Some political parties don't believe in defence, former...

Some political parties don't believe in defence, former NATO chief tells MPs

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Some political parties "don't believe in defence" at all, the former head of NATO has claimed in a sharp attack on what he calls "corrosive complacency" among Britain's political establishment. Lord George...weiterlesen »

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Portugal face Nigeria tomorrow in final World Cup warm-up before DR Congo opener

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Portugal faces Nigeria on Wednesday in their final preparation match before the 2026 World Cup in North America. The friendly at Estádio Dr. Magalhães Pessoa in Leiria marks the last chance for Portugal's...weiterlesen »

Brazil ranks 43rd globally for clean sheets as World Cup favorites face defensive crisis

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Brazil enters the 2026 World Cup carrying heavy expectations but facing significant defensive vulnerabilities. The five-time champions have conceded goals in their last five matches and rank 43rd among...weiterlesen »

Strongest quake in 150 years disrupts England training - days before World Cup opener

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England's World Cup preparations were hit by an unexpected shake-up when a magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck their training camp in West Palm Beach, Florida. The tremor, which occurred Monday afternoon during...weiterlesen »

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

vor 4 Stunden - upday.com

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 »

Tuchel's Bellingham dilemma: Captain's armband one day, bench threat the next

vor 4 Stunden - upday.com

England coach Thomas Tuchel has cast doubt over Jude Bellingham's status as a guaranteed starter for the World Cup, revealing the Real Madrid midfielder faces stiff competition for a place in the starting...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 »

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Lower Austrian Gas Station Operator Slips into Million-Euro Bankruptcy

vor 5 Stunden - Volarberg Online

A well-known gas station operator from Lower Austria has encountered financial difficulties. A restructuring procedure with self-administration has been opened for WVRAST Gastronomiebetriebs-GmbH from...weiterlesen »

Snake Hides in Car – Curious Incident in Lower Austria

vor 5 Stunden - Volarberg Online

An unusual operation recently occupied the employees of an ARBÖ inspection center in Traiskirchen. A member turned to the technicians after observing a snake crawling into his car on a company parking...weiterlesen »

Rattlesnakes, wildfires and captain's criticism - Switzerland's chaotic World Cup camp

vor 5 Stunden - upday.com

Switzerland's national football team is facing an unusual series of challenges at its training base in San Diego as it prepares for the World Cup. The squad has dealt with rattlesnake warnings, wildfires...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 »

10-second rule catches Olise - teammate forced to wait as France play with 10 men

vor 5 Stunden - upday.com

Michael Olise became the first player to experience the consequences of a strict new FIFA rule during France's friendly against Northern Ireland. The Bayern Munich winger took too long to leave the field...weiterlesen »

Experts baffled by Noah Donohoe's final hours - 'We know less than we don't know'

vor 6 Stunden - upday.com

Psychology and psychiatry experts have told an inquest they cannot explain the behaviour of 14-year-old Noah Donohoe before his death in 2020, despite ruling out drug use, psychosis and mental disorders....weiterlesen »

Witnesses Describe Torture Horror in Assad Trial in Vienna

vor 7 Stunden - Volarberg Online

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 »

Secret spy camera found in Whitehall building housing Home Office

vor 10 Stunden - upday.com

A secret camera has been discovered in a sensitive Whitehall building, sparking fears of espionage. Security officials found the hidden device in a ceiling panel at Marsham Street in central London, which...weiterlesen »

Linkin Park, Basketball and City Hall: Vienna Faces Traffic Jams and Delays

vor 12 Stunden - Volarberg Online

The kickoff is on Tuesday with the Linkin Park concert at the Ernst-Happel-Stadium. The band will perform from 6:30 PM as part of their “From Zero World Tour.” Around 60,000 visitors are expected. Since...weiterlesen »

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

vor 13 Stunden - Volarberg Online

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

vor 13 Stunden - upday.com

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 »

Creditors lay legal siege to Spanish football team days before World Cup kickoff

vor 14 Stunden - upday.com

A US investment fund has registered court judgments across multiple American cities hosting the 2026 World Cup, escalating legal pressure on Spain to collect €2.3 billion in unpaid compensation for renewable...weiterlesen »

Why Carry-On Luggage Doesn't Fly Despite Correct Dimensions

vor 15 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Many air travelers rely on their hand luggage being allowed in the cabin without issue if the size and weight meet the airline’s requirements. But this is by no means guaranteed. Even correctly measured...weiterlesen »

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

vor 15 Stunden - upday.com

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 »

Woman feared "more wrath to come" - two weeks later he stabbed her 31 times

vor 17 Stunden - upday.com

An electrician who stabbed his partner to death 31 times and then blew up their London home in a gas explosion faces life imprisonment today. Clifton George, 45, will be sentenced at Snaresbrook Crown...weiterlesen »

ICC prosecutor who sought Netanyahu arrest suspended over sex misconduct claims

vor 18 Stunden - upday.com

Karim Khan, the chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, has been suspended from his duties following sexual misconduct allegations. The British barrister faces disciplinary proceedings in...weiterlesen »

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

vor 21 Stunden - upday.com

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

vor 21 Stunden - upday.com

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

vor 21 Stunden - upday.com

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

vor 22 Stunden - upday.com

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

vor 23 Stunden - upday.com

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'

vor 24 Stunden - upday.com

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 »

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 »

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

vor einem Tag - upday.com

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 »

What changed the psychiatrist's mind about Noah Donohoe - and why experts still disagree

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Conflicting expert opinions emerged at the inquest into 14-year-old Noah Donohoe's death, with psychologists unable to agree on whether he experienced a psychotic episode before his disappearance in Belfast...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 »

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 »

Scaloni's World Cup headache: Why Argentina won't rush to replace injured defender

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Argentina's coaching staff is closely monitoring three injured players just days before their World Cup debut, with midfielder Leandro Paredes and full-backs Nahuel Molina and Gonzalo Montiel requiring...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 »

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

vor einem Tag - upday.com

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 »