A record sixth World Cup for Messi and Ronaldo as Modric...

A record sixth World Cup for Messi and Ronaldo as Modric plays on with protective mask

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Luka Modric, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are preparing for what is expected to be their final World Cup appearance. The three legends will lead Croatia, Argentina and Portugal respectively in the...weiterlesen »

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Mexico's 40-year curse - can home advantage finally break the Round of 16 jinx in 2026?

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Mexico's national football team faces a daunting challenge at the 2026 World Cup. "El Tri" has not advanced beyond the Round of 16 since 1986 - a streak so persistent it's become known in Spanish as "la...weiterlesen »

Kane: This World Cup is my best chance to win it - maybe my last

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England faces Costa Rica on Wednesday in their final warm-up match before the World Cup, with captain Harry Kane declaring this tournament his best chance to lift the trophy. The match in Orlando comes...weiterlesen »

Five injuries in 14 months - Alphonso Davies' brutal year rules him out of World Cup start

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Canada's star player Alphonso Davies will miss the team's opening match at the World Cup 2026 due to a hamstring injury, with Bayern Munich and the Canadian national team coordinating closely on his management...weiterlesen »

King Charles celebrates British Asian Trust gala as charity marks 18.8 million lives impacted

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King Charles attended the British Asian Trust's annual gala dinner on Tuesday night, an appearance actress and writer Dame Meera Syal called particularly important following recent unrest over the murder...weiterlesen »

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

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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

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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 »

Atalanta's Éderson rushes from wedding to World Cup squad in 24 hours

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Brazil midfielder Éderson has joined the national squad in the United States for the 2026 World Cup after a frantic rush to replace injured right-back Wesley. The Atalanta player had to solve passport...weiterlesen »

Why Argentine fans travel to 'remote corners of the world' - and what brain scans reveal

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Argentine football fans describe their devotion to the national team as an "uncontrollable passion" that defies logic and reason. As Argentina prepares for the 2026 World Cup in the United States, aiming...weiterlesen »

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

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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 »

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Iran World Cup crisis deepens: FIFA revokes fan tickets, 15 officials denied visas

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FIFA has revoked the ticket allocation designated for Iranian fans attending their national team's World Cup group stage matches in the United States. The Iranian Football Federation (FFIRI) confirmed...weiterlesen »

He called it 'just banter' - court convicts first offender under new sex harassment law

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A father-of-two has become the first person convicted under a new law banning sex-based harassment after he grabbed a woman's hair and asked her for a kiss on a train to London. David Stroud, 44, received...weiterlesen »

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

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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 »

From interim boss to deputy: BBC's Talfan Davies takes new role under Brittin

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Rhodri Talfan Davies has been appointed as the BBC's deputy director-general, taking the role with immediate effect. The 55-year-old media executive stepped in as interim director-general after Tim Davie...weiterlesen »

£15,000 trips in ruins as US suddenly revokes Scotland fans' travel permits

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Dozens of Scotland fans have had their US travel permits unexpectedly revoked days before the World Cup, leaving them scrambling to salvage trips worth thousands of pounds. The Electronic System of Travel...weiterlesen »

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

vor 11 Stunden - upday.com

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 »

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

vor 11 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

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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 »

8 killed as Israel targets UNESCO heritage city Tyre, orders Christian quarter evacuation

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Israel has ordered an urgent evacuation of Tyre in southern Lebanon, including the city's historically protected Christian quarter. The move came as Israeli airstrikes killed eight people and wounded 32...weiterlesen »

No country is off Russia's target list - EU chief warns neutrality is no protection from threats

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Ireland's military neutrality "does not provide immunity" from the threats facing Europe today, the EU's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas warned during a visit to Dublin on Tuesday. The Vice-President...weiterlesen »

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

vor 12 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 »

Viennese Initiative for Heating Transition Receives EU Award

vor 13 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 »

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 »

Lower Austrian Gas Station Operator Slips into Million-Euro Bankruptcy

vor 13 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 »

6.5 million fans, 100+ countries - how wastewater tracking aims to prevent World Cup outbreaks

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A specialized public health team in Washington has established an epidemiological command center to monitor for infectious disease outbreaks during the World Cup, which begins Thursday in Mexico. The Georgetown...weiterlesen »

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

vor 13 Stunden - upday.com

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 »

FCA sues Woodford over "unlawful investment advice" on comeback platform after £10bn fund collapse

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Neil Woodford's investment platform W4.0 has rejected the Financial Conduct Authority's characterization of its business after the UK financial watchdog initiated legal proceedings. The FCA announced Monday...weiterlesen »

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

vor 14 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 »

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

vor 14 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 »

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

vor 14 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 »

Further Struggle for Law to Accelerate Renewable Expansion

vor 15 Stunden - Volarberg Online

From the perspective of the Greens, the targets set in the EABG are so low that the legislative decision would not advance the energy transition. For instance, the photovoltaic expansion targets set in...weiterlesen »

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

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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 16 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 »

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

vor 16 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 17 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 »

8 million years of hidden life: How the dinosaur extinction sparked underground ecosystems

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The meteorite that wiped out the dinosaurs created a life-supporting underground environment that lasted for eight million years, a new study has found. The discovery could reshape our understanding of...weiterlesen »

Jota's widow writes emotional letter to Robertson before Scotland's first World Cup in 28 years

vor 19 Stunden - upday.com

Scotland captain Andy Robertson has received an emotional letter from Rute Cardoso, the widow of his late Liverpool teammate Diogo Jota, urging him to carry their shared World Cup dream forward. The letter,...weiterlesen »

Shakira to perform 2026 World Cup anthem at Mexico City opening ceremony

vor 20 Stunden - upday.com

Colombian superstar Shakira will perform the official 2026 FIFA World Cup song "Dai Dai" at the tournament's opening ceremony on June 11 at Mexico City's legendary Azteca Stadium. The 49-year-old singer...weiterlesen »

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

vor 20 Stunden - upday.com

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"

vor 21 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 »

Lady Magnesia / Zweimal Alexander

vor 17 Stunden - European News Agency

Kammer Oper [ENA] The double bill Lady Magnesia / Zweimal Alexander at the Theater an der Wien offered an evening of witty unease, stylistic contrast, and theatrical intelligence. Drawing together Mieczysław...weiterlesen »

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

vor 22 Stunden - upday.com

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

vor 22 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 »

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

vor 22 Stunden - upday.com

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 »

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

vor 23 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 »

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

vor 23 Stunden - upday.com

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 »

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

vor 24 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 23 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 »

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 »

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

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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

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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 »

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 »

UK retail sales jump 3.7% as May heatwave sparks shopping spree for BBQ food and summer essentials

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May's heatwave has driven a significant surge in UK retail sales, with shoppers snapping up everything from barbecue food to sandals and sunglasses. Total retail sales jumped 3.7% year on year in May,...weiterlesen »

£1.5m Rodin bronze leads Christie's sale of art world insiders' private collection

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A bronze sculpture by Auguste Rodin is set to fetch up to £1.5 million when it goes under the hammer at Christie's as part of a major sale from the private collection of Hon Patrick and Lady Amabel Lindsay....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 »

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 »

3 a.m. last call: Massachusetts Senate passes extended bar hours for World Cup summer

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The Massachusetts Senate passed legislation Monday to temporarily extend bar hours until 3 a.m., preparing for an influx of tourists during the FIFA World Cup this summer. The bill will now be reviewed...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 »

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 »

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 »

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

vor einem Tag - 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 »

The heartbreaking letter that will drive Robertson in Scotland's first World Cup in 28 years

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Scotland captain Andy Robertson has vowed to carry the spirit of his late friend Diogo Jota throughout the upcoming World Cup campaign. In an emotional letter sent through FIFA's "Letters That Unite" initiative,...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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

Northern Ireland doctors to strike June 25 and 29 as pay dispute escalates

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Doctors in Northern Ireland have voted to stage two days of strike action over pay. The British Medical Association (BMA) announced its members will walk out on June 25 and June 29, marking a major escalation...weiterlesen »

Heat Warning: These People Are Particularly at Risk

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

On the occasion of the Heat Action Day on June 10, the Samaritan Association of Vienna is drawing attention to the increasing health risks posed by high temperatures. Particularly at risk are the elderly,...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 »

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 »

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 »

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

vor einem Tag - upday.com

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

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 »

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 »