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The World Cup kicks off Thursday with a promise of global celebration, but US immigration restrictions are blocking players, officials and fans from entering the country. The contradiction between FIFA's...weiterlesen »
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Chris Richards has declared himself fit to play in the United States' World Cup opener against Paraguay on Friday, providing a major boost for the host nation. The Crystal Palace center-back returned to...weiterlesen »
A friendly soccer match between Brazil's women's team and the USA descended into chaos in Fortaleza, with the referee issuing eight red cards exclusively to the Brazilian side and requiring police protection...weiterlesen »
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The Czech conductor Petr Popelka, chief conductor of the Vienna Symphony Orchestra since 2024, will become the new General Music Director of the Bavarian State Opera in Munich. He will succeed Vladimir...weiterlesen »
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The Democratic Republic of Congo's national football team has followed health recommendations related to the ongoing Ebola epidemic to secure their participation in the 2026 World Cup. The move comes as...weiterlesen »
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Ireland has launched its policy programme for the EU Council presidency, prioritising support for Ukraine, economic growth and child protection online. The six-month term will cost between 165 and 185...weiterlesen »
Morocco has overhauled its national team leadership less than 100 days before the World Cup kicks off, appointing Mohamed Ouahbi as head coach and unveiling a 26-player roster built to challenge the world's...weiterlesen »
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A severe case of cyber-grooming – the targeted manipulation of underage or minor victims on the internet aimed at sexual abuse – was heard on Wednesday afternoon at the Vienna Regional Court. A man was...weiterlesen »
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Ecuador delivered a commanding performance in their final World Cup preparation match, defeating Guatemala 3-0 with a spectacular long-range goal that sent a message to their upcoming opponents. The victory...weiterlesen »
Atlanta is six days away from hosting its first FIFA World Cup match, with Mayor Andre Dickens declaring the city ready for the tournament. Eight matches are scheduled at Mercedes-Benz Stadium through...weiterlesen »
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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 »
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 »
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 »
Sotheby's has unveiled the Lewis Collection for auction, featuring a rare Amedeo Modigliani nude estimated to sell for over £45 million. The 48-work collection carries the highest estimate ever for a single-owner...weiterlesen »
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The award is given to kindergartens, schools, and extracurricular educational institutions that firmly integrate sustainability, health promotion, and environmental awareness into their educational routine....weiterlesen »
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 »
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Argentina has reclaimed the top spot in the FIFA world rankings just before the 2026 World Cup kicks off, setting up a unique challenge for the reigning champions. The team now faces not only defending...weiterlesen »
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Artificial intelligence has entered Scotland's courtrooms permanently and the legal profession must adapt now. Lord Pentland, Scotland's most senior judge, delivered a stark message: AI is already widely...weiterlesen »
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Bern [ENA] A study commissioned by the Federal Office for Gender Equality (FOGE) from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) indicates that the women in Switzerland have less...weiterlesen »
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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 »
The Netherlands national football team arrived in Kansas City on Tuesday to an enthusiastic reception, with Ronald Koeman immediately cancelling a scheduled training session as the squad settled into their...weiterlesen »
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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 »
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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 »
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 »
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 »
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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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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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 »
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 »
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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 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 »
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 »
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 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 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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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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 »
Curaçao will become the smallest nation in World Cup history when it faces Germany on June 14. The Caribbean island of just 185,500 inhabitants has defied expectations to reach the tournament, marking...weiterlesen »
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 »
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 »
For Director Georg Hoffmann, the opening of the new permanent exhibition is a significant milestone in the reform of the institution, which he took over from M. Christian Ortner three years ago. After...weiterlesen »
“Jewelry and haute joaillerie are decorative arts” and therefore belong in a museum, said Stephanie Rault of “Van Cleef & Arpels” at a press conference on Tuesday. For MAK General Director Lilli Hollein,...weiterlesen »
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 »
The discussion about a sugar tax in Austria is gaining momentum again. Tyrol’s Chamber of Labor President Erwin Zangerl is calling on the federal government for stricter measures against obesity, diabetes,...weiterlesen »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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 »