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Africa's top referee barred from World Cup after 11-hour US detention over terror links

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Somali referee Omar Artan has been barred from officiating at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after US authorities denied him entry, citing alleged links to suspected terrorists. Despite holding a valid visa,...weiterlesen »

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Colombia brings 'Alegría' swagger to 2026 World Cup — but fans fear self-sabotage mentality

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Colombian football fans are bringing "Alegría" to the 2026 World Cup. The concept — meaning joy or happiness — defines how players and supporters approach the game, from legendary midfielder Carlos Valderrama...weiterlesen »

Elber: Neymar is just a marketing machine now, shouldn't be at World Cup

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Former Bayern Munich star Giovane Elber has delivered a scathing assessment of Brazil's World Cup prospects, singling out Neymar with particularly harsh criticism. The 53-year-old Champions League winner...weiterlesen »

Iran threatens to walk off pitch if fans wave banned pre-1979 flag at World Cup

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Iran's Sports Minister Ahmed Donjamali has threatened to abandon World Cup matches if political protests occur in stadiums, setting up a confrontation with the Iranian diaspora in Los Angeles. The warning...weiterlesen »

Ukraine war drone threat keeps NYPD chief up at night as World Cup security tightens

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Authorities have implemented a zero-tolerance policy for drones over or near stadiums during the World Cup, viewing the aircraft as potential weapons of mass destruction. The heightened security covers...weiterlesen »

7 wins in 8 qualifiers: How Tony Popovic transformed Australia into World Cup contenders

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Australia's national football team kicks off its 2026 World Cup campaign with a crucial Group D clash against Turkey on Sunday, June 14 in Vancouver. The Socceroos are aiming to build on their Round of...weiterlesen »

Why Chinese fans are splurging on Messi 'goat' toys while their economy struggles

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Chinese manufacturers have seen World Cup merchandise sales surge fivefold this year, with plush toys shaped like goats and decorated with Lionel Messi's Argentina shirt emerging as unlikely bestsellers....weiterlesen »

Affengruber and Svoboda Make No Claims for Starting Lineup at 2026 Football World Cup

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“The team always comes first,” emphasized Svoboda. Affengruber agreed: “There are always personal goals, but the team is the most important. This is my second time here. At the top of the list is helping...weiterlesen »

Iran plays the World Cup as US bombs its cities - team trains in Mexico under armed guard

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The United States has conducted retaliatory air strikes against several Iranian coastal cities after a US helicopter was shot down over the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump blamed Iran for the attack,...weiterlesen »

12 goals in 14 games - Mbappé's stunning rate threatens Klose's 16-goal World Cup mark

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Miroslav Klose's World Cup scoring record faces its biggest threat yet. Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé are both within striking distance of Klose's 16-goal mark as the 2026 tournament in North America...weiterlesen »

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Deschamps defends Mbappé striker role as 188-game tenure nears end: 'Many coaches made same mistake'

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Didier Deschamps has firmly defended his tactical decision to deploy Kylian Mbappé as a central striker for France at the 2026 World Cup, dismissing criticism as his 14-year tenure as national team manager...weiterlesen »

Why Rangnick doubts Milan's promises - and what it means for Glasner's coaching deal

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Ralf Rangnick faces a career-defining choice as AC Milan accelerates efforts to bring him on board as technical director while the Austrian Football Federation pushes to extend his contract through the...weiterlesen »

Wait, what? Sweden's World Cup player is preparing at his own MLS stadium

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Herman Johansson is living out his World Cup dream in the most unusual circumstances - at his own club stadium. The FC Dallas player finds himself preparing for football's biggest tournament at Toyota...weiterlesen »

Hakimi enters World Cup with Champions League and AFCON double no other player can match

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Achraf Hakimi enters the 2026 World Cup at the peak of his career. The 27-year-old Morocco captain and PSG star has transformed from a promising talent into the symbol of a nation's football revolution...weiterlesen »

Kospi crashes 6% as US-Iran strikes threaten Hormuz after Apache goes down

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The United States and Iran exchanged military strikes Wednesday after a US Army Apache helicopter crashed near the Strait of Hormuz, sending Asian stock markets tumbling and oil prices surging. US President...weiterlesen »

Why Baumgartner is flying to the World Cup despite months-long injury ruling him out

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Christoph Baumgartner will travel to the USA today to join Austria's national team during the FIFA World Cup 2026, despite having undergone surgery for a severe thigh injury that has ruled him out of the...weiterlesen »

Linkin Park Thrill 57,000 Fans at Vienna's Happel Stadium

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The hardest part of an ending is the new beginning. Linkin Park, before whose concert on Tuesday in Vienna this saying was visible on the video wall, know this all too well. But the US formation has made...weiterlesen »

EA Sports now picks Spain for 2026 World Cup - third major prediction model, third different winner

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The 2026 World Cup kicks off with unprecedented uncertainty as competing prediction models point to three different winners. Statistical simulations, gaming algorithms, and market analysts have all picked...weiterlesen »

€100 million Cole Palmer axed from World Cup as Tuchel cites 'lack of form'

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Twenty-eight of the world's most valuable footballers will miss the World Cup, with market values of at least €50 million each. England coach Thomas Tuchel has made the toughest call, leaving Cole Palmer...weiterlesen »

VIP box owners threaten World Cup boycott after court blocks food access at Azteca Stadium

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A Mexican court has blocked VIP box owners at Azteca Stadium from bringing food, drinks, and vehicles into the venue during the World Cup, sparking threats of a boycott just days before the tournament's...weiterlesen »

The €1.5bn squad predicted to win the 2026 World Cup - and why Mbappé is the difference

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An investment research firm with a proven track record has predicted France will win the 2026 FIFA World Cup, defeating Portugal in the final. The forecast comes from BCA Research, a Montreal-based firm...weiterlesen »

Pochettino refuses to sing US anthem - but believes team can win 2026 World Cup at home

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US national soccer coach Mauricio Pochettino has set his sights on winning the 2026 FIFA World Cup on home soil. The Argentine coach believes his team has the talent and work ethic to become world champions,...weiterlesen »

The tactical mistakes haunting Mexico's coach - and his plan to fix them on home soil

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Javier Aguirre is fighting ghosts from his own past as he leads Mexico's national team into the 2026 World Cup. The 67-year-old coach, known as Mexican football's ultimate firefighter, returns for his...weiterlesen »

World Cup ball needs charging before every match - here's why the tech is revolutionary

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Adidas has equipped its official ball for the FIFA World Cup 2026 with revolutionary sensor technology. The Trionda features a 500Hz motion sensor chip that transmits real-time data to Video Assistant...weiterlesen »

Why Sofia Vergara insists the 2026 World Cup must be watched in Spanish

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Colombian actress Sofia Vergara has declared that watching the World Cup in English is "not the same," emphasizing the deep cultural and emotional connection Latino fans have with soccer as the 2026 tournament...weiterlesen »

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 »

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 »

Saudi Arabia and Senegal clash in Texas as World Cup warm-up heats up

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Saudi Arabia and Senegal face off in an exhibition soccer match today at Toyota Field in San Antonio, Texas, as both teams sharpen their preparations for the upcoming World Cup. The friendly serves as...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 »

Wait, why are 51 giant grinning beavers clutching soccer balls in Old Town Toronto?

vor 19 Stunden - upday.com

Fifty-one colorful beaver sculptures have taken over Old Town Toronto as part of a World Cup-themed scavenger hunt called the Great Beaver Quest. The four-foot-tall statues, each featuring a wide grin...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 »

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 »

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

vor 21 Stunden - upday.com

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 »

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

vor 22 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 »

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

vor 22 Stunden - upday.com

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

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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

vor 22 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 »

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 »

These New Summer Flight Destinations Now Departing from Vienna

vor 23 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 »

Lower Austrian Gas Station Operator Slips into Million-Euro Bankruptcy

vor 24 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 »

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

vor 24 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

vor 24 Stunden - upday.com

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 »

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

vor 24 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 »

ImPulsTanz Festival: Twelve World Premieres and South Korea Focus

vor einem Tag - 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

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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 »

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

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

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 »

Secret spy camera found in Whitehall building housing Home Office

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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 »

Football World Cup: Hans Krankl Played Football with Elephants in Vienna's Schönbrunn Zoo

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

For the current World Cup, it is, of course, already too late, but the Goleador still had a message for the ÖFB team coach: “Ralf Rangnick should take a look at the little one, maybe he is a candidate...weiterlesen »

Planning a World Cup kickabout? Why going from couch to sprint could leave you injured

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Casual football matches inspired by the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 could lead to a surge in injuries among unprepared players, a rehabilitation doctor has warned. Joel Cuesta from the Spanish Society...weiterlesen »

Lady Magnesia / Zweimal Alexander

vor einem Tag - 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 »

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

vor einem Tag - 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 »

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

vor einem Tag - 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 »

Handball Hattrick: Opel Becomes Official Sponsor of 2027 IHF Men's Handball World Championship in Germany

vor einem Tag - life PR

Official World Championship automotive partner: Opel will electrify audience, teams and venues at the Handball World Championship in January 2027 Next step: Opel expands its commitment to professional...weiterlesen »

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

vor einem Tag - 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

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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 »

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

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

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 »

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

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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 einem Tag - 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 »

Apple Has 5 New AI Models, Distilled from Google’s Gemini

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Apple unveiled the third generation of its Apple Foundation Models (AFM) at WWDC 2026 — a family of five models that, for the first time, is built openly on Google’s Gemini technology. From the 3-billion-parameter...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 »

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

vor einem Tag - 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 »

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 »

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

vor einem Tag - upday.com

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

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

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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

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 »

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 »

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

vor einem Tag - upday.com

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 »

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

vor einem Tag - upday.com

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 »

WM Fever Expected to Bring Millions to Vienna's Retail Sector

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

The Football World Cup not only creates excitement on the field but also generates additional sales in retail. With the participation of the Austrian national team, many companies hope for a similar effect...weiterlesen »

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

vor einem Tag - upday.com

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 »

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 »

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

vor einem Tag - upday.com

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

vor einem Tag - upday.com

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

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 »

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 »

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

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 »

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

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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 »

Austria Legend Ortlechner Joins Vienna AI Football Company

vor 2 Tagen - Volarberg Online

With the entry of Manuel Ortlechner, the Vienna football startup zone14 expands its circle of shareholders with a prominent name from Austrian football. The former captain, sports director, and national...weiterlesen »

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

vor 2 Tagen - 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 »