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$80 train fare to World Cup as New Jersey governor slams FIFA over costs

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New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill has sharply criticized FIFA over transportation costs for the upcoming World Cup at MetLife Stadium. As the tournament opens this weekend with Brazil facing Morocco,...weiterlesen »

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Canada blocks Ghana star Thomas Partey from World Cup opener over visa refusal

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Thomas Partey will miss Ghana's World Cup opener after Canada denied him entry into the country. The 32-year-old midfielder cannot travel from Ghana's training base in Boston to Toronto for Wednesday's...weiterlesen »

Brazil's fullback crisis: The position that defined jogo bonito now haunts Ancelotti

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Brazil's coach Carlo Ancelotti is confronting a historic obstacle in his mission to deliver the nation's sixth World Cup star in 2026: a shortage of players in the fullback position, long a hallmark of...weiterlesen »

860,000 Scots in high-need areas miss out as government dysfunction blocks poverty funding

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A "dysfunctional dynamic" between the UK and Scottish Governments and local authorities is hampering efforts to help Scotland's poorest communities, according to a damning new report. The Joseph Rowntree...weiterlesen »

US surveillance tool expires tonight as World Cup begins with 48 nations arriving

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A critical US surveillance authority expires Friday at midnight, raising urgent security concerns as the World Cup begins. Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act allows spy agencies to...weiterlesen »

Infantino mocks Italy's World Cup absence: 'Maybe with 208 teams you'll qualify'

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FIFA President Gianni Infantino has sparked controversy with a sarcastic jab at Italy's failure to qualify for the World Cup. Speaking to Brazilian broadcaster CazéTV, Infantino suggested the struggling...weiterlesen »

Two Burglars Caught in the Act in Vienna

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The Vienna police caught two suspected burglars in a short period on Thursday evening. The suspects were caught in the act in Favoriten and Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus. The first incident occurred around 10:40...weiterlesen »

Swinney accuses Reform UK of inciting racial division as racist violence hits Scotland

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Scotland's First Minister John Swinney has accused Reform UK of "inciting racial division in Scotland" during a heated parliamentary exchange following violent unrest in Glasgow and other Scottish cities....weiterlesen »

Vienna-Ottakring: Escape from Police Ends with Collision with Patrol Car

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A police operation in Vienna-Ottakring ended on Thursday evening with a hospital stay and an arrest. The trigger was a man who, according to the police, was rampaging on Thaliastraße and allegedly tried...weiterlesen »

Viennese Artist Shows Dozens of Sculptures for the First Time

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The Viennese artist Golif will showcase a new large solo exhibition at the KMG Art Gallery on Mariahilfer Straße starting June 24. On display are more than 40 current works, including large-format paintings,...weiterlesen »

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15 Men Attack Viennese with Iron Rods

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A brutal attack is currently occupying the Vienna police. A 37-year-old man was attacked and seriously injured by a larger group on Thursday evening on Geiselbergstraße in Vienna-Simmering. A witness alerted...weiterlesen »

Fake Technician Steals 70,000 Euros from Viennese Pensioner

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With a brazen scheme, unknown perpetrators caused damage of more than 70,000 euros to a pensioner in Vienna. The suspects allegedly posed as employees of a mold removal company and thus gained access to...weiterlesen »

Art Legend David Hockney Dies at 88

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The international art world has lost one of its most significant figures. The British artist David Hockney has died at the age of 88. As his agent announced, Hockney passed away on Thursday in his apartment...weiterlesen »

Pele's 1958 World Cup medal could fetch £500,000 in record-breaking auction

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A rare collection of World Cup memorabilia headlined by Pele's 1958 winners' medal is set to fetch more than £2 million at auction this month. The medal, awarded when the Brazilian footballer was just...weiterlesen »

Are we going to a match or to war? Turkey's World Cup video mixes football with military hardware

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A promotional video for Turkey's Football World Cup campaign has triggered fierce criticism after President Recep Tayyip Erdogan commissioned a clip that blends football scenes with military hardware and...weiterlesen »

King Charles to open Scottish Parliament June 27 with Gaelic poet and local heroes

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King Charles and Queen Camilla will attend a ceremonial opening of the new Scottish Parliament term on Saturday, June 27. The monarch will deliver an address to formally mark the start of the parliamentary...weiterlesen »

Trump breaks tradition: Skips US World Cup opener despite co-hosting tournament

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President Donald Trump will not attend the United States men's national team's opening match at the 2026 World Cup against Paraguay on Friday night, despite the country co-hosting the tournament. Andrew...weiterlesen »

Netherlands face Japan with injury crisis - but players insist 'no opponent will enjoy us'

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The Netherlands national football team faces a challenging World Cup opener on Sunday against Japan in Dallas, with coach Ronald Koeman juggling multiple injury concerns and unconvincing recent performances...weiterlesen »

Eight players aged 40+ at World Cup 2026 - more than all previous tournaments combined

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The 2026 World Cup has shattered football's age barrier. Eight players aged 40 or older are competing in the tournament – more than the combined total across all 22 previous World Cups in nearly a century....weiterlesen »

Why Many Employees Only Appear Briefly in the Office

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In the morning, briefly into the office. A coffee with colleagues, maybe a meeting. Then it’s back home to the laptop. There is now a specific term for this behavior: “coffee badging”. It means that employees...weiterlesen »

€18 million World Cup counterfeit haul seized as fake jerseys bound for Americas

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Hong Kong Customs has seized more than 230,000 counterfeit World Cup items worth around 18 million euros shortly after the tournament kicked off in the United States, Canada and Mexico. The haul included...weiterlesen »

Why Austria's Food System Is So Expensive

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Sustainable nutrition could save Austria billions annually. This conclusion comes from a year-long analysis process led by the Vienna University of Economics and Business and the initiative Zukunft:Essen,...weiterlesen »

While many think of summer, winter returns here

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While summer weather is already expected in many places, winter has impressively struck back in the Alps. At the Stelvio Pass in Italy, a weather front brought a substantial amount of fresh snow. The popular...weiterlesen »

At 87, still painting daily: David Hockney's $90 million record and 450-work retrospective

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David Hockney transformed modern art with his joyful, color-saturated vision over more than seven decades, becoming one of the world's most beloved artists and creating some of the 20th and 21st centuries'...weiterlesen »

83 Percent of Austrians Have to Tighten Their Belts When on Vacation

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Summer vacation remains a fixture for many Austrians despite rising costs. According to the latest ÖAMTC travel monitoring, 83 percent state that they need to consciously save on their summer vacation...weiterlesen »

2-Euro Package Fee: This Exception is Demanded

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The planned package levy of 2 euros per shipment continues to face resistance. The Vienna professional group for forwarding and logistics speaks out against the proposal and warns of consequences for businesses,...weiterlesen »

38-degree fever can't stop Oh as South Korea claims dramatic 2-1 comeback win over Czechs

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South Korea secured a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over the Czech Republic in their World Cup opener on Thursday night in Guadalajara, Mexico. Substitute Oh Hyeon-gyu scored the decisive goal in the 80th...weiterlesen »

Why is an Oscar-winning director embedded with Brazil's national team right now?

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Oscar-winning director Paolo Sorrentino is filming his first documentary at the Brazil national team's training facility in Morristown, New Jersey. The project focuses on Carlo Ancelotti, the Italian coach...weiterlesen »

Barcelona's $1bn star shops at rural Georgia Walmart – and nobody notices him

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Spanish soccer superstar Lamine Yamal was spotted pushing a shopping cart through a Walmart in Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia, on Thursday – and almost nobody recognized him. Videos and photos of the Barcelona...weiterlesen »

Wait, what? Spain star promises to tattoo his coach's face if they win the World Cup

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Spain left-back Marc Cucurella has made a bold promise ahead of the 2026 World Cup. The Chelsea player vowed to get a tattoo of coach Luis de la Fuente's face if Spain wins the tournament. The 27-year-old...weiterlesen »

$300 tickets and empty seats: South Korea's World Cup win exposes FIFA's pricing problem

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South Korea's 2-1 victory over the Czech Republic at the 2026 World Cup sparked widespread criticism – not for the match itself, but for the hundreds of empty seats visible throughout the stadium in Guadalajara....weiterlesen »

Viennese Catering Giant Reports Record Profit

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The Vienna-based catering and gastronomy group DO&CO achieved a record result in the 2025/26 financial year. As the company announced, net profit rose by 14.4 percent to 105.77 million euros . Revenue...weiterlesen »

Nine goals in 49 games - can Vinícius Júnior deliver for Brazil when it matters?

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Vinícius Júnior has emerged as Brazil's primary football star, taking over from Neymar and facing immense pressure as the national team begins its World Cup campaign Sunday against Morocco in New Jersey....weiterlesen »

Longer Parties, More Safety: What's Changing Now in Vienna's Clubs

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Anyone attending an open-air concert in Vienna this summer can celebrate longer than before. At the same time, clubs, festivals, and major events are expected to become safer. On July 1st, central parts...weiterlesen »

Record $2 billion bet on World Cup winner as expanded 48-team tournament begins

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Betting markets have accumulated nearly $2 billion in wagers on who will win the 2026 World Cup, positioning them to potentially shatter records as the expanded tournament opens. Polymarket alone has attracted...weiterlesen »

Haiti qualifies for World Cup - but coach and key players have never been to Haiti

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Haiti's national football team has qualified for the World Cup despite a humanitarian catastrophe gripping their homeland. Coach Sébastien Migné and key players have never set foot in Haiti due to safety...weiterlesen »

Why Australia locked in Popovic through 2027 before a single World Cup match

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Tony Popovic has extended his contract as Socceroos coach through the 2027 Asian Cup, securing his future with Australia's national team just hours before their World Cup campaign begins. The announcement...weiterlesen »

World Cup underway without Palmer, Foden: Mexico wins opener as Germany fields 15 debutants

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup has kicked off with a historic expansion to 48 teams, marking the largest tournament in football history. Co-hosted across the United States, Mexico, and Canada in 16 cities, the...weiterlesen »

Yamal's girlfriend posts reassurance as Spain weighs cautious World Cup return

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Spain's star wingers Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams have returned to full training ahead of the team's World Cup debut, providing a major boost just days before their opening match against Cape Verde on...weiterlesen »

World Cup opens with chaos: Mexico wins 2-0 as ad breaks spark fury

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Mexico secured a 2-0 victory over South Africa in the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Thursday in Mexico City. The win puts Mexico in a strong position to advance from Group A, though the match...weiterlesen »

15,000 km from Buenos Aires: Fisherman's home becomes Messi shrine as World Cup begins

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A 54-year-old Indonesian fisherman has transformed his home into a shrine for Argentina's national team, painting it sky blue and white and displaying giant World Cup trophy replicas as the tournament...weiterlesen »

The Bellingham experiment: Why England's star midfielder could play as number nine at World Cup

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Jude Bellingham is set to play a central role in England's World Cup campaign, with manager Thomas Tuchel testing the Real Madrid star in an unexpected position. The midfielder was briefly deployed as...weiterlesen »

How a nation of 500,000 reached the World Cup - and what it means for Cape Verde

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Cape Verde has qualified for the World Cup for the first time in its history. The Atlantic archipelago of 500,000 people will compete in the 2026 tournament, making it one of the smallest nations ever...weiterlesen »

Sleepless in the Heat? 7 Simple Tricks for Cooler Nights

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When temperatures barely drop below 20 degrees at night, sleep quickly becomes a challenge. Especially in cities like Vienna, apartments heat up significantly during the day and often release the warmth...weiterlesen »

Monetizing US travel content? World Cup visitors face deportation under visa crackdown

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US immigration authorities are cracking down on foreign influencers and content creators entering the country on tourist visas, warning they face deportation if caught monetizing their work. The enforcement...weiterlesen »

Only 2 nations ever won back-to-back World Cups - Argentina's historic quest begins June 11

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Argentina begins its defense of the World Cup title with history in sight. The reigning champions aim to become just the third nation to win back-to-back tournaments when the 2026 edition kicks off in...weiterlesen »

Wait, what? ITV flies pundits to New York while BBC saves millions staying in Salford

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ITV has unveiled its World Cup studio in New York, featuring panoramic views of the Manhattan skyline and Brooklyn Bridge. Pundits Ian Wright and Roy Keane praised the setup, with Wright calling it "unbelievable"...weiterlesen »

Australia has nine World Cup veterans - Turkey's entire 26-man squad are tournament debutants

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Turkey's men's national football team begins its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign against Australia on Sunday morning in Vancouver, marking the nation's return to the tournament after a 24-year absence. The...weiterlesen »

Turned away at Miami Airport for World Cup - now he'll referee PSG vs Aston Villa

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A Somali referee denied entry to the United States for the 2026 World Cup will officiate one of European football's most prestigious matches. UEFA announced Thursday that Omar Artan has been appointed...weiterlesen »

45% of Americans have no interest in World Cup 2026 - despite FIFA's festival push

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The FIFA World Cup 2026 has kicked off in the United States, but an alarming poll reveals that nearly half of Americans have no interest in the tournament. The stark disconnect comes as FIFA transforms...weiterlesen »

Socceroos striker Mohamed Touré misses training days before World Cup opener against Turkey

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Socceroos striker Mohamed Touré missed training on Wednesday, raising concerns about Australia's attacking depth just days before their World Cup opener against Turkey on Saturday. The 22-year-old was...weiterlesen »

104 matches, no player breaks: Why German football legends are revolting against FIFA

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Former Germany coach Berti Vogts has launched a scathing attack on FIFA's decision to expand the World Cup to 48 teams, arguing the move prioritizes money over football quality. The 79-year-old European...weiterlesen »

56 years after Mexico triumph: Legendary Brazil defender Brito dies as World Cup returns

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Brito, a legendary defender who helped Brazil win the 1970 World Cup, has died at age 86. The former player passed away Thursday after being hospitalized for over a week with pneumonia. His family confirmed...weiterlesen »

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 »

160,000 people take on Germany: Curaçao makes World Cup history as smallest nation ever

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Curaçao's national football team made an unusual stop on their way to World Cup history. Coach Dick Advocaat and captain Leandro Bacuna threw the ceremonial first pitch at a Miami Marlins game on Wednesday,...weiterlesen »

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 »

Knicks erase 29-point deficit to stun Spurs 107-106, one win from first title since 1973

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The New York Knicks pulled off the largest comeback in NBA Finals history on Wednesday night, erasing a 29-point deficit to defeat the San Antonio Spurs 107-106 at Madison Square Garden. OG Anunoby's tip-in...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 »

Scotland's star midfielder vomited for 24 hours and is now traveling separately to Boston

vor 17 Stunden - upday.com

Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay traveled separately to Boston with a team doctor after missing training due to a stomach complaint, casting doubt over his availability for the team's World Cup opener...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 »

£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 »

Why NYC just renamed two streets after football icons - and where to find them

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New York City has renamed two streets to honor football legends Thierry Henry and Pelé ahead of the 2026 World Cup. The temporary street names, unveiled Thursday, will remain in place until November 1st....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 »

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

vor 18 Stunden - upday.com

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 »

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

vor 18 Stunden - upday.com

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

vor 18 Stunden - upday.com

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 »

World Cup's oldest coach record broken 3 times in 4 days - ending with a 78-year-old

vor 18 Stunden - upday.com

A World Cup record that stood for 16 years is being shattered three times within four days at the 2026 tournament. The title of oldest coach in World Cup history will change hands multiple times in rapid...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

vor 18 Stunden - upday.com

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

vor 18 Stunden - upday.com

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 »

Alphonso Davies out for Canada opener - but could return later in World Cup group stage

vor 19 Stunden - upday.com

Bayern Munich defender Alphonso Davies will miss Canada's opening match at the FIFA World Cup. The 25-year-old cannot play in today's group stage clash against Bosnia-Herzegovina in Toronto (21:00 local...weiterlesen »

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

vor 19 Stunden - upday.com

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 »

What happened in the World Cup opener - and why everyone's talking about the referee

vor 21 Stunden - upday.com

Three players were sent off in the 2026 World Cup's opening match between Mexico and South Africa – an unprecedented red card count for a tournament opener. Mexico won 2-0, but referee Wilton Pereira Sampaio...weiterlesen »

The island nation so excited for its first World Cup that it has declared a half-day holiday

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Spain begins its quest for a second World Cup title against debutant Cape Verde on Monday in Atlanta. The reigning European champions face a "Blue Sharks" team making history in their first-ever World...weiterlesen »

No Scotland, No Party: Why 20,000 fans are paying fortunes to reach Boston

vor 21 Stunden - upday.com

Scotland fans received a rousing send-off at Edinburgh Airport as they departed for the country's first World Cup in 28 years. Around 100 supporters were escorted through the terminal by pipers, drummers...weiterlesen »

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

vor 22 Stunden - upday.com

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

vor 23 Stunden - upday.com

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 »

World Cup fan reported dead after heart attack - but he's alive and stable in hospital

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A foreign fan suffered a heart attack near the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City just before the opening match of the 2026 World Cup on Thursday. The man received immediate medical attention and was transported...weiterlesen »

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

vor 24 Stunden - upday.com

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

vor 24 Stunden - upday.com

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 »

Burglary Protection in Summer: What Homeowners Should Consider Now

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An overflowing mailbox, uncollected packages, or garbage cans left outside for days are often a clear signal to burglars: No one is currently home here. Permanently closed shutters or an empty driveway...weiterlesen »

Vienna Gets a Housing Concept for the Home Office Generation

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Cinema, gaming room, podcast studio, and co-working area in the same building as your own apartment: With the new residential project Momento Vienna , a concept is being created in Vienna-Brigittenau that...weiterlesen »

Vienna-Alsergrund Gets New Neighborhood Meeting Point

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A new parklet is set to make Glasergasse in the 9th district more livable. Under the project group “Livable Glasergasse” , residents, schools, and local institutions have come together to improve the quality...weiterlesen »

Free Sci-Fi Cinema Under the Open Sky: "SCIFI IM PARK" Lands Again in Vienna-Margareten

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Under the motto “Life on Mars (and Other Planets),” this year’s festival takes the audience on a cinematic journey through the science fiction cosmos. Six genre classics will be shown, dealing with alien...weiterlesen »

Nurse chased by four masked men completes shift despite racist attack at Ulster Hospital

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A nurse with a different skin color was chased and intimidated by four masked men on her way to work at Ulster Hospital on Wednesday evening. Despite being terrified, she insisted on completing her shift...weiterlesen »

Girl left unable to speak after Dublin school knife attack as jury watches hour of CCTV

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A jury in Dublin has been shown hour-long CCTV footage of a man allegedly carrying out a knife attack on schoolchildren that left a young girl in a wheelchair and unable to speak. Riad Bouchaker, 52, is...weiterlesen »

Working in Over 30 Degrees: This Really Helps Against the Heat

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Rising temperatures are a challenge for many employees in the summer. In addition to physical complaints, heat can also impair concentration, attention, and mental resilience. This increases the risk of...weiterlesen »

$32,970 tickets and 180,000 resales: World Cup pricing crisis sparks empty stadium fears

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup is facing a crisis of affordability. Record-high ticket prices have sparked fears of empty stadiums, prompted fan cancellations, and triggered government investigations — all while...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 »

Murder Investigations Lead to Alleged Prostitution Ring in Vienna

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In the course of murder investigations, a suspect led the police to an extensive, cross-border prostitution ring. A corresponding report was confirmed on Thursday by the spokeswoman for the Vienna public...weiterlesen »

Opposition Dissects the Double Budget in the National Council

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The essential basic elements of the planning of the double budget for 2027 and 2028 are wrong, criticized the FPÖ leader. The goal of reducing the budget deficit to the allowed three percent by 2028 is...weiterlesen »

Resident Raises Alarm: Suspected Burglar Caught in Vienna-Simmering

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An attentive resident prevented a suspected apartment burglary in Vienna-Simmering on Wednesday evening. The man notified the police emergency number after noticing a suspicious man at a neighboring apartment....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 »

£13bn offered, £18bn needed: Defence chief resigns over funding gap as NATO warns of attack

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UK Defence Secretary John Healey has resigned in a major blow to Prime Minister Keir Starmer's government. Healey accused Starmer and the Treasury of failing to commit the resources needed to defend the...weiterlesen »

Two Gas Stations in Vienna-Donaustadt Armed Robbery: 2,000 Euro Reward for Information

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The first robbery took place on October 1, 2025, at 2:02 AM. The second robbery occurred on November 10, 2025, at 9:39 PM. In both incidents, the employees were threatened with a pistol by one of the black-clad...weiterlesen »

Music Brings Joy to the Children's Ward of the Vienna Clinic Ottakring

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The concert centered around the story of a water droplet that grows, discovers the world, and learns about the fascinating diversity of sounds and music. With instruments, singing, and storytelling, the...weiterlesen »

Teen Gang Robs Three Vienna Teenagers on Their Way to School Within 40 Minutes

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The incidents occurred between 7:40 and 8:20 AM. In one case, the teenagers allegedly delivered several blows to their victim’s face, causing them to fall to the ground. They then reportedly robbed the...weiterlesen »

False Emergency Call in Vienna-Floridsdorf Ends with Attack on Policewoman

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An unusual police operation in Vienna-Floridsdorf ended on Thursday night with an arrest and an injured policewoman. The trigger was an emergency call claiming that a person was in the Marchfeld Canal....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 »

WM 2026: 65 Percent of Austrians Bet More Frequently

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With the start of the 2026 Football World Cup, interest in sports betting also rises. This is shown by a recent survey conducted by the market and opinion research institute Marketagent on behalf of the...weiterlesen »

How Young People Save Money This Summer in Vienna

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Just in time for the summer holidays, WIENXTRA is launching a new offer for young residents of Vienna. With the new Frish Advantage Card , teenagers and young adults aged 13 to 26 can now enjoy numerous...weiterlesen »

Swarovski sells private island for 24 million euros

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One of Italy’s most extraordinary properties is looking for a new owner: The private island Santa Cristina in the Venetian Lagoon, which has been associated with the Swarovski family for decades, is up...weiterlesen »

Crises Change Vacation Plans in Austria

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The ongoing inflation, international crises, and geopolitical uncertainties are noticeably impacting the vacation planning of Austrians. This is shown by a recent representative online survey conducted...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 »

Canada's captain might miss historic home opener - and Bayern Munich wants him benched

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Canada's star player Alphonso Davies faces a race against time to be fit for his country's World Cup opener against Bosnia-Herzegovina on Friday in Toronto. The 25-year-old captain is managing a persistent...weiterlesen »

Asylum Reform Starts: Vienna Integration House Raises Alarm

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On June 12, the reformed Common European Asylum and Migration System (CEAS) will come into force. The Vienna Integration House views the new rules with concern and warns of possible impacts on those seeking...weiterlesen »

10% of global turnover: Social media giants face massive fines under new UK crisis rules

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The UK government is moving to force social media companies to remove illegal content faster during crises, with new legal powers set to be unveiled in Parliament next week. Technology Secretary Liz Kendall...weiterlesen »

From Moscow hotel to 70 UK protest sites: How Robinson's Russia visit preceded violent unrest

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Far-right activist Tommy Robinson has traveled to Moscow and met with Errol Musk, father of Elon Musk, claiming Russia is not Britain's enemy. The encounter, captured in a video posted Monday, shows the...weiterlesen »

This exhibition showcases the creative future of Vienna

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Vienna transforms once again into a grand stage for young art, design, and architecture at the beginning of July. During the Angewandte Festival 2026, the University of Applied Arts Vienna opens its locations...weiterlesen »

Five seconds or you lose it: FIFA's ruthless new World Cup rules punish time-wasting

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FIFA has introduced sweeping new regulations for the 2026 World Cup in the USA, Canada, and Mexico aimed at speeding up matches and eliminating time-wasting tactics. The changes, approved at the International...weiterlesen »

Apple shares stolen iPhone data with London police to kill resale market

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Apple has partnered with the Metropolitan Police to prevent stolen iPhones from being reactivated, effectively rendering them worthless to thieves. Samsung and Google have also agreed to implement security...weiterlesen »

59% of Labour members would back Burnham over Starmer as leadership showdown looms

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Andy Burnham's bid to return to Westminster has escalated into an open challenge to Sir Keir Starmer's leadership. The Greater Manchester Mayor is contesting Thursday's Makerfield by-election with explicit...weiterlesen »

26 players, not 11: FIFA scraps decades-old World Cup anthem tradition

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FIFA President Gianni Infantino has announced a major change to World Cup ceremonies. Starting with the 2026 tournament's opening match between Mexico and South Africa, all 26 players from each team will...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 »

From debut dream to anxious wait - will Scaloni pick HSV's Capaldo for World Cup squad?

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Argentina's coach Lionel Scaloni has postponed his final decision on the World Cup squad, leaving HSV player Nicolás Capaldo in limbo. The 27-year-old defender sat on the bench for 90 minutes during Argentina's...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 »

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 »

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 »

61 goals for Bayern, 79 for England - can Kane finally deliver World Cup glory?

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England captain Harry Kane believes his team has the depth and winning mentality to capture the World Cup, calling this tournament his best opportunity to claim football's biggest prize. But as the Three...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 »

FIFA forces Haiti to remove independence battle imagery from World Cup jersey

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Haiti has been forced to modify its World Cup jersey design after FIFA ruled that imagery depicting the country's independence struggle violated equipment regulations. The change came just days before...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 »

21.5 weeks to sell a home: UK housing market hits longest wait since 2017

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The UK housing market downturn may be starting to stabilise, new survey data from property professionals suggests. A net balance of 34% of surveyors reported in May that new buyer inquiries were falling...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 »

British-born Republican faces uphill battle in heavily Democratic California - can he win?

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A former top aide to David Cameron has advanced to the final run-off in the race to become California governor, promising "change is coming" as he seeks to lead one of the world's largest economies. Steve...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 »