Wait, what? Covering your mouth now gets you sent off - Almirón learns the hard way

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Paraguay's Miguel Almirón made World Cup history on Friday for the wrong reasons. The 32-year-old midfielder became the first player ever sent off under FIFA's controversial new rule banning mouth-covering...weiterlesen »

Cape Verde (525k nation) stuns Spain 0-0 at World Cup debut - and the 40-year-old keeper who went viral

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Cape Verde has shocked the football world at the 2026 World Cup. The island nation of fewer than 525,000 people held Spain to a 0-0 draw in their debut match, then earned a dramatic 2-2 draw against Uruguay....weiterlesen »

Germany's historic Lithuania deployment hits recruitment snag—conscription on standby

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Germany is preparing to conscript soldiers for its new Lithuania-based tank brigade if voluntary recruitment falls short. Defense Minister Boris Pistorius confirmed during a troop exercise that while 90...weiterlesen »

The fan who stands frozen for 90 minutes - DR Congo's living statue reaches World Cup

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Michel Nkuka Mboladinga, the Democratic Republic of Congo's most iconic supporter, has arrived in Mexico for the World Cup. The fan, known globally as "Lumumba Vea" for his motionless statue pose during...weiterlesen »

Swiss super-sub Manzambi explodes with historic World Cup brace in 19 minutes

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Johan Manzambi made World Cup history as Switzerland's 20-year-old substitute scored twice in a 4-1 victory over Bosnia-Herzegovina, becoming the youngest player ever to score multiple goals off the bench...weiterlesen »

58 goals and counting: Mbappé becomes France's all-time top scorer in World Cup win

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Kylian Mbappé scored twice as France opened their 2026 World Cup campaign with a hard-fought 3-1 victory over Senegal at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. The win puts France at the top of Group I and sees...weiterlesen »

Scaloni before Austria Duel: "Hopefully They Don't Find Our Weaknesses"

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Argentina’s head coach Lionel Scaloni approaches the World Cup game against Austria with great respect. At the final press conference in the Dallas Stadium, the coach of the world champions described the...weiterlesen »

Kane equals Lineker's England World Cup record with 10 goals in commanding 4-2 win over Croatia

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England launched their World Cup campaign with a commanding 4-2 victory over Croatia in Dallas. Captain Harry Kane delivered a record-equaling performance with two goals, including a controversial retaken...weiterlesen »

Severe thunderstorms threaten to disrupt France-Iraq World Cup match in Philadelphia

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France's critical World Cup match against Iraq faces potential cancellation as severe thunderstorms threaten Philadelphia on Monday evening. The clash at Lincoln Financial Field, scheduled for 5 PM local...weiterlesen »

16 World Cup goals: Messi matches Klose's all-time record with Algeria hat-trick

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Lionel Messi equaled the all-time World Cup scoring record with a hat-trick as Argentina began their title defense with a 3-0 victory over Algeria in Kansas City. The 38-year-old captain netted three goals...weiterlesen »

75 goals in 24 games: World Cup 2026 delivers most prolific opening round since 1958

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The 2026 World Cup has delivered the most goal-laden opening round in nearly seven decades. A total of 75 goals were scored across the first 24 matches, averaging 3.13 goals per game. This marks the highest...weiterlesen »

What England needs against Ghana - and why Tuesday's match could end qualification drama

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England faces Ghana on Tuesday in their second 2026 World Cup group stage match, with the European side looking to build on a spectacular opening performance and secure advancement to the knockout rounds....weiterlesen »

From beach vacation to World Cup hero: Egypt's Zico delivers after dramatic call-up

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Mostafa Mohamed Zaki Abdelraouf scored Egypt's equalizer against New Zealand in the World Cup on Sunday, marking a special moment for a player whose nickname "Zico" honors Brazilian football legend Zico....weiterlesen »

100 caps for Mbappé - but France captain says qualification matters more than milestone

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France faces Iraq in Philadelphia today with a chance to secure their place in the World Cup Round of 32. The match marks a historic milestone for captain Kylian Mbappé, who will earn his 100th international...weiterlesen »

Online Fraud is Booming: Countries Demand Tougher Action

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The consumer protection ministers of the states consider a national action plan against fake shops necessary so that sites can be blocked more quickly. At their conference in Potsdam, they unanimously...weiterlesen »

Spain crush Saudi Arabia 4-0 as Yamal scores first World Cup goal in dominant display

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Spain crushed Saudi Arabia 4-0 in their second World Cup match on Sunday, securing their first win of the tournament and climbing to the top of Group H. The dominant performance at Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz...weiterlesen »

Why Macron invited Trump to Versailles - and what it reveals about G7 strategy

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President Donald Trump attended a private dinner with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Palace of Versailles on Wednesday, following the G7 summit in Évian-les-Bains. The elaborate diplomatic gesture...weiterlesen »

38 years old, sixth World Cup, hat-trick on debut - Messi ties Klose's all-time record

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Lionel Messi made history on Tuesday by becoming the first player to compete in six World Cups. The 38-year-old Argentina star marked the milestone with a hat-trick in his team's 3-0 victory over Algeria...weiterlesen »

World Cup milestone 96 years in the making - and it's not a final this time

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Japan and Tunisia will make history Saturday when they play the 1,000th match in FIFA World Cup history. The Group F clash in Monterrey, Mexico, marks a milestone nearly a century after the tournament...weiterlesen »

Undav's 94th-minute winner sends Germany through as Group E champions

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Germany secured a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory against Ivory Coast in Toronto on Saturday, guaranteeing their place in the World Cup Round of 16 as Group E winners. Substitute Deniz Undav emerged as the...weiterlesen »

63 matches this season: Rice calls fixture load 'obscene' but declares himself ready for Ghana

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Declan Rice has declared himself fit and ready for England's World Cup campaign, despite managing nerve pain in his hamstring for six months. The Arsenal midfielder was substituted after 72 minutes in...weiterlesen »

Stokes scores 95 then gets pulled: England captain set for Test return after curfew probe

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Ben Stokes has been withdrawn from Durham's County Championship match at the request of the England and Wales Cricket Board, clearing the path for his return to the national Test side for next week's match...weiterlesen »

15 saves, zero goals conceded: Curaçao keeper makes World Cup history in Ecuador draw

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Curaçao goalkeeper Eloy Room produced one of the greatest individual performances in World Cup history, making a record-equalling 15 saves to secure his nation's first-ever tournament point in a 0-0 draw...weiterlesen »

RB Leipzig star's heartbreaking tribute after losing sister to spiked drink tragedy

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Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande has revealed the devastating loss of his 15-year-old sister Roxane in an emotional tribute, vowing to honor her memory by becoming the world's best player. The 19-year-old...weiterlesen »

Netherlands crush Sweden 5-1 to break Brazil's World Cup unbeaten record

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The Netherlands crushed Sweden 5-1 in their World Cup group stage match on Saturday in Houston, virtually guaranteeing their progression to the knockout rounds. The dominant victory moved the Dutch to...weiterlesen »

Curacao's 158,000 people stun Germany with World Cup goal before 7-1 reality hits

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Germany secured a commanding 7-1 victory over Curacao in their World Cup 2026 opener in Houston, but not before the tournament's smallest nation delivered a historic moment that briefly threatened an epic...weiterlesen »

Just one foul: Cape Verde sets World Cup record while holding European champions Spain to 0-0

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Cape Verde stunned tournament favorites Spain with a 0-0 draw in their World Cup debut, delivering one of the biggest shocks in recent World Cup history. The Atlantic island nation of half a million people...weiterlesen »

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