Masked protesters torch bus in Belfast after stabbing sparks anti-immigration unrest

vor 4 Stunden - upday.com

Masked protesters set a bus on fire in Belfast on Tuesday evening, as anti-immigration demonstrations erupted following a stabbing attack the night before. The violence saw commercial bins ignited and...weiterlesen »

Gilberto Mora, 17, will become youngest player at 2026 World Cup - top European clubs interested

vor 6 Stunden - upday.com

Gilberto Mora will become the youngest player at the 2026 FIFA World Cup when Mexico faces South Africa in the tournament's opening match on Thursday. At just 17 years and 240 days old, the Club Tijuana...weiterlesen »

Brazil forward visualizes scoring World Cup final goal every day in mirror ritual

vor 7 Stunden - upday.com

Brazilian forward Luiz Henrique has revealed an unusual mental preparation routine ahead of the World Cup: every day, he looks in the mirror and visualizes himself scoring the decisive goal in the final...weiterlesen »

40% pay rise makes SoFi workers highest-paid in NFL as World Cup strike averted

vor 7 Stunden - upday.com

Workers at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles have reached a tentative agreement with stadium operators just days before the venue hosts the FIFA World Cup opener, averting a strike that threatened to disrupt...weiterlesen »

"The Beauty and the Beast" Returns to Vienna as a New Production

vor 8 Stunden - Volarberg Online

The Broadway musical is considered one of the longest-running productions. Premiered in 1994, it is based on the 1991 Disney animated film, which won two Oscars, three Golden Globes, and four Grammys....weiterlesen »

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

vor 9 Stunden - upday.com

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

vor 9 Stunden - upday.com

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

vor 9 Stunden - upday.com

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 10 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 »

These New Summer Flight Destinations Now Departing from Vienna

vor 11 Stunden - Volarberg Online

For vacationers from Austria, the travel world will become a bit larger this summer. Several airlines are launching new direct connections from Vienna, taking travelers non-stop to some of the most exciting...weiterlesen »

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

vor 10 Stunden - upday.com

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 »

Viennese Initiative for Heating Transition Receives EU Award

vor 11 Stunden - Volarberg Online

The initiative supports owners and residential communities in switching from gas heating to renewable heating systems. According to the City of Vienna, 1,030 gas heaters were replaced within two years....weiterlesen »

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

vor 10 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 »

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

vor 10 Stunden - upday.com

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 »

Lower Austrian Gas Station Operator Slips into Million-Euro Bankruptcy

vor 11 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 »

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

vor 12 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

vor 12 Stunden - upday.com

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 12 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 »

ImPulsTanz Festival: Twelve World Premieres and South Korea Focus

vor 13 Stunden - Volarberg Online

The Greek choreographer Christos Papadopoulos is one of the international dance stars who will be presenting themselves to the Viennese audience for the first time at the upcoming festival. His opening...weiterlesen »

Witnesses Describe Torture Horror in Assad Trial in Vienna

vor 14 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 »

This is what LottoPlus players should know now

vor 14 Stunden - Volarberg Online

A significant innovation is coming to Austria’s lottery players from July. The Austrian Lotteries are expanding the LottoPlus offering and will introduce two draws per round in the future. The change affects...weiterlesen »

Trouble for Warm Showerers: In Penzing and Ottakring, the Hot Water is Being Turned Off

vor 14 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Summer can come, because: For numerous households in Vienna, there will only be a cold shower at the end of June. Due to extensive maintenance and modernization work on the district heating network, around...weiterlesen »

Police Service Dog "Orlik" Sniffs Out Church Burglar in Vienna-Wieden

vor 15 Stunden - Volarberg Online

The break-in occurred around 12:30 AM. The Serbian national is alleged to have forcibly broken open and damaged the entrance door. Residents became aware of the incident and notified the Vienna police....weiterlesen »

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

vor 19 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 »

The unusual device England players will hold to stay cool at the World Cup

vor 20 Stunden - upday.com

England's national football team is deploying cutting-edge technology and meticulous preparation to combat the sweltering heat and humidity awaiting them at the 2026 World Cup in North America. From specially...weiterlesen »

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

vor 20 Stunden - upday.com

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 21 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 »

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

vor 21 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 »

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

vor einem Tag - 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 einem Tag - 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 einem Tag - 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 einem Tag - 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 »

Why could terrorists get compensation? Badenoch targets equality duty

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch will announce plans to scrap equality rules requiring police officers, nurses, and teachers to consider diversity impacts in their daily work. The proposal targets...weiterlesen »

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

vor einem Tag - 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 »

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

vor einem Tag - upday.com

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 »

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

vor einem Tag - upday.com

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 »

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

vor einem Tag - upday.com

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 »

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

vor einem Tag - upday.com

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

vor einem Tag - upday.com

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

vor einem Tag - upday.com

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

vor einem Tag - upday.com

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

vor einem Tag - upday.com

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

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 »

Working in Heat: These Limits Should Now Apply

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

At a press conference on Monday in Vienna, AK and MedUni presented a study that aims to provide medically based guidelines for maximum working hours and breaks. Additionally, the Austrian Trade Union Federation...weiterlesen »

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

vor einem Tag - upday.com

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 »

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

vor einem Tag - upday.com

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 »

Peace March from Spain to Jerusalem Passes Through Austria in 2026

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

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 »

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

vor einem Tag - upday.com

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

vor einem Tag - upday.com

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

vor einem Tag - upday.com

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 »

England are World Cup favorites - so why are only one in five fans backing them to win?

vor 2 Tagen - upday.com

Only a fifth of England fans are backing the Three Lions to win the FIFA World Cup despite the team being among the favorites, trailing far behind rivals when it comes to patriotic betting. The findings...weiterlesen »

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