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€50k goalkeeper from Portugal's second division stuns Spain with seven saves

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Spain's World Cup campaign began with a sobering reality check. The reigning European champions were held to a 0-0 draw by debutant Cape Verde in Atlanta on Monday, exposing their reliance on injured stars...weiterlesen »

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Why Iran's anthem was whistled at the World Cup - and what protesters want

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Iran's first match at the 2026 World Cup turned into a politically charged spectacle at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, with hundreds of protesters demonstrating against Tehran's regime outside the venue...weiterlesen »

Eight saves and a fumble: How Saudi Arabia nearly shocked Uruguay in Miami

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Uruguay salvaged a 1-1 draw against Saudi Arabia in their World Cup 2026 opener on Monday, with Maximiliano Araújo's 80th-minute equalizer rescuing a point at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. The result...weiterlesen »

Vienna Backtracks on Controversial Cultural Funding

vor 13 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Two weeks ago, the cultural committee of the city of Vienna, against the votes of the opposition, decided on new funding guidelines that herald the end of the previous multi-year funding. Multi-year overall...weiterlesen »

Eight Years After Her Disappearance: Now Comes the Murder Charge in the Jennifer S. Case

vor 14 Stunden - Volarberg Online

In the case of the Viennese woman Jennifer S., who was killed in 2018, charges have now been filed, the Vienna Public Prosecutor’s Office announced. The 33-year-old suspect, accused of murder, confessed...weiterlesen »

14-Year-Old Arrested After Alleged Robbery of an E-Moped

vor 16 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Officers from the Billrothstraße police station arrested a 14-year-old youth of unclear nationality on Sunday afternoon. The youth is suspected of having robbed a 16-year-old acquaintance of his e-moped...weiterlesen »

48-Year-Old Arrested in Vienna After Dangerous Threat

vor 17 Stunden - Volarberg Online

A police operation at Siemensstraße station in Vienna-Floridsdorf led to the arrest of a 48-year-old man late Sunday afternoon. A 44-year-old had previously contacted the police emergency number, stating...weiterlesen »

Three Teenagers Arrested After Attempted Burglary in Vienna

vor 18 Stunden - Volarberg Online

An attempted break-in at a bicycle storage room triggered a police operation in Vienna-Brigittenau on the night of Monday. Around 1 AM, residents called the police emergency number after observing three...weiterlesen »

Penzing: Wanted Smuggler Runs into the Arms of Vienna Police

vor 18 Stunden - Volarberg Online

An emergency call regarding an alleged stalker led to an arrest on Sunday evening in Vienna-Penzing. A woman notified the police because she felt followed by an unknown man. Officers were able to stop...weiterlesen »

Japan coach's whiteboard trick goes viral - and helps secure dramatic 2-2 comeback

vor 19 Stunden - upday.com

Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu has become a viral sensation at the World Cup for his unconventional coaching method during Sunday's match against the Netherlands in Dallas. The coach used large numbered whiteboards...weiterlesen »

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Four monarchs, one match: Japan and Dutch royals watch their nations draw 2-2

vor 22 Stunden - upday.com

Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako of Japan watched the FIFA World Cup match between their nation and the Netherlands alongside Dutch King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima on Sunday. The four royals...weiterlesen »

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

vor 22 Stunden - 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 »

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

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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

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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

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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

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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 »

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

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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

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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 »

Australia stuns Turkey 2-0 as thousands celebrate historic World Cup breakthrough

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The Socceroos kicked off their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with a historic 2-0 victory over Turkey, sparking wild celebrations across Australia and in Vancouver where the match took place. The win marks...weiterlesen »

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

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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 »

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

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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 »

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

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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 »

Bank of England holds rates at 3.75% Thursday - Iran war inflation forces pause despite first GDP decline in eight months

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The Bank of England is expected to hold interest rates at 3.75% on Thursday, as policymakers navigate mounting inflation pressures from the Iran war alongside a weakening domestic economy. The Monetary...weiterlesen »

Wait, what? Trudeau chose Katy Perry over Canada's World Cup debut - and fans are furious

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Former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau sparked outrage after choosing to attend the United States' World Cup opener in Los Angeles instead of Canada's historic first home game in the tournament....weiterlesen »

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

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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

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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 »

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

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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

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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 »

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

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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 »

Seven players dead: Infantino meets grieving club president before Switzerland's World Cup game

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Fifa President Gianni Infantino honored the victims of the devastating Crans-Montana fire by meeting with Stéphane Bise, president of FC Lutry, before Switzerland's World Cup match against Qatar. The gesture...weiterlesen »

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

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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

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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

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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 »

Why Christoph Kramer says FIFA's 2026 halftime rule will hurt teams - and coaches agree

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Christoph Kramer has unleashed sharp criticism against FIFA's new halftime interview rule for the 2026 World Cup. The ZDF expert and 2014 World Cup winner called the innovation "catastrophic" during live...weiterlesen »

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

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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 »

Wait, what? Tommy Fury just named his son Midas - and revealed it in the ring

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Tommy Fury and Molly-Mae Hague have revealed their newborn son's name: Midas. The boxer unveiled the name on his fight shorts as he entered the ring to face Eddie Hall in Manchester on Saturday night....weiterlesen »

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

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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 »

Three-minute ad breaks every 22 minutes: How sponsors hijacked the World Cup

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Jurgen Klopp has launched a scathing attack on mandatory hydration breaks at the 2026 World Cup, claiming football is being "held hostage by executives in air-conditioned offices." The Red Bull global...weiterlesen »

150,000 people vs four-time champions: Curacao's impossible World Cup dream starts now

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Curacao makes World Cup history today as the smallest nation ever to compete in the tournament faces Germany in Houston. The Caribbean island of just over 150,000 people begins its first-ever World Cup...weiterlesen »

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

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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

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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 »

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

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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

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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 »

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

vor 2 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 »

Wait, what? Police dressed as a bald eagle and a moose to catch cocaine dealer

vor 2 Tagen - upday.com

Peruvian police officers dressed as World Cup mascots to arrest a suspected drug dealer in Lima. The operation on Thursday saw agents disguised as Clutch the bald eagle and Maple the moose use a battering...weiterlesen »

Prince Harry watches NBA Finals in Texas as King Charles celebrates birthday in London

vor 2 Tagen - upday.com

The Duke of Sussex made a surprise appearance at the NBA Finals in San Antonio, attending game five of the championship series between the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks. Harry, 41, was already...weiterlesen »