'd rather join PSG

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Liverpool has opened negotiations with RB Leipzig for 19-year-old winger Yan Diomande, with the German club demanding at least £112 million for last season's Bundesliga Rookie of the Year. The move comes...weiterlesen »

Burnham launches leadership bid with calls for Thames Water nationalisation

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Andy Burnham has launched his campaign to return to parliament with bold promises to reshape Britain's economy and challenge his party's current direction. The Greater Manchester mayor told Bloomberg :...weiterlesen »

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Iraola officially starts at Liverpool: £112m Diomande talks open as two signings completed

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Liverpool has opened negotiations with RB Leipzig to sign teenage sensation Yan Diomande for £112 million, marking the first major transfer move under new head coach Andoni Iraola. The pursuit of the 19-year-old...weiterlesen »

The winger Liverpool wants for £112m just told PSG he'd welcome a move there

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Liverpool has opened negotiations with RB Leipzig to sign Yan Diomande, the 19-year-old winger who emerged as one of the Bundesliga's breakout stars last season. The German club is demanding at least £112...weiterlesen »

Britain braces for 50mph winds and heavy rain as winter-like storm hits in June

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Britain is bracing for a weekend of unseasonable storm conditions as an Atlantic low-pressure system brings heavy rain and winds gusting up to 50mph. The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning...weiterlesen »

Shakira, Katy Perry and Burna Boy to headline three World Cup opening ceremonies

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The 2026 World Cup will kick off with an unprecedented spectacle: three separate opening ceremonies across three host nations, featuring some of the biggest names in music. Mexico launches the tournament...weiterlesen »

59 days to World Cup: Saudi Arabia gambles on coach with zero national team experience

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Saudi Arabia has appointed Georgios Donis as head coach just 59 days before their opening World Cup match. The Greek manager replaces Hervé Renard, who was sacked in late April following a humiliating...weiterlesen »

Former Channel 4 anchor Jon Snow opens up about living with Alzheimer's in new film

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Jon Snow has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and will discuss his experience in a documentary airing later this month. The 78-year-old former Channel 4 News anchor was diagnosed in 2023 with the...weiterlesen »

World Cup expansion draws 'joke' criticism - South Korea unbeaten but fans pessimistic

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature 48 teams competing over 39 days across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The expanded format has drawn sharp criticism from observers who question whether the...weiterlesen »

World Cup opens June 11 with South Africa in Mexico City - Miami faces 88°F heat and 77% rain chance for Saudi Arabia-Uruguay

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off on June 11 in Mexico City, marking a historic expansion to 48 teams for the first time. The tournament will be held across the United States, Canada, and Mexico through...weiterlesen »

Austria goes around the Earth 14 times together

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The initiative “Austria on Foot” achieved a surprising success with its first nationwide step challenge. On the occasion of the national Walking Day, nearly 700 million steps were collected. This exceeded...weiterlesen »

King Felipe confirms World Cup attendance - Crown Prince Haakon uncertain due to wife's illness

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off this week in the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, marking the first tournament to be hosted by three countries and featuring a record 48 participating teams. The expansion...weiterlesen »

Paraguay ends 16-year World Cup drought as 'Garra Guarani' spirit ignites nation

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Paraguay's national football team has qualified for the 2026 World Cup after a 16-year absence, igniting nationwide celebrations and rekindling the spirit of "La Garra Guarani" – a phrase embodying the...weiterlesen »

40 years old, broken cheekbone, fifth World Cup - Modrić defies the odds

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Luka Modrić will play his fifth World Cup at age 40 despite a recent cheekbone fracture that required surgery. Croatia's coach Zlatko Dalić has named the veteran midfielder in his 26-player squad for the...weiterlesen »

Buffy star Anthony Head dies at 72 as daughters pay tribute to 'extraordinary father'

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British actor Anthony Head has died at 72 from pneumonia complications, his daughters announced. The star of cult TV series Buffy the Vampire Slayer and football comedy Ted Lasso passed away peacefully...weiterlesen »

New details: Fan reveals $5,829 spend on 15 World Cup tickets - hotels top $1,000/night

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup marks a historic shift in football's biggest tournament. For the first time, three nations will co-host the event, with 48 teams competing across the United States, Mexico, and...weiterlesen »

Bosnia plays 'home match' in St. Louis - where war refugees built Little Bosnia

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Bosnia and Herzegovina's national football team will face Panama this Saturday at St. Louis' Energizer Park in an international friendly that transforms the American Midwest into a temporary European stronghold....weiterlesen »

World Cup 2026: New team stories emerge as Norway returns after 28 years with Haaland, Czech Republic ends 20-year wait

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off next week with a historic expansion to 48 teams, marking the first time three nations — the United States, Mexico, and Canada — will co-host the tournament. The competition...weiterlesen »

Ten key players injured - can Argentina defend their World Cup title?

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Argentina's defending World Cup champions face a challenging buildup to the 2026 tournament as Lionel Messi returned to training with the ball while recovering from a hamstring injury. The 38-year-old...weiterlesen »

48 teams, 104 matches, 16 stadiums - and FIFA just changed how ties are broken

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off in six days as the largest tournament in history, featuring 48 teams competing across the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Starting June 11 and running through July...weiterlesen »

£10,000 trips in chaos: US suddenly revokes Scotland fans' World Cup travel permits

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Dozens of Scotland football fans have had their approved US travel authorization suddenly revoked just days before the World Cup, throwing their long-planned trips into chaos. The fans face losing thousands...weiterlesen »

Ivory Coast stuns France 2-1 - World Cup favorites' defensive concerns exposed two weeks before tournament

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France suffered a reality check in their World Cup preparation, losing 1-2 to Ivory Coast at home in Nantes on Thursday. The defeat validated coach Didier Deschamps' warnings against overconfidence as...weiterlesen »

Why watching World Cup 2026 at the bar costs 7.28% more while home TV prices rose just 0.91%

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The upcoming 2026 World Cup has mobilized Brazilian retail, with stores anticipating a surge in demand for electronics, food, beverages, and sports merchandise. According to FecomercioSP, these categories...weiterlesen »

AI predicts France and Spain as World Cup favorites with 16% win probability each as Messi and Ronaldo's final tournament begins June 11

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The 2026 World Cup kicks off next week with an unprecedented scale that reshapes football's biggest tournament. 48 teams will compete across 104 matches in the United States, Canada, and Mexico — making...weiterlesen »

Argentina tops FIFA rankings days before World Cup - but no #1 has ever won since 1992

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Argentina has claimed the top spot in the FIFA world rankings just days before the 2026 World Cup kicks off. The South American side displaced France after Les Bleus suffered a 2-1 friendly defeat to Ivory...weiterlesen »

World Cup 2026: Messi, Ronaldo face final tournament as 48-team format brings triple opening and unprecedented scale

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The 2026 World Cup kicks off on June 11 with an unprecedented scale: 48 teams competing across three countries in what may be the final tournament for Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. The expanded format...weiterlesen »

The four players bookies think will dominate the 2026 World Cup

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Bookmakers have set odds for the 2026 World Cup's best player award, with four stars emerging as clear favorites. Lamine Yamal, Kane, Mbappe, and Olise each sit at 9 to 1 to claim the prestigious individual...weiterlesen »

Britain faces most dangerous security threat in decades as Russia escalates attacks

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Britain faces its most dangerous security period in decades, the UK's Chief of Defence Staff has warned. Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton said the country must prepare for potentially longer conflicts...weiterlesen »

What happened at the 1990s meeting where Donaldson said "I am sorry, please forgive me"?

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A church pastor has told the sexual offences trial of Sir Jeffrey Donaldson that an alleged victim said she could not report abuse because it would "destroy" the former DUP leader's "political reputation"....weiterlesen »

Britain's only female commando killed in helicopter crash days before qualifying as pilot

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Three Royal Navy personnel were killed when their Merlin Mk4 helicopter crashed during a training exercise in Devon. The aircraft plummeted into a field in Sourton, near Okehampton, at approximately 03:45...weiterlesen »

Robot dogs spark 'Black Mirror' fears as they patrol World Cup 2026 venues

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Robot dogs are patrolling World Cup venues in the United States and Mexico as part of an unprecedented security deployment for the 2026 FIFA tournament. The Boston Dynamics Spot robots have sparked intense...weiterlesen »

Trump's World Cup dilemma: FIFA Peace Prize after 200 deaths as tournament becomes political test

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Donald Trump faces a delicate political balancing act as the 2026 Men's World Cup begins June 11, with the massive tournament offering both a potential image boost ahead of critical congressional elections...weiterlesen »

Potter leads Sweden to World Cup after career comeback - Gyokeres' 88th-minute winner seals dramatic qualification

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Graham Potter has guided Sweden to the 2026 World Cup after an 88th-minute winner from Viktor Gyokeres secured a dramatic 3-2 play-off victory over Poland in March. The achievement marks a remarkable career...weiterlesen »

Wait, what? A royal embroiderer just made an 8-meter tapestry about Greggs sausage rolls

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A royal embroiderer has spent more than 200 hours creating an eight-meter tapestry celebrating the British sausage roll. The artwork, unveiled at London's Design Museum, marks National Sausage Roll Day...weiterlesen »

Teacher Criticism Causes Political Dispute

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The Vienna education directorate is under pressure due to its handling of teacher and journalist Thomas Walach. After he highlighted integration and language problems in Vienna schools in a guest article,...weiterlesen »

Royal wedding tomorrow: Peter Phillips to marry NHS nurse as King and senior royals gather in Cotswolds

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Peter Phillips, the eldest grandson of the late Queen Elizabeth II, will marry NHS nurse Harriet Sperling tomorrow in a private ceremony at All Saints Church in Kemble, Gloucestershire. The King and Queen,...weiterlesen »

New Innsbruck study reveals Spain as World Cup favorite at 14.5% - tightest race in history

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off in less than a week, marking the most significant expansion in tournament history. For the first time, 48 teams will compete across 104 matches from June 11 to July 19...weiterlesen »

The World Cup team with more fans abroad than people at home

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Cape Verde's national football team, the Blue Sharks, will make its World Cup debut this month in an unprecedented achievement for the small island nation. The team faces Spain, Uruguay, and Saudi Arabia...weiterlesen »

$98 for a train ride: How FIFA's World Cup is pricing out fans and cities alike

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off in less than a week as the largest tournament in football history. With 48 teams competing across 104 matches in the United States, Mexico, and Canada from June 11 to...weiterlesen »

Euro 2024 champions Spain depart for World Cup with Yamal injury concern ahead of June 15 opener

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Spain's reigning European champions departed Friday morning for the World Cup in the United States, carrying high title expectations but facing critical injury concerns. The team left from Rosalía de Castro...weiterlesen »

Sixth-tier Braintree Town saved by £175k FIFA World Cup payout

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FIFA is set to distribute a record $355 million to football clubs worldwide as the 2026 World Cup approaches. The payment scheme rewards clubs for releasing players to the tournament, with each participant...weiterlesen »

Kane leads open 2026 Ballon d'Or race as World Cup faces financial and political chaos

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The 2026 World Cup is set to generate record revenues of $8.9 billion for FIFA, but national federations face a sobering reality. European teams that fail to reach the semifinals will likely struggle to...weiterlesen »

Why England are playing a fourth-tier US club before the World Cup

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Thomas Tuchel has approached Miami United, a fourth-tier US football club, to help prepare his England squad for the World Cup. The German manager is taking an unconventional route as he aims to deliver...weiterlesen »

Why Haaland can't explore downtown without security approval in World Cup camp

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Norway's national football team has set up their World Cup camp in Greensboro, North Carolina—a city that Norwegian media covering the team describe as surprisingly quiet and nearly deserted. The contrast...weiterlesen »

Mexico crush Serbia 5-1 in final World Cup warm-up as co-hosts complete unbeaten run days before tournament

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Mexico crushed Serbia 5-1 in their final preparation match before the World Cup, sending a powerful statement just days before the tournament begins. The dominant victory at Estadio Nemesio Diez in Toluca...weiterlesen »

World Cup sticker chaos: Austrian shop orders 800, receives just five

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A worldwide Panini sticker collecting frenzy has erupted ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with fans desperately hunting for the coveted collectibles while severe shortages grip multiple markets. From...weiterlesen »

Germany faces USA Saturday in Chicago as Nagelsmann delays Neuer decision over calf injury

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Germany's national football team faces a critical question ahead of their final World Cup warm-up match against the USA in Chicago on Saturday: Will Manuel Neuer be ready to play? Coach Julian Nagelsmann...weiterlesen »

What went wrong with Bodycote's £1.5bn takeover - and why Apollo won't say

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Shares in Bodycote have plunged after US investment firm Apollo Global Management abruptly walked away from a £1.5 billion takeover bid for the UK heat treatment specialist. The stock fell around 10% in...weiterlesen »

World Cup draw complete: England learn Group L opponents Croatia, Ghana and Panama

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England enters the 2026 World Cup hunting their first title in 60 years, but faces a challenging Group L featuring Croatia's experienced squad led by 40-year-old Luka Modric, alongside Ghana and Panama...weiterlesen »

Hugo Broos announces South Africa's World Cup squad: 19 domestic players, only Foster from Europe's top leagues

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The 2026 World Cup will make history as the first edition with 48 teams, spreading 104 matches across 16 stadiums in the USA, Mexico, and Canada. The tournament kicks off on June 11, 2026, when Mexico...weiterlesen »

Climate of fear at World Cup: Players warned to stay silent on politics or risk visa denial

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Former Socceroos captain Craig Foster has warned that footballers are facing a "chilling effect" on speaking out about human rights issues, fearing it could cost them their chance to play at the World...weiterlesen »

Extreme heat threatens player safety at World Cup starting in 6 days - experts warn FIFA

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off next week as the largest tournament in football history. With 48 teams competing across three nations and a groundbreaking new format, the event promises 104 matches over...weiterlesen »

Greek firm buys William Hill owner for £243m as UK tax pressures drive consolidation

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Evoke, the owner of William Hill and 888, has agreed to a £243.1 million takeover by Greek gambling firm Bally's Intralot. The deal marks a major consolidation in the UK betting market as operators face...weiterlesen »

Tuchel names England's World Cup squad as extreme heat threatens player safety

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Thomas Tuchel has revealed England's 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup on Friday, with the tournament set to kick off in less than a week across North America. England's opening match is against Croatia...weiterlesen »

World Cup warm-ups: Spain struggle without stars in Iraq draw while Mexico crush Serbia 5-1

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Mexico crushed Serbia 5-1 in their final World Cup warm-up match in Toluca on Thursday, while European champions Spain were held to a 1-1 draw by Iraq in A Coruña. Co-host Mexico overcame an early deficit...weiterlesen »

Cinemas opening all night for 2am World Cup games - with breakfast boxes

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Cineplexx will show selected FIFA World Cup 2026 matches live on cinema screens to offer fans a communal viewing experience during late-night and early-morning games. The initiative addresses the time...weiterlesen »

2026 World Cup kicks off next Thursday as scientists warn 14 of 16 venues exceed critical heat safety threshold

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off next Thursday with an unprecedented 48-team format across three host nations. Mexico faces South Africa at Mexico City's Estadio Azteca on June 11, launching the largest...weiterlesen »

Man City banks €4,6 million while relegated club gets £175,000 lifeline from FIFA World Cup

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Football clubs worldwide are set to receive a record $355 million from FIFA's Club Benefits Programme for the 2026 World Cup. The payout, which rewards clubs for releasing players to national teams, has...weiterlesen »

Wait, what? England's eating baked beans on toast at the World Cup

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England's national football team has chosen an unlikely pre-match power food for the 2026 World Cup: baked beans on toast. The traditional British comfort dish will be served to players a few hours before...weiterlesen »

Trump says he'd be 'honoured' to meet Iran's new leader - months after US killed his father

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US President Donald Trump has said he would be "honoured" to meet Iran's new supreme leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, just three months after a US military operation killed Khamenei's father and other...weiterlesen »

Aguirre reveals 12 injuries hit Mexico's World Cup prep - but insists team is ready

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Mexico rallied from an early deficit to crush Serbia 5-1 in their final World Cup warm-up match in Toluca, building powerful momentum one week before co-hosting the tournament. The dominant victory extends...weiterlesen »

Wait, who? New Zealand's Tim Payne goes from 5,000 to 5 million followers before World Cup

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New Zealand defender Tim Payne's Instagram following exploded from under 5,000 to over 5 million in just days after an Argentine influencer launched a viral campaign calling him the World Cup's "least-known"...weiterlesen »

Mexico routs Serbia 5-1 just one week before World Cup co-hosts kick off tournament

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Mexico crushed Serbia 5-1 in Toluca, building crucial momentum just one week before the World Cup co-hosts open the tournament. The commanding victory in their final warm-up match demonstrated strong form...weiterlesen »

Scotland faces Bolivia in the final warm-up before the first World Cup in 28 years

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Scotland faces Bolivia in a crucial World Cup warm-up match on Saturday at Sports Illustrated Stadium in New Jersey. The friendly serves as the final test before Scotland's long-awaited return to the World...weiterlesen »

How to Raise 75 Billion Dollars? SpaceX Lures Retail Investors Into the Biggest IPO

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Elon Musk’s rocket builder is planning the largest stock-market debut in history at 75 billion dollars — and it is deliberately bringing retail investors on board to do it. A dedicated IPO website, five...weiterlesen »

The Dutch record Van Dijk could break before knockouts even start

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Virgil van Dijk stands on the brink of Netherlands history. The defender needs just three matches as captain at the 2026 World Cup to break a national record that has stood since multiple generations of...weiterlesen »

NAO report reveals Prince Andrew sublet Royal Lodge cottages for over 20 years while paying peppercorn rent

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Prince Andrew sublet three cottages on the Royal Lodge estate and pocketed the rental income for over two decades while paying only a peppercorn rent for the sprawling mansion, a National Audit Office...weiterlesen »

What FIFA changed for 2026 World Cup anthems - and why it ditched individual intros

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FIFA has unveiled a new pre-game ceremony for the 2026 World Cup. All players and referees will gather at the center circle during national anthems, replacing the controversial individual player introductions...weiterlesen »

Swinney chairs crisis talks as 100 Coalsnaughton homes face 8 more weeks of evacuation

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First Minister John Swinney will visit a Clackmannanshire village on Friday where around 100 homes remain evacuated due to unexplained ground movement. Residents of Coalsnaughton, a former mining village,...weiterlesen »

Badenoch calls drilling ban 'utter madness' as study reveals 4.7 billion barrels untapped

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Kemi Badenoch has sharply criticized the SNP and Labour's opposition to North Sea drilling, calling their stance "utter madness" as a new study reveals billions of barrels of untapped oil and gas west...weiterlesen »

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

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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 »

Playing the enemy: Iran prepares for World Cup in U.S. while at war with host nation

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Iran's national football team is preparing for the 2026 World Cup under extraordinary circumstances — their country is at war with the United States, one of the tournament's host nations. The situation...weiterlesen »

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 »

Training with 8 Bayern stars daily - yet Brown blocks all transfer questions

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German national team player Nathaniel Brown has deflected questions about a reported transfer to FC Bayern Munich, stating his full focus is on the upcoming World Cup. At a press conference in Chicago,...weiterlesen »

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

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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 »

UK-India free-trade deal nears completion as Cooper meets Modi in Delhi

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Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has invited Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow next month during a diplomatic visit to Delhi on Thursday focused on strengthening trade...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 »

Alphonso Davies in race against time to be fit for June 12 World Cup opener on home soil

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Canada's captain Alphonso Davies faces a race against time to be fit for the World Cup opener on June 12. The Bayern Munich star has been training separately due to a hamstring injury, casting doubt over...weiterlesen »

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 »

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 »

$80 bus fare slashed to $20 as New York unveils World Cup transport plan

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New York officials provided a transportation update for the FIFA World Cup on Thursday morning, outlining mobility plans and cost reductions as the tournament approaches. Governor Kathy Hochul and Mayor...weiterlesen »

Ronaldo, Mbappé, LeBron and Ted Lasso unite in Nike's World Cup campaign

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Nike has launched its 2026 World Cup advertising campaign with a star-studded short film that blends sports icons with entertainment personalities. The campaign, titled "Rip The Script," features football...weiterlesen »

The end of opinions - how FIFA's AI will judge every player at the World Cup

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FIFA has launched a data-driven player performance ranking system for the 2026 World Cup that replaces subjective assessments with artificial intelligence and objective match statistics. The "FIFA Power...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 »

Teachers storm Mexico ministry with battering rams one week before World Cup kicks off

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Striking teachers stormed Mexico City's Education Ministry building with damaged lampposts as battering rams just one week before the 2026 World Cup begins. Protesters smashed windows, set fires, and chanted...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 »

Expert slams Swiss FA over Embolo visa crisis: 'This could have been avoided months ago'

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Swiss national team striker Breel Embolo remains stranded in Switzerland, unable to join his teammates for World Cup preparations in the United States. The 29-year-old is waiting for a visa after his electronic...weiterlesen »

Wait, FIFA+ is shutting down? Here's where 2,000 hours of World Cup footage goes

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FIFA has integrated its streaming platform FIFA+ exclusively into DAZN, ending the service's standalone existence after four years. The partnership, announced today, aims to expand global access to football...weiterlesen »

50°C heat and 100+ deaths: Monterrey's crisis as it prepares for 2026 World Cup

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Monterrey faces a critical challenge as it prepares to host four World Cup matches in 2026. The northern Mexican city is grappling with extreme heat, severe water shortages and worsening air pollution...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 »

Norway becomes first football body to join ethics complaint against FIFA chief Infantino

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A human rights organization has filed a complaint against FIFA President Gianni Infantino, accusing him of repeatedly violating political neutrality rules. The Norwegian Football Association became the...weiterlesen »

King Charles launches Gurkha Artillery unit shaped by Ukraine war lessons

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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 »

Donaldson's message to minister revealed: 'I just want to say how sorry I am'

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A man became emotional in court Thursday as he testified about the moment his wife disclosed alleged sexual abuse by former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson when she was a child. The witness told Newry Crown...weiterlesen »

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

vor 2 Tagen - upday.com

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

vor 2 Tagen - 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 »

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

vor 2 Tagen - upday.com

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 »