15.986 million viewers: USMNT World Cup opener shatters...

15.986 million viewers: USMNT World Cup opener shatters English-language TV record

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The United States men's national team's World Cup opener against Paraguay shattered English-language television records, drawing 15.986 million viewers across Fox, Tubi and Fox One streaming. The 4-1 victory...weiterlesen »

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Switzerland's heartbreak as Qatar snatches 95th-minute equalizer after Swiss dominance

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Switzerland squandered a dominant performance and conceded a heartbreaking 1-1 draw against Qatar in their World Cup 2026 opener. Boualem Khoukhi headed home an equalizer in the fifth minute of stoppage...weiterlesen »

Why Rangnick chose Austria over AC Milan - and what it means for the World Cup

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Ralf Rangnick has extended his contract as Austria's national team coach, ending speculation about a potential move to AC Milan. The Austrian Football Association announced the deal on Saturday evening,...weiterlesen »

Seven stars banned: Egypt must change World Cup kit 48 hours before Belgium clash

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FIFA has ordered Egypt to make last-minute changes to their 2026 World Cup kit just two days before their opening match. The Egyptian Football Association announced on Saturday that the team must remove...weiterlesen »

39-year-old Nagatomo set to become first Asian player at five World Cups

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Yuto Nagatomo will make history at the 2026 World Cup. The 39-year-old Japanese defender is set to become the first Asian player to compete in five World Cup final tournaments, breaking a continental record....weiterlesen »

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 »

Thousands clash with far-right in Glasgow after racist attacks forced mosque lockdown

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Thousands of anti-racism protesters clashed with a smaller group of counter-demonstrators in Glasgow on Saturday, days after far-right violence left officers and members of the public injured. Police kept...weiterlesen »

Brazil's World Cup status has changed - and Morocco could prove it at midnight

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Brazil faces Morocco in the first major clash of the 2026 World Cup at midnight on Sunday. The record world champions take on the 2022 semifinalists in New Jersey, kicking off a packed schedule of eight...weiterlesen »

After 39 failed attempts: Why this Iran deal could actually happen - and what's at stake

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US President Donald Trump is expected to discuss plans to demine the Strait of Hormuz with allies at the Group of Seven summit in France next week, as mediators report an agreement to end the Iran war...weiterlesen »

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 »

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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 »

World Cup footballer denied entry to Canada despite no conviction - trial verdict not until 2027

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Canada has denied entry to Ghanaian footballer Thomas Partey ahead of the World Cup, triggering a diplomatic clash between the two nations. Ghana's government officially protested the decision on Saturday,...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 »

The World Cup record no player has matched in 60 years - until now

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Chris Richards made World Cup history in the United States' opening match, completing all 83 passes without a single miss in their 4-1 victory over Paraguay on June 12. The 26-year-old Crystal Palace defender...weiterlesen »

Scotland's entire squad wearing FIFA's new World Cup debut patch - here's what happens next

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FIFA has introduced a special patch system for the 2026 World Cup, marking players' debuts in the tournament with an exclusive emblem on their jerseys. Debutant players are wearing the "FIFA World Cup...weiterlesen »

Haiti returns to World Cup after 52 years as team brings hope to nation where gangs control 80% of capital

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Haiti returns to the World Cup on Sunday after a 52-year absence, opening against Scotland in Boston at 3 a.m. The historic qualification has brought rare joy to one of the world's poorest countries, which...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 »

Bellingham reveals off-field mistakes and social pressure undermined England at Euro 2024

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Jude Bellingham has issued a stark warning about England's past tournament failures, revealing that off-field issues and social pressure undermined the team during Euro 2024. The Real Madrid midfielder...weiterlesen »

1,700-place jump for Tino as World Cup drives baby name surge for England squad

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The World Cup is set to spark a surge in babies named after England football players, according to a baby name expert. SJ Strum from BabyCentre predicts the tournament will inspire a new generation of...weiterlesen »

28 years later: Scotland fans transform Boston ahead of World Cup return

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Thousands of Scottish football fans have descended on Boston ahead of their national team's first World Cup match in 28 years. Scotland faces Haiti on Saturday at 9pm local time (2am BST), with the Tartan...weiterlesen »

Trump's tariffs and '51st state' jab cast shadow over first-ever three-nation World Cup

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The 2026 World Cup has thrust deep political tensions between the United States, Canada, and Mexico into the spotlight. The tournament, spanning 16 cities across three nations in a first-of-its-kind North...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 »

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 »

Anthropic Pulls Fable 5 and Mythos 5 After US Government Order

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Just days after a much-hyped launch, US AI company Anthropic was forced to announce a drastic measure on Friday evening: models Fable 5 and Mythos 5 have been disabled to comply with an export control...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 »

German fan suffers heart attack at World Cup opening as authorities give conflicting updates

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A German football fan suffered a heart attack at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City shortly before the World Cup opening match between Mexico and South Africa. Emergency services responded immediately and...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 »

Scotland face Haiti at World Cup after 28 years - but can Clarke finally deliver?

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Scotland returns to the World Cup for the first time in 28 years, with manager Steve Clarke carrying the weight of a nation's expectations. The team faces Haiti in their opening match early Sunday morning...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 »

AI picks Netherlands to win World Cup 2026 - but betting markets back Spain and France

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Artificial intelligence models are predicting unexpected winners for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with some AI systems selecting teams that have never lifted the trophy. The forecasts mark a shift from traditional...weiterlesen »

Scotland ends 28-year World Cup drought as King Charles declares national holiday

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Scotland returns to the World Cup stage after a 28-year absence, marking one of the most significant moments in the nation's football history. The team faces Haiti in their opening Group C match on Saturday...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 »

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 »

Trump skips USA opener but tells team they can 'go all the way' at World Cup

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US President Donald Trump called the national soccer team ahead of their World Cup opener against Paraguay, offering words of encouragement and expressing confidence in their chances. The President will...weiterlesen »

First home World Cup since 1994: USA open vs Paraguay before 70,000

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The United States opens its home World Cup campaign against Paraguay on Friday night at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. The match marks the third and final opening ceremony for the first World Cup hosted...weiterlesen »

15 Iranian football officials denied US visas as team forced to train in Mexico instead

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The Iranian Football Federation has accused FIFA President Gianni Infantino of failing to deliver on promises to ensure full access for its officials to the team's World Cup matches in the United States....weiterlesen »

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 »

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 »

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

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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 »

Lower Austria Sends Its Own Satellite into Space

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Austria is taking the next step towards commercial space travel. The Lower Austrian company R-Space presented its satellite mission “IOD-01” on Friday. The satellite launch is planned for late summer 2026....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 »

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 »

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 »

SpaceX: IPO Pop Propels Elon Musk’s Space and AI Giant to $2.2 Trillion

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SpaceX has made a spectacular debut on the stock market. Shares of Elon Musk’s space and satellite company, trading under the ticker SPCX on Nasdaq, temporarily reached a price of $175 on their first trading...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 »

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 Care Scandal in Court: Acquittal for Lack of Evidence

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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 »

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 »

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 »

Festival Weeks Premiere with Trigger Warning: Blood, Nudity, and Great Applause

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On the occasion of “Seppuku. The Funeral of Mishima or the Pleasure of Dying,” which premiered on Thursday at the Wiener Festwochen in the Volkstheater, the audience was warned about themes such as death...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 »

No Indications of Third-Party Fault in the Pilnacek Case

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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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

32 seconds after takeoff, 260 lives lost - and investigators still can't explain why

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Air India Flight 171 crashed into student accommodation just 32 seconds after takeoff from Ahmedabad airport a year ago today, killing 260 people. An official crash report released late Friday points to...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 »

Design Market at Schlingermarkt: 70 Creatives Present Their Unique Pieces in Vienna-Floridsdorf

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Around 70 exhibitors will present their handmade products at the Schlingermarkt. The offerings range from bags, ceramics, and jewelry to clothing and photographs, as well as street art and other art and...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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

500 times per second: 2026 World Cup ball's sensor could change how goals are judged

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The 2026 World Cup will feature unprecedented technological integration, with the official Trionda ball incorporating a 500Hz motion sensor chip that transmits real-time data to VAR officials 500 times...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 »

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 »

The Death of Stealth Mode: Inside the Build in Public Startup Boom

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Revenue milestones on LinkedIn, failed launches dissected in founder blogs, hiring calls with a window into company culture: a growing number of startups are building their companies in full view of the...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 »

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 »

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 »

Brazil releases public servants 3 hours early for World Cup matches

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Brazil's federal government has authorized public servants to leave work up to three hours early on days when the national team plays in the 2026 World Cup. The Ministry of Management and Public Service...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

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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 »

Judge may halt Trump's White House UFC fight hours before 4,300 fans arrive Sunday

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A massive cage fighting arena has been erected on the White House South Lawn for a UFC event this Sunday that doubles as President Donald Trump's 80th birthday celebration and marks America's 250th independence...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 »

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

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

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 »

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 »

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

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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

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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 »