FIFA reverses World Cup Spanish ban after discrimination outcry from language experts

vor 2 Tagen - upday.com

FIFA has reversed its controversial policy barring Spanish from World Cup press conferences after widespread criticism from language advocates and prominent cultural figures. The organization now permits...weiterlesen »

£2,113 house price drop marks worst June in 14 years as sellers face pressure

vor 2 Tagen - upday.com

Britain's average house asking price fell 0.6% in June, a £2,113 drop to £376,191, marking the largest decline for this month in 14 years. Property website Rightmove reported the unexpected decrease comes...weiterlesen »

What Scaloni tested in training reveals Argentina's biggest World Cup question mark

vor 2 Tagen - upday.com

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni has tested two different defensive formations in training as he finalizes his lineup for the team's World Cup debut against Algeria on Tuesday. According to TyC Sports, Scaloni...weiterlesen »

Iran's World Cup team forced to train in Mexico with armed escort after visa crisis

vor 2 Tagen - upday.com

Iran and New Zealand will face off in their 2026 World Cup opener on Monday, June 15, at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. The match kicks off at 10 PM Brasília time. But the game itself has been overshadowed...weiterlesen »

7-1: Germany mirrors Brazil scoreline but Neuer urges team to stay grounded

vor 2 Tagen - upday.com

Germany launched their 2026 World Cup campaign with a commanding 7-1 victory over debutants Curaçao in Houston. Kai Havertz scored twice as the German side dominated throughout, though goalkeeper Manuel...weiterlesen »

Iran forced to fly 5 hours from Mexico for every World Cup match as 11 officials denied US visas

vor 2 Tagen - upday.com

Iran captain Mehdi Taremi has sharply criticized the atmosphere surrounding his team's World Cup participation, saying ongoing disruptions from the war with co-host the United States undermine FIFA's message...weiterlesen »

Yasin Ayari scores for Sweden against Tunisia – then asks for forgiveness

vor 2 Tagen - upday.com

Yasin Ayari scored Sweden's opening goal in their World Cup 2026 match against Tunisia but chose not to celebrate – a gesture of respect for his Tunisian heritage that highlighted one of football's most...weiterlesen »

Uruguay set to start World Cup without De Arrascaeta, Araújo and captain Giménez

vor 2 Tagen - upday.com

Uruguay faces its World Cup opener against Saudi Arabia without three key players, raising questions about the team's readiness under coach Marcelo Bielsa. The match marks the start of Group H action....weiterlesen »

The defender nobody knew – now he has more followers than New Zealand's population

vor 2 Tagen - upday.com

New Zealand captain Chris Wood has embraced the social media phenomenon surrounding teammate Tim Payne ahead of the team's World Cup opener. Wood called the viral attention "great" and believes it will...weiterlesen »

Koeman defends controversial subs despite 88th-minute equalizer: 'No regrets'

vor 2 Tagen - upday.com

The Netherlands conceded a dramatic late equalizer to Japan, drawing 2-2 in their World Cup Group F opener in Dallas on Sunday. Coach Ronald Koeman faced sharp criticism for his substitutions but insisted...weiterlesen »

What happened when Iran's team landed in LA - and why it's never occurred in World Cup history

vor 2 Tagen - upday.com

Iran's national soccer team landed in Los Angeles on Sunday under heavy security, hours before a historic peace agreement between the United States and Iran was announced. The arrival sets the stage for...weiterlesen »

Salah's last dance? Egypt star leads Pharaohs against Belgium in first-ever World Cup clash

vor 2 Tagen - upday.com

Belgium and Egypt face off on Monday in Seattle in a crucial Group G opener that could define both teams' paths through the 2026 World Cup. The match at Lumen Field marks the first World Cup meeting between...weiterlesen »

5,000 Scottish fans in kilts take over Fenway Park after historic World Cup win

vor 2 Tagen - upday.com

Thousands of Scottish football fans marched through Boston on Sunday evening to celebrate their team's historic World Cup victory with a visit to Fenway Park. The Tartan Army gathered at Evans Way Park...weiterlesen »

Thousands arrive with bin bags: Japanese supporters clean AT&T Stadium after 2-2 draw

vor 2 Tagen - upday.com

Japanese fans once again demonstrated their distinctive cultural practice by cleaning up Dallas' AT&T Stadium after their national team's 2-2 draw with the Netherlands in their World Cup 2026 opener. Thousands...weiterlesen »

Eight seconds that went viral: VAR supervisor's hand gesture divides World Cup viewers

vor 2 Tagen - upday.com

Australian VAR supervisor Shaun Evans has sparked controversy on social media after appearing to make a hand gesture associated with white supremacy during the World Cup broadcast before Germany's match...weiterlesen »

110 caps and counting: Depay surpasses Van der Vaart in Netherlands history books

vor 2 Tagen - upday.com

Memphis Depay has become the fourth most-capped player in Netherlands football history, surpassing Rafael van der Vaart with his 110th international appearance during Sunday's World Cup group stage match...weiterlesen »

Rod Stewart sparks fury after ditching concert for illness then flying to World Cup

vor 2 Tagen - upday.com

Rod Stewart sparked controversy after canceling a concert due to illness but appearing hours later at Scotland's World Cup match in Boston. The 81-year-old rock legend drew sharp criticism from fans who...weiterlesen »

FIFA's admin failure leaves Uruguay stranded in Mexico - team scrambles to reach Miami hours before Monday opener

vor 2 Tagen - upday.com

Uruguay's national team has been stranded in Mexico ahead of their 2026 World Cup debut after their chartered flight to Miami was blocked due to missing documentation. The administrative failure, dozens...weiterlesen »

92 years without a World Cup win - Egypt's entire hope rests on club-less Salah

vor 2 Tagen - upday.com

Egypt's national football team has arrived in Spokane, Washington, with an ambitious goal: to win their first World Cup match in 92 years of trying. At the center of this quest stands Mohamed Salah, the...weiterlesen »

Hamilton ends 686-day drought with first Ferrari win at Barcelona

vor 3 Tagen - upday.com

Lewis Hamilton has claimed his first Ferrari victory at the Barcelona Grand Prix, ending a 686-day drought and realizing a dream he has held since childhood. The seven-time champion led an all-British...weiterlesen »

22-year-old scores Curaçao's first-ever World Cup goal in historic strike against Germany

vor 3 Tagen - upday.com

Livano Comenencia etched his name into football history on Sunday by scoring Curaçao's first-ever World Cup goal. The 22-year-old midfielder found the net in the 21st minute against Germany at NRG Stadium...weiterlesen »

Neuer equals two World Cup records at 40 in Germany's comeback against Curaçao

vor 3 Tagen - upday.com

Manuel Neuer made his World Cup comeback for Germany in their opening match against Curaçao in Houston, achieving multiple records in the process. At 40 years old, the goalkeeper is now the oldest German...weiterlesen »

Boston ran out of beer and security gave up - inside Scotland's wild World Cup return

vor 3 Tagen - upday.com

Scotland secured their first World Cup victory in 36 years with a 1-0 win over Haiti in their tournament opener in Foxborough, ending a near four-decade wait for success on football's biggest stage. Aston...weiterlesen »

709 days later: Manuel Neuer makes World Cup comeback as Germany faces tournament pressure

vor 3 Tagen - upday.com

Manuel Neuer returns to Germany's goal after 709 days as the national team begins their World Cup 2026 campaign against Curaçao in Houston on Sunday. Coach Julian Nagelsmann confirmed the 40-year-old goalkeeper...weiterlesen »

Uruguay's injury crisis hands Saudi Arabia chance to repeat World Cup upset magic

vor 3 Tagen - upday.com

Saudi Arabia begins its 2026 World Cup campaign against Uruguay on Monday, June 15, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. The Group H opener carries significant weight for both teams' knockout stage ambitions,...weiterlesen »

150,000 vs 83 million: Curaçao faces Germany in historic World Cup debut today

vor 3 Tagen - upday.com

Curaçao's national football team faces four-time world champion Germany in their first-ever World Cup match today, marking a historic milestone for the Caribbean island of just 150,000 inhabitants. The...weiterlesen »

18-year-old Bouaddi dominates World Cup debut as Morocco holds Brazil to 1-1 draw

vor 3 Tagen - upday.com

An 18-year-old midfielder dominated the pitch as Morocco held Brazil to a 1-1 draw in their 2026 World Cup Group C opener on Saturday night. Ayyoub Bouaddi's debut performance captured the spotlight in...weiterlesen »

Spain begins World Cup campaign with Yamal and Gavi back from injury

vor 3 Tagen - upday.com

Spain's national football team launches its World Cup campaign on Monday against Cape Verde with two key weapons back in action: 18-year-old sensation Lamine Yamal and energetic midfielder Gavi, both recovered...weiterlesen »

IRGC links trigger visa ban for Iran's top football officials ahead of US World Cup

vor 3 Tagen - upday.com

Eleven members of Iran's World Cup delegation have been barred from entering the United States, dealing a major blow to the team just days before their tournament opener on June 15. The denied group includes...weiterlesen »

5-0 thrashing haunts Tunisia as Sweden's Gyökeres and Isak lie in wait for Group F opener

vor 3 Tagen - upday.com

Sweden faces Tunisia early Monday morning in Monterrey, Mexico, looking to launch their 2026 World Cup campaign with three points. The Group F opener pits two teams with contrasting World Cup histories...weiterlesen »

England's World Cup prep hits snag after chef stopped with knives at train station

vor 3 Tagen - upday.com

England's World Cup preparations hit another snag when their team chef was stopped from boarding a train in Florida after security detected cooking knives in his possession. The incident triggered a security...weiterlesen »

Why the Netherlands is confident despite losing to Algeria and facing Japan's 6-game streak

vor 3 Tagen - upday.com

The Netherlands launches its World Cup campaign against Japan on Sunday evening in Dallas, with coach Ronald Koeman expressing confidence despite a challenging preparation. The Dutch squad arrives with...weiterlesen »

Turned away at US border - but this referee's World Cup dream has a twist

vor 3 Tagen - upday.com

Somali referee Omar Artan will receive his full World Cup payment from FIFA despite being denied entry into the United States, according to reports. The 34-year-old was turned away at the US border despite...weiterlesen »

Just 2 World Cup wins since 2014 triumph - Germany seeks redemption with Musiala

vor 3 Tagen - upday.com

Germany's national football team enters the 2026 World Cup as an unfamiliar underdog, seeking redemption after consecutive group stage failures and the departure of legends Toni Kroos and Thomas Müller....weiterlesen »

Spain and Germany deploy Formula 1 ice vests that cool skin by 13°C in extreme US heat

vor 3 Tagen - upday.com

Spain and Germany are deploying ice vests and advanced cooling technology during their training camps in the United States, where extreme heat has become a major challenge for teams preparing for World...weiterlesen »

England captain Ben Stokes excluded from second Test - future as skipper unclear

vor 3 Tagen - upday.com

Ben Stokes returned to training with Durham on Saturday, days after being excluded from England's squad for the second Test against New Zealand. The England captain broke the team's midnight curfew following...weiterlesen »

57 million Spanish speakers in US, but FIFA says no translators available for pressers

vor 3 Tagen - upday.com

FIFA sparked controversy at the 2026 World Cup when Spanish-speaking players were prevented from answering questions in Spanish at press conferences in the United States. The incidents occurred despite...weiterlesen »

Ecuador finished ahead of Brazil - now battle Ivory Coast for World Cup knockout spot

vor 3 Tagen - upday.com

Ivory Coast and Ecuador will face off in their opening 2026 World Cup match in Philadelphia. The Group E clash is seen as crucial for both teams' hopes of advancing, with Germany favored to top the group....weiterlesen »

From refugee camp to World Cup history: Irankunda stuns Turkey with record-breaking goal

vor 3 Tagen - upday.com

Nestory Irankunda has become Australia's youngest-ever World Cup goalscorer at 20 years old, leading the Socceroos to a 2-0 upset victory over Turkey in Vancouver on Sunday. The Watford forward broke the...weiterlesen »

World Cup clash brewing: Iran threatens to abandon LA match over diaspora protest flags

vor 3 Tagen - upday.com

The head of Iran's Football Federation has demanded FIFA enforce strict protocols to ban opposition flags at World Cup stadiums ahead of Monday's match in Los Angeles. Mehdi Taj told AFP the organization...weiterlesen »

Stuffed lions and £250 boots among England gear stolen - but team unfazed for opener

vor 3 Tagen - upday.com

Two men have been charged with receiving stolen property after equipment belonging to England's World Cup team was stolen while in transit to Kansas City. The gear, valued at $18,000, has been recovered...weiterlesen »

Tornadoes force evacuation of 700 fans at England's World Cup training session

vor 3 Tagen - upday.com

Tornado warnings and severe thunderstorms disrupted England's arrival at their World Cup base in Kansas City on Saturday, forcing the evacuation of hundreds of fans and the early closure of a FIFA festival....weiterlesen »

Wait, what? Brazil's World Cup campaign starts with jitters as Morocco dominates opener

vor 3 Tagen - upday.com

Brazil's World Cup 2026 campaign began with a sobering 1-1 draw against Morocco on Saturday at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, with Vinícius Júnior's equalizer barely salvaging a point from a lackluster...weiterlesen »

First World Cup win in 36 years - and McGinn's first thought was his nephew in the stands

vor 3 Tagen - upday.com

Scotland's John McGinn scored the winning goal in a 1-0 victory against Haiti and immediately celebrated with a powerful gesture of support for his nephew. He formed glasses with his hands in front of...weiterlesen »

Red-hot Japan face struggling Netherlands in crucial Group F opener

vor 3 Tagen - upday.com

The Netherlands and Japan will face off on Sunday evening in what promises to be a decisive opening match for Group F at the 2026 World Cup. Both teams are considered top contenders to advance from a group...weiterlesen »

Why Bayern's Urbig trains with Germany but isn't in the World Cup squad

vor 3 Tagen - upday.com

Jonas Urbig trains alongside Manuel Neuer in the German national team's goalkeeper group. But when Germany faces Curaçao in their World Cup opener in Houston, the 22-year-old Bayern Munich keeper will...weiterlesen »

150,000 people, 2000-to-1 odds: Tiny Curaçao takes on Germany in World Cup debut

vor 3 Tagen - upday.com

Curaçao makes World Cup history tonight as the smallest nation to ever compete in the tournament faces football giant Germany in Houston. The Caribbean island of just 150,000 inhabitants opens Group E...weiterlesen »

Germany's animal oracles predict tonight's World Cup opener - following Paul the Octopus's legacy

vor 3 Tagen - upday.com

Animals across Germany have turned into fortune-tellers for the World Cup, predicting outcomes for the national team's matches. Most oracle animals forecast a German victory in Sunday's opening game against...weiterlesen »

36 years of hurt over: McGinn fires Scotland to first World Cup win since 1990

vor 3 Tagen - upday.com

Scotland secured their first World Cup victory in 36 years with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Haiti in their tournament opener. John McGinn's 28th-minute goal ended decades of hurt and sent the nation into...weiterlesen »

The defence that conceded zero meets the attack that ended an 8-year drought

vor 3 Tagen - upday.com

Sweden returns to the World Cup after an eight-year absence with a high-stakes opening match against Tunisia on Monday at 04:00 Swedish time in Monterrey, Mexico. Both teams face a critical test in Group...weiterlesen »

52 years later, Haiti returns to World Cup against Scotland in Group C opener

vor 3 Tagen - upday.com

Haiti and Scotland face off in their opening World Cup match, marking a historic return to the tournament for both nations after decades of absence. The Group C clash at Gillette Stadium in Boston kicks...weiterlesen »

Netherlands full squad ready for World Cup opener as Verbruggen and Depay overcome injuries

vor 3 Tagen - upday.com

The Netherlands have their full squad available for their World Cup opener against Japan on Sunday, with goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen recovering from a hip injury and all-time leading scorer Memphis Depay...weiterlesen »

Why Portugal's Vitinha refuses to call his team World Cup favorites

vor 3 Tagen - upday.com

Portugal midfielder Vitinha has positioned his team as serious World Cup contenders while firmly rejecting the favorites tag ahead of the tournament. Speaking at a press conference in Palm Beach, Florida...weiterlesen »

Only the 2nd Brazilian ever: Vinícius matches Ronaldinho with historic World Cup goal

vor 3 Tagen - upday.com

Vinícius Júnior rescued Brazil from a disastrous start to the 2026 World Cup with a spectacular goal against Morocco on Saturday. The Real Madrid forward equalized in the 31st minute to secure a 1-1 draw...weiterlesen »

Turkey's World Cup comeback carries sky-high hopes - but two key stars lack match fitness

vor 3 Tagen - upday.com

Turkey returns to the World Cup after a 24-year absence, facing Australia in their opening match on Sunday at 6:00 AM in Vancouver. Coach Vincenzo Montella's squad, featuring young stars Arda Güler and...weiterlesen »

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

vor 3 Tagen - upday.com

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 »

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

vor 3 Tagen - upday.com

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 »

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

vor 4 Tagen - upday.com

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

vor 4 Tagen - upday.com

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 »

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

vor 4 Tagen - upday.com

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

vor 4 Tagen - upday.com

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 »

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

vor 4 Tagen - upday.com

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 »

Belgium's World Cup stars take hot showers after training - to prepare for extreme heat

vor 4 Tagen - upday.com

Belgium's national football team has adopted an unconventional training strategy to cope with the extreme heat expected at the 2026 World Cup. After each practice session, players take very hot showers...weiterlesen »

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

vor 4 Tagen - upday.com

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 »

England's best defender benched - why Tuchel's World Cup gamble has fans worried

vor 4 Tagen - upday.com

Thomas Tuchel has England preparing for multiple penalty shootouts at the 2026 World Cup, while controversial team selection decisions ahead of Wednesday's opener against Croatia have reportedly leaked...weiterlesen »

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

vor 4 Tagen - upday.com

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 »

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

vor 4 Tagen - upday.com

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

vor 4 Tagen - upday.com

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

vor 4 Tagen - upday.com

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 »

One million Scots to watch 2am World Cup opener as pubs expect £600,000 boost

vor 4 Tagen - upday.com

Scotland fans across the country are preparing for the national team's return to World Cup football, with Steve Clarke's team taking on Haiti in their opening fixture in the US at 2am on Sunday, UK time....weiterlesen »

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

vor 4 Tagen - upday.com

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 »

Four players leave England's World Cup camp as squad relocates to Kansas City for Croatia opener

vor 4 Tagen - upday.com

Four young players have departed England's World Cup camp in Florida as Thomas Tuchel's squad prepares to relocate to Kansas City for their tournament opener. Alex Scott, Ethan Nwaneri, Rio Ngumoha and...weiterlesen »

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

vor 4 Tagen - upday.com

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 »

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

vor 4 Tagen - upday.com

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 »

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

vor 4 Tagen - upday.com

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 »

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