The injury that threatened Saliba's World Cup - and why Deschamps isn't worried

vor 4 Stunden - upday.com

William Saliba has returned to team training with France despite an ongoing back injury, easing fears that the Arsenal defender might miss the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Manager Didier Deschamps confirmed all...weiterlesen »

Officials warn fans not to walk to World Cup stadium—despite 4.5-mile distance through crowded neighborhoods

vor 5 Stunden - upday.com

Officials are warning soccer fans against walking to MetLife Stadium for the 2026 World Cup, citing safety risks—despite the venue being less than 4.5 miles from the Lincoln Tunnel and accessible through...weiterlesen »

Nine injured in shooting near England's World Cup base in Kansas City

vor 5 Stunden - upday.com

Nine people were injured in a shooting near England's designated World Cup training base in Kansas City, Missouri, raising security concerns just days before the tournament. The incident occurred Saturday...weiterlesen »

240,000 likes but accused of neo-Nazi symbols - Norway's viral Viking photo

vor 9 Stunden - upday.com

The Norwegian national football team sparked a social media sensation with a Viking-themed team photo that has divided opinion ahead of their first World Cup appearance in 26 years. The image shows star...weiterlesen »

26 wickets in 3 Tests: Atkinson's Lord's magic seals England's 115-run win over New Zealand

vor 9 Stunden - upday.com

England secured a vital 115-run victory over New Zealand in the first Test at Lord's, with Gus Atkinson's devastating five-wicket haul sealing the win on day four. The triumph provides a much-needed boost...weiterlesen »

The striker who chose Norway over England - now Haaland delivers World Cup dream

vor 11 Stunden - upday.com

Norway has qualified for the World Cup for the first time since 1998, ending a 28-year absence from major tournaments. Erling Haaland, the 25-year-old Manchester City striker who was not yet born during...weiterlesen »

He refereed the World Cup final in 2022 - now he says reaching another is almost impossible

vor 13 Stunden - upday.com

Polish referee Szymon Marciniak will officiate at his third World Cup when the tournament kicks off in the USA, Canada, and Mexico on June 11. The 45-year-old from Płock, who refereed the 2022 final between...weiterlesen »

3 strikes in 12 months: Why German soccer star Laura Freigang could miss 2027 World Cup

vor 14 Stunden - upday.com

German national soccer player Laura Freigang has publicly addressed allegations over missed anti-doping tests that could result in a two-year ban from the sport. The 28-year-old Eintracht Frankfurt striker...weiterlesen »

Armed guards protect Panini trucks as 2026 World Cup sticker frenzy empties shelves worldwide

vor 15 Stunden - upday.com

The 2026 World Cup Panini sticker album has triggered an unprecedented global frenzy. Stores across more than 130 countries are experiencing shortages as collectors of all ages scramble to complete what...weiterlesen »

Rare Planetary Encounter Enthralls Star Fans

vor 19 Stunden - Volarberg Online

According to the Vienna Working Group for Astronomy (WAA), this striking double star is best seen between June 7 and 11 from 9:30 PM to 10:30 PM in the west-northwest. The closest distance between the...weiterlesen »

Real Madrid's Güler, 21, delivers 2 assists as Turkey wins final World Cup warm-up 2-1

vor 19 Stunden - upday.com

Turkey secured a 2-1 comeback victory against Venezuela in their final warm-up match before the World Cup, with young star Arda Güler providing two assists and showcasing why coach Vincenzo Montella believes...weiterlesen »

48-team World Cup kicks off Thursday as FIFA expects $11bn while host cities face losses

vor einem Tag - upday.com

The 2026 World Cup kicks off this Thursday with a radically different format that has teams and fans scrambling to understand the new math of advancement. For the first time, 48 nations will compete across...weiterlesen »

Neymar announces 2026 World Cup will be his last as calf injury threatens opener

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Brazilian football star Neymar has signaled that the 2026 World Cup will be his final appearance in the tournament. The 34-year-old forward responded to a FIFA social media post this Saturday by commenting...weiterlesen »

Camavinga attends Harvard course near France's World Cup camp after squad snub

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga completed a business course at Harvard Business School this week - time he would have spent preparing for the World Cup had he been selected for France's squad....weiterlesen »

From too scared to ready: Volpato chooses Australia after rejecting Socceroos at 18

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Cristian Volpato has committed to represent Australia at the 2026 World Cup, reversing his decision from four years ago when he declined to play for the Socceroos ahead of the Qatar tournament. The Sassuolo...weiterlesen »

Portugal win 2-1 with 10 men but Leão red card threatens World Cup opener

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Portugal secured a 2-1 victory over Chile in a World Cup warm-up friendly that was marred by a violent first-half brawl, resulting in red cards for Rafael Leão and Chile's Iván Román. The match at Estádio...weiterlesen »

Neymar announces 2026 World Cup will be his last: 'The Last Dance'

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Neymar has announced that the 2026 World Cup will be his final appearance at football's biggest tournament. The Brazilian player confirmed his decision in a comment on FIFA's official social media profile,...weiterlesen »

$50 World Cup tickets for New Yorkers - and a Balotelli philosophy lesson from the mayor

vor einem Tag - upday.com

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani turned to an unlikely inspiration during a press conference on World Cup preparations: Italian footballer Mario Balotelli. Mamdani cited the striker's famous philosophy on...weiterlesen »

Why Flamengo is sending its own physiotherapist to Uruguay's World Cup squad

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Flamengo has authorized the release of physiotherapist Laniyan Neves to join Uruguay's technical staff for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Brazilian professional will focus on monitoring midfielder Giorgian...weiterlesen »

Tuchel worried about patchy pitch ahead of England's World Cup warm-up in Tampa

vor einem Tag - upday.com

England manager Thomas Tuchel has expressed concern about the condition of the temporary grass pitch where his team will face New Zealand on Saturday in their first World Cup warm-up match. Tuchel said...weiterlesen »

World Cup as guests of enemies? How Trump's America threatens to poison the 2026 World Cup

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Two journalists have traveled across the United States to examine how President Donald Trump is using the upcoming World Cup for political purposes. Their documentary reveals a nation deeply divided over...weiterlesen »

156,000 residents, one World Cup dream - Locadia gets green light to face Germany

vor einem Tag - upday.com

FIFA has cleared Curaçao striker Jürgen Locadia to play in the Caribbean island's historic first World Cup match against Germany on June 14. The 32-year-old received a one-match suspension after being...weiterlesen »

8 wins, 0 goals conceded - Tuchel tests England's perfect World Cup squad at Wembley today

vor einem Tag - upday.com

England faces New Zealand in a crucial World Cup warm-up match on Saturday at Wembley Stadium. The game serves as a final test for coach Thomas Tuchel to fine-tune his squad before the Three Lions begin...weiterlesen »

From 87th to 33rd - Panama's remarkable rise ahead of 2026 World Cup

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Thomas Christiansen aims to lead Panama to a historic World Cup run in 2026. The former Bundesliga top scorer, who netted 21 goals for VfL Bochum in the 2002/2003 season, has transformed the Central American...weiterlesen »

Jordan loses 20-year-old Ibrahim Sabra to injury 5 days before first-ever World Cup

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Jordan has lost forward Ibrahim Sabra to a torn ankle ligament just days before the World Cup begins. The 20-year-old's injury compounds the team's offensive problems ahead of their first-ever World Cup...weiterlesen »

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

vor einem Tag - upday.com

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

vor einem Tag - upday.com

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 »

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