Haaland declares hockey his new favorite sport - days before...

Haaland declares hockey his new favorite sport - days before Norway's World Cup debut

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Erling Haaland traded football for ice hockey on Thursday, attending Game 5 of the NHL Stanley Cup Final at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina, just days before Norway's World Cup debut. The...weiterlesen »

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What Fox Sports is paying Zlatan 'a lot' for - and why he says he won't hold back

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Zlatan Ibrahimović has joined Fox Sports as a studio analyst for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, bringing his signature unfiltered style to American television. The Swedish legend made clear he has no intention...weiterlesen »

Italy's heartbroken fans back Brazil under Ancelotti after third World Cup miss

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Italian football fans, devastated by their national team's third consecutive World Cup absence, have found an unlikely favorite for the 2026 tournament: Brazil, coached by their compatriot Carlo Ancelotti....weiterlesen »

Four shots, zero on target - Ronaldo's worrying display raises World Cup doubts

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Cristiano Ronaldo faced sharp criticism from European media after Portugal's 2-1 friendly win over Nigeria on Wednesday. The 41-year-old forward missed multiple scoring chances in what was Portugal's final...weiterlesen »

£35m deal agreed, medical booked - then Brazil called Ederson to World Cup

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Manchester United's planned £35 million signing of Atalanta midfielder Ederson has been delayed after the Brazilian received a surprise call-up to his country's World Cup squad. The 26-year-old was set...weiterlesen »

32 years of data prove it: World Cup results don't sway Brazilian elections - yet candidates pause anyway

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Brazilian presidential candidates are adjusting their campaign strategies to navigate the 2026 World Cup period, with electoral activities expected to intensify only after the tournament concludes on July...weiterlesen »

53% of Brazilians back Neymar despite injury keeping him out vs Morocco Saturday

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Brazil prepares for its 2026 World Cup debut on Saturday against Morocco without its most iconic player. Neymar will miss the opening match due to injury, but a new poll reveals that most Brazilians still...weiterlesen »

Ecuador slashes beer prices by 20% to boost World Cup spirit ahead of tournament opener

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Ecuador has slashed beer prices by more than 20 percent to provide extra support for its national football team ahead of the 2026 World Cup. President Daniel Noboa announced the temporary tax cut on Thursday...weiterlesen »

Alisson will become the only third Brazilian goalkeeper to start in three World Cups this November

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Brazilian goalkeeper Alisson will make history on Saturday, November 13, 2026, when he becomes only the third Brazilian goalkeeper to start in three World Cups. The Liverpool star will join legendary figures...weiterlesen »

Matthäus names Norway and Ecuador as World Cup dark horses - one faces Germany in group stage

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Former record international Lothar Matthäus has identified Ecuador and Norway as teams with significant surprise potential at the World Cup. The 65-year-old record international singled out both nations...weiterlesen »

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From Kakuma refugee camp to World Cup: Socceroos reveal the journeys behind the jersey

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Australia's national soccer team has released a video message promoting multiculturalism ahead of the World Cup, with players sharing their diverse backgrounds as anti-immigration sentiment rises globally....weiterlesen »

Brazil battles 76-year jinx as World Cup opener returns to final stadium

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Brazil's national football team faces an ominous historical pattern as they prepare for the 2026 World Cup. The Seleção will open their campaign against Morocco on Saturday at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey...weiterlesen »

Raúl Jiménez scores for Mexico after skull fracture nearly killed him in 2020

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Raúl Jiménez scored with a header in Mexico's 2-0 World Cup opening victory over South Africa on Thursday, a moment that seemed impossible nearly six years ago when the striker suffered a life-threatening...weiterlesen »

10 goals this season, now out: Morocco's Ezzalzouli ruled out of World Cup with knee injury

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Morocco has lost two key players from their World Cup squad due to injury just days before their opening match against Brazil. Winger Abde Ezzalzouli and defender Nayef Aguerd have been replaced after...weiterlesen »

Three assists in 479 club minutes, Copa América MVP: The James Rodríguez paradox

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Colombian captain James Rodríguez has set his sights on reaching the World Cup final as his team begins preparations in Mexico. The 34-year-old midfielder expressed confidence in Colombia's chances ahead...weiterlesen »

Three days before World Cup: Japan lose captain Endo to injury and retirement

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Japan captain Wataru Endo has withdrawn from the World Cup and announced his international retirement just three days before the tournament begins. The Liverpool midfielder confirmed he has not recovered...weiterlesen »

96-year record shattered as Mexico's Gilberto Mora, 17, becomes Mexico's youngest World Cup player

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Seventeen-year-old Gilberto Mora shattered a 96-year-old record Thursday, becoming Mexico's youngest-ever World Cup player when he entered the opening match against South Africa at Estadio Azteca. The...weiterlesen »

NYC transforms tennis center into World Cup fan HQ with 600 venues offering $26 specials

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New York City has transformed its iconic tennis venue into a World Cup fan headquarters. The USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows will host daily programming and match screenings...weiterlesen »

40 years old, 6 World Cups: Ochoa makes history but loses starting spot to 26-year-old

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Mexican goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa will begin the 2026 World Cup on the bench despite achieving a historic milestone. At 40 years old, he becomes the first player to participate in six World Cup tournaments,...weiterlesen »

55-hectare estate locked down until July 19: Germany's World Cup base has pool, sauna and snakes

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The German national football team has pulled back the curtain on its World Cup training base in North Carolina. In a video tour released Thursday, Stuttgart teammates Deniz Undav (29) and Jamie Leweling...weiterlesen »

Switzerland's World Cup jersey called 'text marker excrement' - why critics rank it dead last

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Switzerland's away jersey for the 2026 World Cup has drawn scathing reviews from major sports publications, with some calling it the worst jersey in World Cup history. ESPN ranked the jersey 104th out...weiterlesen »

Special Afternoon Gives Cancer Patients in Wiener Neustadt New Strength

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An afternoon to breathe, recharge, and encourage: At the University Hospital Wiener Neustadt, a wellness afternoon for women with cancer was held once again. The event was organized in collaboration with...weiterlesen »

Man, 22, claims he saw knife before pushing 12-year-old girl to ground in Dundee street fight

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A Bulgarian man has told a court he pushed a 12-year-old girl to the ground because he saw a knife under her T-shirt and feared she would attack his sister. Iilia Belov, 22, is on trial for assault following...weiterlesen »

Norwegian footballer planned to shoot himself in the foot to escape gang murder plot

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A Norwegian footballer accused of traveling to England for a gang-linked murder has testified he is "no international assassin" and was so terrified he planned to shoot himself in the foot to escape the...weiterlesen »

Vienna Austria Secures Dortmund Talent for Central Defense

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Vienna Austria has presented the next new addition for the future. The 19-year-old central defender Jonas Feddersen transfers on a free from Borussia Dortmund to Favoriten and signs a contract until summer...weiterlesen »

Four times the demand: Why Brazil's yellow jersey vanished before the World Cup even started

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Brazil's national team jerseys have sold out in stores just days before the 2026 World Cup kicks off, reflecting an unprecedented surge in demand as fashion brands race to capitalize on what's being called...weiterlesen »

FIFA gives players official Council seat in landmark FIFPRO deal

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FIFA and FIFPRO have signed a landmark cooperation agreement that gives professional football players an official seat at the table in global governance. The deal, announced Wednesday, marks the first...weiterlesen »

From Fiorentina flop to World Cup starter? Dzeko's shoulder injury may decide Bosnia's opening match

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At 40 years old, Edin Dzeko is preparing for Bosnia-Herzegovina's second World Cup appearance, but a shoulder injury casts doubt over his starting role in Friday's opening match against co-host Canada....weiterlesen »

60 years on: England WAGs swap exclusion for five-star Florida base at World Cup 2026

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England's footballers' partners are staying in five-star accommodation near the team's Florida base ahead of the World Cup, set to move to Kansas for next Wednesday's opening match. The scene marks a dramatic...weiterlesen »

Wait, what? Bielsa's first World Cup interview was 26 words in 38 seconds

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Marcelo Bielsa broke his longstanding tradition of avoiding exclusive interviews when Uruguay arrived in Mexico for the 2026 World Cup – but the coach's rare media appearance lasted just 38 seconds. The...weiterlesen »

39.5 million Brazilians bet as World Cup 2026 triggers $600,000 prize pools and debt crisis

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off Thursday with betting platforms preparing for the largest gambling event in football history. Multiple operators are offering unprecedented promotions, while Brazil faces...weiterlesen »

Why a German tourist's excitement over Taco Bell and Waffle House is making Americans proud again

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A German soccer fan's enthusiastic journey through the American South has become a viral sensation ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Freddy, known on X as @FreddyLA7, has amassed over 270,000 followers documenting...weiterlesen »

Alejandro Fernández, Belinda, Maná among 10 performers confirmed for World Cup opener ceremony

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off Thursday at Mexico City's Estadio Azteca with a match between co-host Mexico and South Africa. The tournament marks a historic expansion to 48 participating nations for...weiterlesen »

Wait, Pulisic just ended his worst drought right before the World Cup at home

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Christian Pulisic is preparing for the World Cup against Paraguay with a clear mission: leading the USA to glory on home soil. The AC Milan forward expressed his ambitious dream in an interview with WWD:...weiterlesen »

Why Son Heung-min spent a year in LA before the World Cup - and what Mexican fans call him

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South Korean captain Son Heung-min enters his fourth World Cup on Thursday feeling "like a young boy again," ready to lead his team against the Czech Republic in their opening Group A match in Guadalajara....weiterlesen »

Chris Richards declares himself fit for USA's World Cup opener against Paraguay

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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 »

8 red cards for Brazil alone as referee needs police escort after USA friendly chaos

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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 »

FIFA accredits jailed French journalist for World Cup he can't attend

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FIFA has accredited French journalist Christophe Gleizes for the 2026 World Cup, just one day before the tournament begins. Gleizes has been imprisoned in Algeria for a year, convicted of "glorifying terrorism"...weiterlesen »

Nearly 600 Ebola cases force World Cup team to relocate match across Europe

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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 »

The smartest kid everyone liked - but no one can explain why he cycled naked before he drowned

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Friends and teachers of 14-year-old Noah Donohoe cannot explain his behavior before his death almost six years ago, an inquest at Belfast Coroner's Court has heard. Testimony revealed a stark contrast...weiterlesen »

Ireland's €165m EU presidency: Ukraine support, child safety online and economic growth top the agenda

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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 axes coach 100 days before World Cup - Ziyech dropped as Ouahbi takes over

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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 »

40 meters out: Ecuador defender lobs goalkeeper in spectacular World Cup warm-up win

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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 »

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 »

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 »

FIFA's stadium rebrand expands from Toronto to 16 North American venues - AT&T, MetLife, SoFi all stripped

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup will temporarily strip corporate sponsors from iconic North American stadiums as part of the tournament's unprecedented scale and FIFA's strict branding rules. AT&T Stadium becomes...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 »

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 »

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 »

Tomorrow 48 teams play World Cup - Palestinian league frozen since Oct 2023

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As the FIFA World Cup kicks off on June 11 with several Arab nations competing, soccer remains a lifeline for Palestinians in the Israeli-occupied West Bank. The Palestinian national team narrowly missed...weiterlesen »

Argentina reclaims top FIFA ranking - but faces 30-year World Cup curse

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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 »

£14 million for 40 episodes - Lineker's Netflix gamble takes on BBC and YouTube rivals

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Gary Lineker has launched a new daily World Cup show on Netflix filmed in a New York apartment, marking a major shift after his departure from the BBC where he presented the tournament for 26 years. The...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 »

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 »

Three key defenders out: Netherlands face defensive crisis ahead of World Cup opener

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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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

Starmer vows crackdown as hostile states recruit petty criminals for attacks on UK soil

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The UK government has introduced legislation that will impose up to 14 years in prison on criminals acting on behalf of foreign state-linked proxies. The National Security (State Threats) Bill, presented...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 »