Spain picks small Tennessee city as World Cup base - and...

Spain picks small Tennessee city as World Cup base - and the facilities are world-class

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Spain's national football team has established its base camp in Chattanooga, Tennessee, for the 2026 World Cup group stage. The Royal Spanish Football Federation selected the 190,000-inhabitant city as...weiterlesen »

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What Germany learned from Qatar exit - and why players now refuse political debates

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Germany's national football team enters the 2026 World Cup with a clear strategy: avoid the political pitfalls that derailed their Qatar campaign. DFB Sporting Director Rudi Völler is actively shielding...weiterlesen »

Scotland keeper risked death for World Cup - doctors warned surgery could kill him

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Scotland goalkeeper Craig Gordon risked paralysis and death to reach the 2026 World Cup. The 43-year-old underwent dangerous neck surgery in March after doctors warned him the treatment could leave him...weiterlesen »

The 19-year-old Brazil striker tipped to be the World Cup's breakout star

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Brazilian forward Rayan has been named the "heir" to Adriano Imperador by Spanish newspaper Marca ahead of the 2026 World Cup. The 19-year-old Bournemouth player arrives at the tournament surrounded by...weiterlesen »

World Cup opener returns to Azteca - and the stadium just made history

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off Thursday with Mexico facing South Africa at the historic Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. The match marks the beginning of the largest World Cup in history, featuring 48...weiterlesen »

Change at the Top of Wiener Städtische

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The mentioned decisions were made at today’s Supervisory Board meeting. According to the information, Lasshofer has been the Chairman of the Board of the Wiener Städtische Versicherungsverein since 2021....weiterlesen »

Bellingham's World Cup opener in doubt: Four starts vs Rogers' 12 appearances under Tuchel

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England coach Thomas Tuchel has delivered a stark message to Jude Bellingham ahead of the 2026 World Cup. The Real Madrid midfielder must fight for his starting spot despite being considered one of the...weiterlesen »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

€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 »

Why Scotland's Haiti match matters more than facing Brazil in World Cup return

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Scotland faces Haiti on Sunday morning in their first World Cup match in 28 years, with manager Steve Clarke under pressure to deliver what has eluded the nation at major tournaments: progression to the...weiterlesen »

£28bn requested, £15bn offered: Cabinet infighting stalls UK defence investment plan

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Britain's armed forces are teetering on the "brink of disaster" after years of underinvestment, former military leaders warned on Monday. The stark assessment comes as the government's long-delayed Defence...weiterlesen »

Eight World Cups, zero knockouts - Scotland's historic chance to break through

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Steve Clarke is determined to enjoy Scotland's return to the World Cup after 28 years. The Scotland manager admitted he did not enjoy Euro 2020 or Euro 2024 and wants a completely different experience...weiterlesen »

27 of 32 Scottish councils reject World Cup bank holiday despite King's approval

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King Charles has approved a one-off bank holiday for Scotland on Monday, June 15, allowing football fans to recover from their World Cup opener against Haiti at 2am. The historic approval marks Scotland's...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 »

2-0 defeat and red card: Iraq's World Cup warmup ends in chaos six days before Norway

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Iraq suffered a 2-0 defeat to Venezuela in their final warmup match before the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday, June 9. The loss at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview, Illinois, exposed defensive vulnerabilities...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 »

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

vor 16 Stunden - upday.com

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 »

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 »

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

vor 17 Stunden - upday.com

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 »

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

vor 22 Stunden - upday.com

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 »

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

vor 23 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 »

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

vor 23 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 »

£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 »

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 »

Environmental groups attack Scottish Government over climate 'failure' as emissions barely budge

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Scotland's climate emissions fell by just 1% in 2024, half the rate of the previous year, sparking criticism from environmental groups who accuse the government of failing to act with urgency on climate...weiterlesen »

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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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 »

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

vor einem Tag - 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 »

Further Struggle for Law to Accelerate Renewable Expansion

vor einem Tag - 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 »

Witnesses Describe Torture Horror in Assad Trial in Vienna

vor einem Tag - 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 einem Tag - 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 »

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

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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 »

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 »

BAP star Niedecken slams World Cup commercialization: 'Everything overpriced beyond measure'

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Wolfgang Niedecken, founder of the band Bap and devoted fan of 1. FC Köln, has voiced sharp criticism of football's growing commercialization just days before the World Cup kicks off. The musician fears...weiterlesen »

$79 buys you 30 characters on a World Cup scoreboard - but FIFA won't guarantee anyone sees it

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FIFA has launched a service allowing fans to display personalized messages on stadium scoreboards during World Cup games. The feature, called "Super Shoutout," costs $79 per message. Fans can reserve a...weiterlesen »

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

vor einem Tag - 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 »

War-torn Iraq unites as football team ends 40-year World Cup drought with Bolivia win

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Iraq has qualified for the World Cup finals for the first time in 40 years after defeating Bolivia 2-1 in a play-off match at the end of March. The victory in Monterrey, Mexico sparked nationwide celebrations,...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 »

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

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

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 »

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

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

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

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

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

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Japan completed their World Cup preparations with a narrow 2-1 victory over their own U-19 team, but coach Hajime Moriyasu faces a fitness concern over captain Wataru Endo ahead of Sunday's crucial opening...weiterlesen »

Chris Richards completes first full training - but U.S. has 48 hours to decide for Friday opener

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Key U.S. defender Chris Richards participated in his first full training session on Monday since sustaining an ankle injury in May, providing a major boost ahead of the World Cup. The center back had been...weiterlesen »

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 »

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

vor 2 Tagen - 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 2 Tagen - 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 »