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Mexico beats South Africa 2-0 in historic World Cup opener as 120,000 flood streets

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Mexico secured a historic 2-0 victory against South Africa in the opening match of the 2026 World Cup, sparking massive celebrations across the country as tens of thousands flooded the streets of Mexico...weiterlesen »

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709 days after retirement, Neuer returns to start Germany's World Cup campaign

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Manuel Neuer will start in goal for Germany against Curacao on Sunday, marking his first international appearance in 709 days. At 40 years old, the Bayern Munich goalkeeper will become the oldest player...weiterlesen »

What Lula told Ancelotti hours before Brazil's World Cup debut - and why it matters

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President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva sent a rousing video message to Brazil's national football team and coach Carlo Ancelotti hours before their 2026 World Cup debut on Saturday. The message urged the...weiterlesen »

Newlyweds join thousands at Belfast anti-racism rally after violent disorder

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Thousands of people gathered in Belfast for an anti-racism rally following days of violent unrest that shook the city. The demonstration, named "Together Against Hate," drew an estimated 3,000 attendees...weiterlesen »

Ancelotti aims to break 96-year World Cup curse - no foreign coach has ever won it

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Carlo Ancelotti is preparing to make history with Brazil at the 2026 World Cup. The Italian coach faces a double challenge: ending the team's 24-year title drought while attempting to become the first...weiterlesen »

Morocco captain Hakimi: Brazil clash is 50-50, not a one-sided contest

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Morocco's Atlas Lions are approaching their World Cup opener against Brazil with bold confidence, treating Saturday's high-profile clash in New Jersey as an even contest despite facing the five-time champions....weiterlesen »

Brazil revives street painting tradition that died after 7-1 World Cup disaster

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Brazilians are reviving a beloved World Cup tradition that nearly disappeared after their national team's devastating 7-1 semi-final loss to Germany in 2014. Across the country, communities are once again...weiterlesen »

Four World Cup nations converge on Kansas City - validating $700m soccer investment

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England has chosen Kansas City as its base for the World Cup, joining defending champions Argentina, the Netherlands, and Algeria in the Midwest metropolis. The decision validates the city's nearly $700...weiterlesen »

Brazil kicks off World Cup campaign — but will Neymar even play?

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Brazil begins its 2026 World Cup campaign on Saturday against Morocco, carrying the weight of a 24-year title drought and the knowledge that this tournament represents the final chance for a generation...weiterlesen »

Father's Day in Vienna: 10 Ideas for a Special Sunday

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On Sunday, June 14th, it’s Father’s Day. If you’re still looking for ideas on how to spend the special day together, Vienna offers a wide range of choices. The options range from extensive brunches to...weiterlesen »

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Ball under jersey, thumb in mouth: Reyna's World Cup goal celebration reveals baby news

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Gio Reyna scored the final goal in the United States' 4-1 World Cup victory against Paraguay on Friday night at SoFi Stadium, then celebrated by announcing his wife's pregnancy. The 23-year-old midfielder...weiterlesen »

NHS braces for 'triple whammy' as doctors strike amid heatwave and World Cup kick-off

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England's NHS is bracing for a "triple whammy of pressure" as resident doctors stage a four-day strike starting Monday, coinciding with a forecast heatwave and England's opening World Cup match against...weiterlesen »

Argentina gets Martínez boost ahead of World Cup - but loses key defender for opener

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Argentina's goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez has returned to full training after removing the cast from his fractured finger, providing a boost ahead of the team's World Cup opener. However, defender Nicolás...weiterlesen »

1,400 soldiers, 200 horses parade through London for King Charles's official birthday today

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Britain celebrates King Charles III's official birthday today with the historic Trooping the Colour ceremony, as over 1,400 soldiers, 200 horses, and 400 musicians prepare to march through central London....weiterlesen »

Jiménez scores first World Cup goal with header - five years after skull fracture nearly killed him

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Raúl Jiménez scored his first FIFA World Cup goal in Mexico's 2-0 opening victory over South Africa on Thursday, pointing to the sky in an emotional tribute to his late father. The 35-year-old forward...weiterlesen »

Lopetegui gets World Cup redemption as Qatar face Switzerland on anniversary of Spain dismissal

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Eight years after being dismissed as Spain's manager on the eve of the 2018 World Cup, Julen Lopetegui will finally make his World Cup coaching debut on Saturday - on the very same date that ended his...weiterlesen »

Brazil face Morocco tonight as Ancelotti debuts without Militão, Rodrygo and Estêvão

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Brazil faces Morocco in a blockbuster opening match at the 2026 World Cup on Saturday night, with five-time champions Brazil seeking a sixth title under new coach Carlo Ancelotti. The Group C clash at...weiterlesen »

Germany opens World Cup vs Curaçao - but France, Brazil, Spain could await

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Germany kicks off its 2026 World Cup campaign on Sunday against Curaçao in Houston, entering the tournament without the favorite status it once held. The four-time champions face a manageable group but...weiterlesen »

Injury scare as Pulisic exits USMNT World Cup opener early - but coach says precaution

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Christian Pulisic was forced out of the United States' World Cup opener at halftime after suffering a calf injury in the team's commanding 4-1 victory over Paraguay on Friday. The AC Milan star, who had...weiterlesen »

Vinicius declares Brazil ready to reclaim World Cup throne as Morocco clash looms

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Vinicius Junior has declared the 2026 World Cup the most important moment of his career as Brazil prepares to open their campaign against Morocco at MetLife Stadium near New York. The Real Madrid forward...weiterlesen »

Morocco coach: We have no fear facing Brazil in the World Cup opener

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Morocco's national team coach Mohamed Ouahbi has declared his players are not afraid of facing Brazil in their 2026 World Cup debut on Saturday, insisting the African side will stick to their principles...weiterlesen »

First since 1930: Balogun's two goals power USA to record 4-1 World Cup victory

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Folarin Balogun scored twice for the United States in their World Cup opener, leading the Americans to a historic 4-1 victory over Paraguay on Friday night. The 24-year-old striker became the first U.S....weiterlesen »

16 years later: Mexican striker settles score with South Africa at World Cup

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Julián Quiñones has made history by scoring the first goal of the 2026 World Cup, giving Mexico a 1-0 lead against South Africa in the opening match at Estadio Ciudad de México. The 29-year-old forward...weiterlesen »

Heavy underdogs at 12.50 odds: Can Qatar shock Switzerland in World Cup Group B clash?

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Qatar faces Switzerland in their first-ever World Cup meeting on Saturday at 9 PM at Levi's Stadium. The Group B clash pits a Swiss team considered heavy favorites against a Qatari side seeking to erase...weiterlesen »

Why Klose thinks his World Cup record will finally fall - and why he's fine with it

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Miroslav Klose expects his World Cup goal record to be broken soon. The German football legend told the Süddeutsche Zeitung he anticipates his mark of 16 goals falling at the next tournament in the USA,...weiterlesen »

Hollywood stars pack SoFi Stadium as Cruise, Beckhams and Pitt attend USA World Cup opener

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Hollywood's biggest stars turned out for the United States' opening World Cup match against Paraguay at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on Friday. Tom Cruise, David and Victoria Beckham, Jamie Foxx, Paris...weiterlesen »

Dempsey slams Marsch over anthem claim: 'I've bled for this country'

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Former US national team star Clint Dempsey has sharply criticized Canada head coach Jesse Marsch after the American-born manager suggested that US players needed to be persuaded to sing the national anthem....weiterlesen »

Wait, what? Chicago Fire wants to sign both Goretzka and Lewandowski this month

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Chicago Fire has reached out to Leon Goretzka as the German midfielder's Bayern Munich contract winds down, according to BILD . The 31-year-old is currently competing in the World Cup in the USA, Canada,...weiterlesen »

Only one ball left after thieves raid England's World Cup equipment en route to Kansas

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England's World Cup preparations have been disrupted by a major theft of essential equipment during their move to Kansas City. Match boots, official tournament balls, and crucial training gear were stolen...weiterlesen »

$50,000 to watch World Cup in a glass cube - two TikTokers land dream job in Times Square

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Two American content creators are earning $50,000 each to watch all 104 matches of the 2026 World Cup from inside a glass cube in the middle of Times Square. Austin Franklin and Kevin Akoto beat out over...weiterlesen »

From mocking the American Dream to uniting a nation: Bosnia's unlikely World Cup anthem

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A Bosnian band has turned a 15-year-old song about disillusionment with the American Dream into an explosive World Cup anthem. Dubioza Kolektiv's rewritten track "I Am From Bosnia, Take Me to America"...weiterlesen »

Why Portugal waited until now to fly to the World Cup - and what Ronaldo faces next

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Portugal's national football team landed in Florida on Friday, becoming the final squad to arrive for the 2026 World Cup. The late arrival completes the tournament's full roster of 48 teams across host...weiterlesen »

Wait, what? Brazil's World Cup team is training with NFL quarterback wristbands

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Brazil's national soccer team has adopted an unusual training tool ahead of the World Cup: NFL-style wristbands with tactical diagrams. The equipment, commonly used by American football quarterbacks, allows...weiterlesen »

Three conditions Ancelotti set for Neymar's World Cup spot - and why he nearly didn't make it

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Brazil's superstar Neymar missed the team's World Cup opener against Morocco on Saturday, June 12, due to a calf injury. Coach Carlo Ancelotti expects the 34-year-old forward to join team training next...weiterlesen »

Over 1km parade: Brazilian World Cup fans bring New York to a standstill, police dance along

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Hundreds of Brazilian soccer fans took over Times Square on Friday, transforming Manhattan's iconic landmark into a vibrant celebration on the eve of Brazil's 2026 World Cup debut. The gathering brought...weiterlesen »

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

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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 »

$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 »

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 »

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 »

Study: Parents Influence School Grades More Than Expected

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Why are some children more successful in school than others? A new study provides a surprising answer to this question. As reported in a study published in the journal “Cell Genomics” , not only the inherited...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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

£11 million raised: Rugby star Kevin Sinfield expected to be knighted this weekend

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Rugby league legend Kevin Sinfield is expected to be knighted in the King's Birthday Honours this weekend for raising over £11 million for motor neurone disease charities. The 45-year-old former England...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 »

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 »

Austria ties their longest-serving professional until 2028

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Austria Wien continues to rely on continuity in goal. The club has extended the expiring contract of Mirko Kos by two more years. This means the 29-year-old will remain with the Violets until summer 2028....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 »

Textiles Division Side Session: Closer dialog needed between industry and policymakers

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Recent BIR World Recycling Convention & Exhibition, Gothenburg, (31 May) 1-3 June 2026. The need for policymakers and regulators to work with the recycling and reuse sector, was a message repeated throughout...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 »

14-year-old girl charged with attempted murder after triple stabbing at Manchester school

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A 14-year-old girl has been charged with three counts of attempted murder and two counts of possessing a bladed article after a triple stabbing at a Manchester school. The charges stem from an attack that...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 »

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 »

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 »

ECB raises rates to 2.25% as Iran war drives oil to $92 and inflation hits 3.2%

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The European Central Bank has raised its benchmark interest rate to 2.25% from 2%, marking the first increase since 2023. The move comes as the eurozone grapples with rising inflation driven by surging...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 »

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 »

Before Kickl's Sole Rule

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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

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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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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

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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

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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 »

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

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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

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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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »