£260 4K TVs and £18 headphones: Budget kit for World Cup's late-night matches

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With the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicking off on June 11, viewers are preparing their home setups to watch the tournament hosted across the United States, Mexico, and Canada. The 48-team competition runs through...weiterlesen »

Every 2026 World Cup match will be at least 6 minutes longer

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Football fans watching the 2026 World Cup will have to adjust to significantly longer matches. FIFA has introduced mandatory three-minute hydration breaks in each half of every game, regardless of weather...weiterlesen »

19-year-old Endrick has 4 goals in 17 games for Brazil - Cunha has 1 in 23. World Cup debate erupts

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Endrick scored the winning goal for Brazil in their 2-1 victory over Egypt on Saturday, sparking fierce debate about whether the 19-year-old Real Madrid forward should claim the national team's historic...weiterlesen »

DAZN, SBT unveil World Cup commentary teams: Pepe Reina joins, Galvão Bueno returns

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Major broadcasters across multiple countries have unveiled their commentary teams for the 2026 World Cup, with former Spanish goalkeeper Pepe Reina joining DAZN and veteran Brazilian announcer Galvão Bueno...weiterlesen »

Less than four weeks of rest: LaLiga to start August 15 after World Cup ends July 19

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LaLiga's 2026-2027 season will kick off on the weekend of August 15-16 after an arbitration ruling sided with the league against the Spanish Footballers' Association. The decision resolves a calendar dispute...weiterlesen »

Germany women's coach Wück demands development despite World Cup qualification - Wolfsburg quartet to anchor Slovenia test

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Germany's women's national team coach Christian Wück has secured World Cup qualification but refuses to ease pressure on his players. Despite the team's spot in Brazil 2027 being confirmed, Wück made clear...weiterlesen »

18 charges including rape: What Donaldson told police about light incident with child

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Former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson denied doing "anything untoward" in a police interview about an incident where an alleged victim claimed he used a light to stare at her. Audio recordings of his...weiterlesen »

12 years later: Ivory Coast returns to World Cup with hero's welcome and France win

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The Ivory Coast national football team arrived in the United States on Sunday to a hero's welcome from hundreds of passionate supporters in Wilmington, Delaware. The Elephants return to the World Cup stage...weiterlesen »

Billion pints and $50bn bets: Who really wins from the 2026 World Cup

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Major US industries are poised to cash in on the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with economic winners already identified months before kickoff. Yet economists remain deeply skeptical about the tournament's actual...weiterlesen »

Mbappé backs Ronaldo to outscore Messi at 2026 World Cup - but plans to beat them both

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Kylian Mbappé has predicted that Cristiano Ronaldo will score more goals than Lionel Messi at the 2026 World Cup. But the 27-year-old made one thing clear: he himself plans to be the tournament's top scorer....weiterlesen »

Messi and Ronaldo set for final World Cup as 2026 tournament expands to 48 teams

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off on June 11 with Mexico facing South Africa at the iconic Azteca Stadium in Mexico City, marking the start of the most expansive tournament in football history. For the...weiterlesen »

Jill Scott tackles 388-mile challenge to give young people the safe spaces that made her dream possible

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Former England footballer Jill Scott has kicked off an ambitious 388-mile Sport Relief challenge, cycling and running from London's Wembley Stadium to Sunderland's Stadium of Light over five days. The...weiterlesen »

What Rangnick told AC Milan - and why Austria is holding its breath

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Austria's national team coach Ralf Rangnick faces a career-defining choice as the World Cup approaches. The German has received an offer to become Sporting Director at AC Milan, with a decision expected...weiterlesen »

Music, Culinary Delights and Summer Feeling: Rock Rodaun Enters the Fifth Round

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After successful past years, Rock Rodaun 2026 is already in its fifth edition. The volunteer-organized festival brings a wide musical spectrum to Vienna-Rodaun over two days – from rock and indie-pop to...weiterlesen »

Vienna Stock Exchange Faces False Start: Middle East Escalation Weighs on Stock Markets

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After last week’s losses, a weak trading day is also emerging at the Vienna Stock Exchange at the start of the week. A bank indication saw the domestic leading index ATX about 30 minutes before the start...weiterlesen »

Large-Scale Inspection in Vienna: Numerous Violations and Technical Defects Discovered

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On June 6, the Vienna State Police Directorate conducted extensive focus checks in road traffic together with the City of Vienna. The focus was on tampered e-scooters and e-scooters with unauthorized maximum...weiterlesen »

Apple WWDC 2026: Will Cupertino Finally Deliver an AI Siri Worthy of the Name?

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Today at 7:00 PM, Apple kicks off its WWDC 2026 developer conference, and it is arguably the most important keynote appearance in years. After the chaotic launch of “Apple Intelligence” in 2024, the company...weiterlesen »

Peace March from Spain to Jerusalem Passes Through Austria in 2026

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The international Peacewalk 2026 reaches Austria in the summer. The pilgrimage route leads from Spain to Jerusalem and includes around 850 kilometers on Austrian soil. Stops are planned in several cities...weiterlesen »

UK to announce platform bans and social media restrictions for under-16s within 10 days

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Sir Keir Starmer is preparing to announce sweeping restrictions on social media for children under 16 within the next 10 days. The Prime Minister is expected to unveil an "Australian-plus" model that combines...weiterlesen »

The Great Rotation: How SpaceX, OpenAI and Anthropic Are Draining Crypto’s Capital

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It is a striking coincidence in timing. Just as Wall Street lines up the three largest tech listings of the year, the crypto market has shed more than 600 billion dollars in total value in the span of...weiterlesen »

One shutout in 13 games - USMNT's defensive crisis puts World Cup run at risk

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The U.S. men's national team faces a critical question heading into Friday's World Cup opener against Paraguay: Can Chris Richards recover from his ankle injury in time to shore up a vulnerable defense?...weiterlesen »

Severe storms threaten World Cup opening as Mexico City issues Orange Alert

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Mexico City is bracing for severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall as the World Cup opening ceremony kicks off Thursday. Weather authorities have issued multiple "Orange Alert" warnings for the capital,...weiterlesen »

Morocco coach: We fear no opponent as Brazil World Cup clash looms

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Morocco's coach Mohamed Ouabi has declared his team fears no opponent as they prepare to face Brazil in their World Cup opener on June 13 in New Jersey. Morocco enters the tournament with confidence built...weiterlesen »

421 people accuse Mohamed Al Fayed of rape, trafficking and forced abortions

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Survivors of abuse by billionaire Mohamed Al Fayed are demanding a full trafficking investigation into allegations spanning nearly four decades. More than 400 people have come forward with claims of rape,...weiterlesen »

Netherlands take over Times Square as World Cup warm-up kicks off in empty New York stadium

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The Netherlands national football team will play their final warm-up match before the 2026 World Cup on Monday at 8:45 PM Dutch time against Uzbekistan in New York. The match at Icahn Stadium marks the...weiterlesen »

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

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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 »

Wait, what? US may purchase Chagos Islands after Trump's Greenland dream failed

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The White House is reportedly considering a plan to purchase the Chagos Islands, bypassing Britain's stalled deal to cede the territory to Mauritius. The move comes after President Donald Trump's earlier...weiterlesen »

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

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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

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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 »

Tuchel picks Rice over Bellingham for vice-captain role - here's why it matters

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Declan Rice has been named England's vice-captain for the World Cup 2026 campaign by manager Thomas Tuchel. The Arsenal player takes on the leadership role as England prepares for their opening match against...weiterlesen »

Trump once played on a multicultural soccer team - now his World Cup faces human rights warnings

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Donald Trump's history with soccer runs deeper than his current political theater suggests. As the 2026 World Cup approaches, the US President who once played the sport as a teenager now stands at the...weiterlesen »

Spain crush England 4-0 to seize World Cup qualification control with one match left

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Spain crushed England 4-0 in Mallorca on Saturday night, handing Sarina Wiegman's side their heaviest defeat in 17 years and seizing control of World Cup qualification. The result flipped the group standings...weiterlesen »

Why a DUP MP stood with masked men - and her defence that's angered rivals

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A DUP MP has defended herself against widespread political criticism after photographs showed her standing among masked men at a counter protest to a pro-Palestine march. Carla Lockhart faced condemnation...weiterlesen »

12-game ban for assault: This referee will officiate Spain's World Cup warm-up

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Fernando Hernández, a Mexican referee previously suspended for assaulting a player, will officiate Spain's final friendly match before the 2026 World Cup. The Spanish national team faces Peru on Tuesday...weiterlesen »

16 minutes into friendly, Wesley's World Cup dream ends - and Brazil scrambles for a solution

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Brazil has lost right-back Wesley to a thigh injury just days before the World Cup, forcing coach Carlo Ancelotti to call up midfielder Éderson as a late replacement. The injury occurred during Saturday's...weiterlesen »

48-team World Cup kicks off June 11 as Curacao, Jordan, Uzbekistan and Cabo Verde make historic debuts

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup will mark a historic shift in tournament scale. Expanding from 32 to 48 teams, the competition will feature 104 matches across 39 days, introducing four debutant nations and presenting...weiterlesen »

Algeria rewards Petkovic with contract extension to 2028 after 24 wins in 31 games

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The Algerian Football Federation has extended coach Vladimir Petkovic's contract until July 2028, just days before the national team begins its World Cup campaign. The move signals confidence in the 62-year-old...weiterlesen »

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

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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 »

"My life stood still": Widow's grief endures 30 years after IRA murdered detective

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Ireland marked the 30th anniversary of Detective Garda Jerry McCabe's murder on Sunday with mass and remembrance events in Limerick. The father-of-five was shot dead by a Provisional IRA gang during a...weiterlesen »

Empty stadiums and $620 tickets: World Cup 2026 faces crisis as tournament kicks off Thursday

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The largest World Cup in history kicks off Thursday in Mexico, but the tournament faces unprecedented challenges. Empty stadiums, soaring ticket prices, and political tensions are dampening enthusiasm...weiterlesen »

Tuchel slams England's 'freestyle' play despite win over New Zealand

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England secured a 1-0 win over New Zealand in Tampa, but coach Thomas Tuchel delivered a blunt assessment of his team's performance. The manager criticized his players for abandoning tactical discipline...weiterlesen »

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

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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

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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 »

What Xhaka told his Switzerland teammates - and why Yakin stayed calm

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Switzerland captain Granit Xhaka has issued a stark warning to his teammates following their underwhelming 1-1 draw against Australia in San Diego on Saturday. The midfielder publicly criticized the team's...weiterlesen »

Schweinsteiger sets semi-final target for Germany after decade of quarter-final struggles

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Bastian Schweinsteiger has set modest expectations for Germany's World Cup campaign. The former World Cup winner considers reaching the semi-finals a significant achievement, pointing to the team's inconsistent...weiterlesen »

One billion extra pints: 2026 World Cup set for record beer sales, but 4 AM kick-offs dampen German gains

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The 2026 World Cup is projected to generate record beer consumption globally, with analysts estimating 1 billion extra pints sold during the tournament. But late kick-off times caused by time zone differences...weiterlesen »

Why Schweinsteiger doesn't see Germany as World Cup favorites - and what must change

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Bastian Schweinsteiger has set modest expectations for Germany at the 2026 World Cup, saying a semi-final appearance would represent a significant achievement. The former World Cup winner based his assessment...weiterlesen »

Nine wins in a row - yet Nagelsmann identifies clear weaknesses before World Cup

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Germany secured a 2-1 victory over the USA in their final World Cup warm-up match in Chicago, extending their winning streak to nine games. But coach Julian Nagelsmann identified clear areas for improvement...weiterlesen »

Liverpool sacks Slot, appoints Iraola after Salah calls for attacking football

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Liverpool has sacked head coach Arne Slot and appointed Andoni Iraola on a two-year deal after an end-of-season review concluded a "change of direction" was needed. The decision aligns with Mohamed Salah's...weiterlesen »

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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'

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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 »

67% possession, 20 shots, zero goals - Canada's attacking crisis deepens before World Cup

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Canada drew 1-1 with Ireland in their final World Cup preparation match on Friday, but the result did little to ease concerns about the co-hosts' ability to score goals. The team's only goal came from...weiterlesen »

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

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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 »

Germany's retro World Cup warm-up shirts spark 'carnival' mockery from fans online

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Germany's national football team sparked a wave of online mockery with new warm-up shirts that fans quickly labeled a "Carnival Edition." The colorful jerseys made their debut before the team's final test...weiterlesen »

France face Northern Ireland on Monday in final World Cup warm-up before US departure

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France faces Northern Ireland in their final preparatory friendly on Monday, June 8, at 4:10 PM Brasília time before departing for the 2026 World Cup. The match offers coach Didier Deschamps a last opportunity...weiterlesen »

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

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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 »

From Euro champions to humiliation: What went so wrong for England against Spain?

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England suffered their heaviest defeat in 17 years as Spain thrashed the Lionesses 4-0 in Mallorca. The crushing loss dealt a significant blow to England's hopes of directly qualifying for the 2027 Women's...weiterlesen »

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

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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 »

Wait, what? Zoo animals are predicting 2026 World Cup results - and they're serious

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Animals at the Guadalajara Zoo in Mexico have turned into World Cup fortune-tellers. Elephants, gorillas, a puma, and giraffes predicted the outcomes of several matches ahead of the tournament's June 11...weiterlesen »

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

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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

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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

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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 »

5-0 rout: Belgium hit top form days before World Cup opener against Egypt

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Belgium completed their World Cup preparations with a commanding 5-0 victory over Tunisia in Brussels on Saturday. The Red Devils demonstrated their attacking strength in their final warmup match before...weiterlesen »

€348m budget gamble: France's football federation bets financial future on World Cup

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The French Football Federation has unveiled a record 348 million euro budget for the 2026-27 season as it attempts to recover from an unusual financial deficit, banking heavily on the national team's upcoming...weiterlesen »

Argentina lose defender Balerdi days before World Cup - three-week injury rules him out

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Argentina has suffered a major blow just days before the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Defender Leonardo Balerdi has been ruled out of the tournament after sustaining a muscle injury during training. The 27-year-old...weiterlesen »

He predicted the last 3 World Cup winners - now he says don't trust his 2026 forecast

vor 2 Tagen - upday.com

A German investment strategist who correctly predicted the last three World Cup winners has forecast the Netherlands to win the 2026 tournament. But Joachim Klement himself warns against taking his model...weiterlesen »

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