30 games unbeaten: Spain's record run dwarfs all previous World Cup preparations

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Spain has entered the 2026 World Cup with a historic 30-game unbeaten streak in regulation time, their longest run without defeat before any World Cup tournament. The Spanish national team solidified their...weiterlesen »

Why Morocco are keeping an injured player who'll miss their Brazil opener

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Morocco's Abde Ezzalzouli will remain with the national team despite a knee injury that threatens to sideline him for the World Cup group stage. The Real Betis winger sustained a moderate sprain of the...weiterlesen »

Three nations, one tournament: World Cup kicks off Thursday with Mexico hosting South Africa

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off Thursday with Mexico facing South Africa at Estadio Guadalajara in Zapopan. Brazilian referee Wilton Sampaio will officiate the opening match, marking the start of a tournament...weiterlesen »

Wait, what? Ronaldo's playing his sixth World Cup at 41 - and Portugal has never won it

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Cristiano Ronaldo will compete in his sixth World Cup at age 41, leading Portugal's pursuit of their first-ever world title alongside what coach Roberto Martínez calls the best generation of players in...weiterlesen »

Messi's World Cup record stands at 21 - and only one player can catch him in 2026

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Lionel Messi has cemented his status as the most decisive player in World Cup history. The Argentine forward has accumulated 21 direct goal contributions across six tournaments, surpassing every other...weiterlesen »

Truly bowled over - Jon Snow on support after revealing Alzheimer's diagnosis

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Former Channel 4 News anchor Jon Snow says he is "truly bowled over" by the outpouring of support since revealing his Alzheimer's diagnosis. The 78-year-old journalist is backing a campaign urging the...weiterlesen »

Explosion with 270 Injured in Vienna: AKH Rehearses for an Emergency

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An emergency drill was conducted at AKH Vienna on Tuesday. In the largest disaster drill to date with a focus on trauma surgery, emergency services and hospital staff simulated a mass casualty event with...weiterlesen »

100 million views, neo-Nazi accusations and 39 million kroner in sales - Norway's World Cup photo divides a nation

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Norway's national football team has sparked fierce debate with a Viking-themed team photo ahead of the 2026 World Cup. The striking image shows star player Erling Haaland and teammates dressed in historical...weiterlesen »

40,000 fans expected: Brazil-USA friendly could shatter Northeast attendance record

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Brazil's women's national team faces the United States tonight at Arena Castelão in Fortaleza in their second friendly match as part of preparations for the 2027 Women's World Cup. Coach Arthur Elias confirmed...weiterlesen »

Witnesses Describe Torture Horror in Assad Trial in Vienna

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On Tuesday, the trial against two former representatives of the Syrian Assad regime continued at the Vienna Regional Court with statements from more victims. Two men described the most miserable detention...weiterlesen »

Student Discovers 1.8 Million-Year-Old Elephant Tooth

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No one had expected such a find. During a beach walk in eastern England, an eleven-year-old student discovered a fossilized tooth, which experts estimate to be around 1.8 million years old. The find even...weiterlesen »

Man Arrested After Knife Attack in Favoriten

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In an apartment on Leibnizgasse in Vienna-Favoriten, a physical altercation between two men occurred on Monday around 10 PM for reasons that are still unclear. A 20-year-old Austrian is said to have seriously...weiterlesen »

Viennese 24-Hour Caregiver with 3 Promille of Alcohol in Blood Injured and Threatened Family Members

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The incident occurred around 10:45 PM after an argument reportedly broke out because the woman allegedly consumed alcohol repeatedly in the house. The 41-year-old is also said to have emptied beer cans...weiterlesen »

Crash on Kärntner Straße: Five People Injured

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A serious traffic accident on Monday evening in Vienna’s city center led to a major operation by rescue services and the fire department. According to the police, a total of five people were injured after...weiterlesen »

Fire Extinguisher Attack on Car: Arrest at Vienna Central Station

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A suspected car burglar was arrested on Monday morning following an operation in the area of Vienna Central Station. The 21-year-old is suspected of having smashed the side window of a parked vehicle and...weiterlesen »

Traffic Operation in Liesing: E-Scooter Removed from Traffic at 74 km/h

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Officers from the Liesing city police command conducted a full-day focused operation in road traffic on June 8, together with forces from the state traffic department. The aim of the checks was to monitor...weiterlesen »

37-Year-Old in Melk Tried to Extinguish Burning Oil with Water: Seriously Injured

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The man apparently tried to extinguish the fire with water, causing a flash fire. The emergency medical helicopter “Christophorus 2” flew the seriously injured man to the AKH Vienna. There was minor property...weiterlesen »

World Cup 2026: Jiménez confirmed as Mexico starter as Manzambi emerges as tournament breakout star

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The 2026 World Cup kicks off Thursday with Mexico facing South Africa in the tournament's opening match. The expanded competition features 48 nations competing across North America over the next two months....weiterlesen »

Herzog before World Cup: "The expectations are already relatively high"

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Andreas Herzog looks forward to the upcoming World Cup with confidence. The former ÖFB record player believes the Austrian national team is strong enough to at least reach the round of 16. At the same...weiterlesen »

ZDF analyst Kromp: Spain will set the benchmark – Germany weakened by Neuer and Undav distractions

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Football expert Friederike Kromp has identified "People Management" as the most demanding challenge in coaching. The 41-year-old coach of Werder Bremen's women's team, who is also covering the 2026 World...weiterlesen »

Meet the tallest player in World Cup history - and he's Austria's backup keeper

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Austrian goalkeeper Florian Wiegele has set a new record as the tallest player in World Cup history. The 25-year-old stands at 2.05 meters, surpassing all previous participants at football's biggest tournament...weiterlesen »

From lifting the trophy to coaching debutants: Cannavaro's World Cup return after 20 years

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Uzbekistan makes its World Cup debut under the guidance of Fabio Cannavaro, the Italian legend who captained his country to victory at the 2006 tournament. The Central Asian nation has qualified for the...weiterlesen »

McGinn vows serious approach for Scotland's first World Cup since 1998

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John McGinn has vowed to adopt a more serious approach to Scotland's World Cup campaign, shelving the comedy antics that marked his Euros appearance in Germany. The Aston Villa midfielder made headlines...weiterlesen »

Father's Day at the House of the Sea: Special Program About Animal Fathers

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The focus is on animals where the males take on a particularly important role in raising the offspring. A special example is the seahorses. Unlike most animal species, here the males carry the fertilized...weiterlesen »

US grants World Cup visas to Iran's team - but blocks Revolutionary Guard staff

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Iran's national football team has secured US visas for the World Cup, clearing a major hurdle just days before their tournament debut amid ongoing conflict between the two nations. US Ambassador to Turkey...weiterlesen »

Olise hat-trick fires France to 3-1 win over Northern Ireland in World Cup send-off

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France secured a commanding 3-1 victory over Northern Ireland in their final World Cup preparation match on Monday, with Bayern Munich's Michael Olise scoring all three goals. The win in Lille marked manager...weiterlesen »

Bosnia's penalty hero Tabakovic races to recover from ankle fracture before World Cup opener against Canada

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Bosnia and Herzegovina is preparing for their second World Cup appearance in North America with a rejuvenated squad and high hopes of advancing beyond the group stage. Coach Sergej Barbarez credits the...weiterlesen »

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 »

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 »

Zero goals from open play: Netherlands captain sounds alarm ahead of World Cup

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Netherlands captain Virgil van Dijk is calling for a more positive mindset as his team prepares for the upcoming World Cup. The 34-year-old stressed that success at the tournament will depend on players...weiterlesen »

Olise's hat-trick sparks Mbappé comparisons - why France's breakout star could define this World Cup

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Michael Olise delivered a stunning hat-trick in France's final World Cup warm-up match, fueling predictions that the Bayern Munich star could emerge as one of the tournament's breakthrough players. Former...weiterlesen »

World Cup hero Grosso takes Fiorentina job - and the revival challenge is massive

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Fabio Grosso has been appointed as the new head coach of AC Fiorentina. The 48-year-old former World Cup winner signed a contract with the Serie A club that runs until the end of June 2028. Grosso arrives...weiterlesen »

France face Northern Ireland under pressure as minister says Deschamps has 'a lot of work to do'

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France takes the pitch in Lille on Monday night for their final preparation match before the 2026 World Cup, hosting Northern Ireland in what serves as both a tactical rehearsal and a confidence booster....weiterlesen »

NFL legend Antonio Freeman: If my son wins World Cup, it tops my Super Bowl

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Antonio Freeman won a Super Bowl with the Green Bay Packers and caught an 81-yard touchdown pass from Brett Favre in the championship game. But the former NFL wide receiver believes his son Alex winning...weiterlesen »

How Infantino went from Platini's subordinate to FIFA president - and now faces conspiracy claim

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Former UEFA president Michel Platini has launched legal action against FIFA and its president Gianni Infantino, alleging a conspiracy to sabotage his bid for the FIFA presidency in 2015. Platini filed...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 »

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 »

Can't afford the stadium? NYC offers 50,000 free World Cup Final spots in Central Park

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New York City is bringing the World Cup Final to Central Park. Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced on Monday that around 50,000 soccer fans will be able to watch the July 19 championship match for free at one...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 »

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 »

Goalkeeper misses daughter's birth to stay with South Korea for World Cup prep

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South Korean goalkeeper Kim Seung-gyu has missed the birth of his first child to remain with the national team during their 2026 World Cup preparations. The 35-year-old FC Tokyo player stayed with the...weiterlesen »

Can Neymar recover in 5 days? Brazil star's final World Cup hangs on Monday's scan results

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Neymar undergoes crucial medical tests on Monday that will determine if Brazil's star forward can play in the country's World Cup opener against Morocco on Saturday. The 34-year-old is racing to recover...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 »

£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 »

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 »

Norway coach slams Scotland over last-minute match cancellation as 'unprofessional'

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Norway's coach Ståle Solbakken has sharply criticized Scotland for canceling a planned training match at the last minute, calling the decision "unprofessional" and questioning the cited injury concerns....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 »

Safety Debate After Carriage Accident in Vienna's City Center

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Following a serious carriage accident in Vienna, the animal rights organization PETA is demanding a ban on horse-drawn carriages in the Austrian capital. The occasion is an incident from Friday, in which...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 »

Ready to ride? Uber's self-driving taxis hit London streets in months - same price

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Self-driving taxis will carry paying passengers on UK roads for the first time this summer. Wayve, the company developing the technology, announced it is "ready to go" as Uber prepares to launch the service...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 »

Suspected Burglar Surprised and Arrested in Van

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A 57-year-old man noticed from his balcony on Sunday evening how a person pushed open the door of the cargo area of his parked van. He then rushed to his vehicle. When the 57-year-old arrived on the street,...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 »

Man in Vienna Attacked by Two Unknown Individuals

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Witnesses alerted the police on Saturday around 10:15 PM after they were drawn to a confrontation between several men by loud screams. According to the Vienna State Police Directorate, a 30-year-old man...weiterlesen »

Iran's World Cup team forced to enter and exit USA same day for all matches

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Iran's national football team faces unprecedented restrictions ahead of the World Cup, with players required to enter and exit the USA on the same day for their matches. The team held its first closed-door...weiterlesen »

Germany's World Cup squad gets cooling vests and frozen gel tech for 33°C heat

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Germany's national football team faces extreme heat at the 2026 FIFA World Cup and has equipped players with innovative cooling technology. The team travels to their Winston-Salem camp on Monday, where...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 »

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 »

Chris Hoy defies terminal cancer diagnosis: 'Plenty of life left in us'

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Six-time Olympic gold medallist Sir Chris Hoy has declared "there's plenty of life left in us" as he works to challenge how people view those living with stage four cancer. The cyclist spoke to the Press...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 »

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 »

Adams and Shankland both shine - but who starts for Scotland against Haiti?

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Che Adams scored twice as Scotland cruised to a 4-0 victory over Bolivia in their final World Cup warm-up match on Saturday in New Jersey. The Torino striker now hopes his performance has secured him a...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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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

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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 »

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