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Starmer faces 'full-blown civil war' as Defence Secretary quits over spending

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The UK Government is heading for a "summer of discontent" with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's authority in crisis, the SNP has claimed. Dave Doogan, the party's Westminster leader, accused Labour of...weiterlesen »

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2 minutes after entering: Larin's goal gives Canada first-ever World Cup point

vor 4 Stunden - upday.com

Substitute Cyle Larin scored late to secure Canada's first-ever World Cup point, netting an equalizer in a 1-1 draw against Bosnia-Herzegovina in front of a passionate home crowd in Toronto on Friday....weiterlesen »

Thousands of empty seats at World Cup opening ceremony in Toronto as fans arrive late

vor 6 Stunden - upday.com

Alanis Morissette sang "O Canada" before Canada's opening match at the World Cup in Toronto on Friday — but many fans missed the moment. Thousands of seats remained empty when the opening ceremony began...weiterlesen »

£470,677 raised as Jill Scott finishes brutal 388-mile challenge with burst blisters

vor 6 Stunden - upday.com

Former Lioness Jill Scott has completed her grueling 388-mile Sport Relief challenge, crossing the finish line at Sunderland's Stadium of Light on Friday after five days of cycling and running through...weiterlesen »

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

vor 7 Stunden - upday.com

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 »

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

vor 8 Stunden - upday.com

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

vor 8 Stunden - upday.com

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

vor 8 Stunden - upday.com

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'

vor 9 Stunden - upday.com

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

vor 10 Stunden - Volarberg Online

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 »

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

vor 11 Stunden - upday.com

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 Care Scandal in Court: Acquittal for Lack of Evidence

vor 12 Stunden - Volarberg Online

A former director of a senior residence, who was held accountable for the systematic neglect of residents in need of care, was acquitted on Friday due to doubt. It was alleged that the facility, which...weiterlesen »

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

vor 12 Stunden - Volarberg Online

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

vor 12 Stunden - Volarberg Online

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 »

15 Men Attack Viennese with Iron Rods

vor 13 Stunden - Volarberg Online

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

vor 14 Stunden - Volarberg Online

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

vor 14 Stunden - Volarberg Online

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

vor 13 Stunden - upday.com

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

vor 14 Stunden - upday.com

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 »

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

vor 14 Stunden - upday.com

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 »

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

vor 14 Stunden - upday.com

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 »

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

vor 14 Stunden - upday.com

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 »

Everton ruling opens door to £100m claims against Manchester City from rival clubs

vor 15 Stunden - upday.com

Everton has been ordered to pay Burnley £35 million in compensation after an independent Premier League commission ruled the club's financial rule breach caused Burnley's relegation in 2022. The decision...weiterlesen »

Why Austria's Food System Is So Expensive

vor 15 Stunden - Volarberg Online

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 »

No Indications of Third-Party Fault in the Pilnacek Case

vor 16 Stunden - Volarberg Online

The investigations into the death of former Justice Section Chief Christian Pilnacek are definitively concluded. The Eisenstadt public prosecutor’s office will not continue the proceedings. The decision...weiterlesen »

While many think of summer, winter returns here

vor 16 Stunden - Volarberg Online

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

vor 15 Stunden - upday.com

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 »

2-Euro Package Fee: This Exception is Demanded

vor 17 Stunden - Volarberg Online

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

vor 16 Stunden - upday.com

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?

vor 17 Stunden - upday.com

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

vor 17 Stunden - upday.com

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 »

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

vor 17 Stunden - upday.com

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 »

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

vor 18 Stunden - upday.com

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

vor 18 Stunden - Volarberg Online

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

vor 18 Stunden - upday.com

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

vor 18 Stunden - upday.com

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

vor 19 Stunden - upday.com

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

vor 19 Stunden - upday.com

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 »

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

vor 19 Stunden - upday.com

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 »

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

vor 19 Stunden - upday.com

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 »

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

vor 19 Stunden - upday.com

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 »

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

vor 19 Stunden - upday.com

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 »

Clubs earn millions from World Cup even if their players never take the field

vor 19 Stunden - upday.com

FIFA's compensation program for the 2026 World Cup has turned into a major revenue stream for clubs worldwide. The organization is distributing $250 million to teams releasing players for the tournament...weiterlesen »

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

vor 19 Stunden - upday.com

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 »

Before Kickl's Sole Rule

vor 20 Stunden - Volarberg Online

The days of the turquoise-red-pink government are numbered. This became clear last weekend when the governor of Lower Austria, Johanna Mikl-Leitner (ÖVP), attacked the SPÖ and accused them of not recognizing...weiterlesen »

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

vor 20 Stunden - upday.com

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

vor 20 Stunden - upday.com

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

vor 21 Stunden - upday.com

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

vor 21 Stunden - upday.com

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

vor 21 Stunden - upday.com

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

vor 22 Stunden - upday.com

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

vor 22 Stunden - upday.com

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 »

Brazil's free World Cup broadcast faces a problem: you'll see goals 10 seconds after everyone else

vor 22 Stunden - upday.com

Brazilian football fans preparing to watch the 2026 World Cup for free on CazéTV's YouTube channel face a significant trade-off: broadcast delays of at least 10 seconds compared to traditional television....weiterlesen »

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

vor 22 Stunden - upday.com

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

vor 22 Stunden - upday.com

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

vor 22 Stunden - upday.com

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 »

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

vor 22 Stunden - upday.com

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 »

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

vor 22 Stunden - upday.com

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

vor 22 Stunden - upday.com

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

vor 23 Stunden - upday.com

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 23 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 »

From bedridden to skiing: Lupus patient's life transformed by cancer therapy in UK first

vor 23 Stunden - upday.com

Five patients with severe lupus have gone into remission after receiving CAR T-cell therapy on the NHS, in what experts are calling a groundbreaking medical advance. The treatment, which genetically modifies...weiterlesen »

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

vor 23 Stunden - upday.com

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

vor 23 Stunden - upday.com

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

vor 23 Stunden - upday.com

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 »

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

vor 23 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 »

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

vor 23 Stunden - upday.com

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 »

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

vor 23 Stunden - upday.com

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 »

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

vor 23 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 23 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 23 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 »

Stuck in Tijuana: Iran's footballers caught between war, protests and the World Cup

vor 23 Stunden - upday.com

Iran's national football team held its first open training session on Thursday in Tijuana, Mexico, offering journalists a brief glimpse of the squad preparing for the World Cup under extraordinary circumstances....weiterlesen »

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

vor 23 Stunden - upday.com

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 23 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 24 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 »

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

vor einem Tag - 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 einem Tag - 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 einem Tag - 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 einem Tag - 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 einem Tag - 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

vor einem Tag - upday.com

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 einem Tag - 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 einem Tag - 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 »

Vienna Gets a Housing Concept for the Home Office Generation

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

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 »

1.5 Billion Euros: Hospital New Construction in Wiener Neustadt to Start in 2027

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

One of the largest healthcare projects in Lower Austria is taking the next important step. For the planned new construction of the University Hospital Wiener Neustadt, the environmental impact assessment...weiterlesen »

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

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

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 »

Cult Car from the 80s Set to Make a Surprising Return

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

A car that many consider a symbol of the 1980s could soon return to the streets. The Yugo , once one of the cheapest cars in Europe, is set to make a comeback. A new small car is planned, which visually...weiterlesen »

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

vor einem Tag - upday.com

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 »

What the ESA Wants to Discover About the Milky Way With This Mission

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

The European Space Agency (ESA) has accepted the ARRAKIHS project as the second scientific mission of its FAST class, thereby confirming the planned launch in 2030. The mission aims to answer one of the...weiterlesen »

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

vor einem Tag - upday.com

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 »

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

vor einem Tag - upday.com

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 »

Special Afternoon Gives Cancer Patients in Wiener Neustadt New Strength

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

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 »

Murder Investigations Lead to Alleged Prostitution Ring in Vienna

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

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 »

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

vor einem Tag - upday.com

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 »

Resident Raises Alarm: Suspected Burglar Caught in Vienna-Simmering

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

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

vor einem Tag - upday.com

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 »

Police, Security, and Bans: This Applies in Vienna's Pools This Year

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

With rising temperatures, the peak season begins in Vienna’s outdoor pools. To ensure the summer runs as smoothly as possible, the Vienna pools are implementing a comprehensive security concept. The focus...weiterlesen »

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

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

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

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

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 »

Nearly 3,000 patients treated in hospital corridors every day across England

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Nearly 3,000 patients were treated in hospital corridors or makeshift areas in England every day during May, newly published NHS data has revealed. The figures expose the scale of what health experts describe...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 »

Rainbow Parade Brings Vienna City Center to a Standstill: Extensive Closures on Saturday

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Starting at around 8 a.m., the Ringstraße between Operngasse and Schottengasse will be closed to traffic in sections. The parade itself starts at 12 p.m. at Rathausplatz and moves against the direction...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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »