Days before World Cup kickoff: Mexico coach can't name even...

Days before World Cup kickoff: Mexico coach can't name even three certain starters

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Mexico's national team coach Javier Aguirre remains undecided on his starting lineup just days before the World Cup opener against South Africa on Thursday. The veteran coach has not even selected a captain...weiterlesen »

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From no pro league to World Cup contenders: How Japan built a team to challenge in 2026

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Japan completed their World Cup preparations with a narrow 2-1 victory over their own U-19 team, but coach Hajime Moriyasu faces a fitness concern over captain Wataru Endo ahead of Sunday's crucial opening...weiterlesen »

First World Cup in 52 years - now Congo faces Ebola travel bans despite no player contact

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The Democratic Republic of Congo's national football team has been forced to relocate a crucial pre-World Cup friendly match to France after Spanish authorities blocked the game due to Ebola outbreak fears....weiterlesen »

Chris Richards completes first full training - but U.S. has 48 hours to decide for Friday opener

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Key U.S. defender Chris Richards participated in his first full training session on Monday since sustaining an ankle injury in May, providing a major boost ahead of the World Cup. The center back had been...weiterlesen »

Mexico restores World Cup flag ceremony discontinued under López Obrador

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The Mexican football team received the national flag at the High Performance Center in a ceremony where President Claudia Sheinbaum officially presented the flag to the team, reviving a tradition that...weiterlesen »

Second consecutive tournament gone: Timber's groin injury ends World Cup hopes for Netherlands

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Netherlands defender Jurriën Timber has been ruled out of the 2026 World Cup due to a groin injury. The 24-year-old Arsenal player will be replaced in the squad by Lutsharel Geertruida from Sunderland....weiterlesen »

WM-Aus für Arsenal-Star

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Die Weltmeisterschaft in Nordamerika wird ohne Jurriën Timber stattfinden. Wie der niederländische Fußballverband mitteilt, ist eine WM-Teilnahme aufgrund der Leistenverletzung des Rechtsverteidigers medizinisch...weiterlesen »

Tuchel axes Maguire from World Cup squad as defender joins Netflix pundit lineup

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Harry Maguire will appear as a pundit on Netflix's daily World Cup show after being left out of Thomas Tuchel's England squad for the tournament. The Manchester United defender joins Gary Lineker, Alan...weiterlesen »

Why Koeman's wife will miss the World Cup - and the one match she might attend

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Netherlands national football team coach Ronald Koeman has revealed that his wife Bartina will be unable to attend the upcoming World Cup due to her ongoing cancer treatment. The 65-year-old is battling...weiterlesen »

Portugal vs Colombia tickets jump from $273 to $2,889 in six months

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FIFA has introduced dynamic pricing for the 2026 World Cup, causing ticket costs to surge dramatically and sparking sharp criticism from fans. The system marks the first time the football governing body...weiterlesen »

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Eight pairs of brothers at World Cup 2026 - four could face each other on opposite teams

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Eight pairs of brothers will compete at the 2026 World Cup, with four sets of siblings representing different national teams. The unique situation creates the possibility of family members facing each...weiterlesen »

World Cup 2026 kicks off June 14 as New York AG subpoenas FIFA over ticket prices

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup promises to be the biggest tournament in history — 48 teams, 104 matches across three countries, and over six million fans expected. But beneath the record-breaking numbers, a growing...weiterlesen »

Roberto Mancini returns to Italy job with €8m deal after Euro 2020 glory

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Roberto Mancini is set to return as head coach of the Italian national football team, three years after he led the Azzurri to their Euro 2020 triumph. The 61-year-old has reportedly agreed to a four-year...weiterlesen »

US blocks first Somali World Cup referee from entering despite diplomatic passport

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Omar Abdulkadir Artan, the first Somali referee selected for the World Cup, was denied entry to the United States and sent back just days before the tournament begins. The 34-year-old had arrived with...weiterlesen »

Curaçao arrives in old school bus for World Cup warm-up – and the internet loves it

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Curaçao's national football team arrived at their final World Cup warm-up match in an old, windowless school bus – and the image instantly went viral. The Caribbean island nation of just 150,000 inhabitants...weiterlesen »

Free EV charging for MLAs claiming £6,500 travel costs - visitors paid

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Electric vehicle chargers at Stormont have been suspended after it emerged that Assembly members were using them for free while claiming thousands of pounds in travel allowances. The charging points in...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 »

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 »

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 »

The stadium where Maradona's 'Hand of God' happened makes World Cup history again

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The Azteca Stadium in Mexico City will make history Thursday when it hosts the World Cup opening match for the third time - a record no other football venue has achieved. Mexico faces South Africa at 1:00...weiterlesen »

The cancer benefit no one expected from Wegovy and Ozempic - and it's huge

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Weight loss drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic have slashed the risk of obesity-related cancers by 41% in a major study, prompting experts to call for urgent investigation of these medications as potential...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 »

From braais to tequila shots: How the world eats and drinks the World Cup

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Football fans worldwide are transforming World Cup viewing into culinary celebrations, pairing matches with dishes and drinks that reflect their national identities. From South African braais to Mexican...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 »

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 »

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 »

Man United to scout Leao, Tchouameni and 15 others during 2026 World Cup

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Manchester United is set to use the 2026 World Cup as a major scouting opportunity, with manager Michael Carrick and his recruitment team monitoring 17 players linked with potential moves to Old Trafford....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 »

FIFA chases 60 fans for free tickets - while tens of thousands remain unsold

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FIFA has mistakenly issued about 60 World Cup tickets without charge due to a payment processing error - and now wants affected buyers to pay up. The ticketing mishap comes as the soccer governing body...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 »

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 »

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 »

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

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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 »