Tuchel defends Rashford bench role and squad choices ahead of crucial Panama clash

vor 2 Stunden - upday.com

England head coach Thomas Tuchel has defended his tactical approach and squad selections ahead of Saturday's World Cup match against Panama, dismissing criticism that emerged after a frustrating goalless...weiterlesen »

That's why many Viennese people like to stay at home in the summer

vor 3 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Donau, Alte Donau, Prater und Freibäder: Drei von vier Wienerinnen und Wienern sehen ihre Stadt als attraktives Sommerziel. Das zeigt das aktuelle W24-Stadtbarometer. Vienna convinces many residents even...weiterlesen »

Ten changes, no Haaland: Norway's coach bets knockout hopes on rested stars vs Ivory Coast

vor 3 Stunden - upday.com

Norway's coach Ståle Solbakken made a controversial strategic decision that shocked thousands of traveling fans: he benched star players Erling Haaland and Martin Ødegaard for the World Cup group stage...weiterlesen »

First time in 4 tries: South Africa breaks through to face Canada in knockout debut

vor 3 Stunden - upday.com

South Africa and Canada will face off in the first confirmed knockout match of the 2026 World Cup. The teams secured their spots as runners-up in Groups A and B respectively, setting up a clash on June...weiterlesen »

EU holds first official Taliban talks in Brussels on deportations despite UN gender apartheid warning

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The European Union held its first direct official meeting with Taliban representatives in Brussels on Tuesday to coordinate the deportation of Afghan citizens deemed security risks. The unprecedented contact,...weiterlesen »

Iran's World Cup dream hangs by a thread after controversial Pride Match ends 1-1

vor 4 Stunden - upday.com

Iran kept their hopes alive for a first-ever World Cup knockout stage appearance after drawing 1:1 with Egypt in a controversial "Pride Match" in Seattle. The result means coach Amir Ghalenoei's team must...weiterlesen »

Planning summer travel? The UK warns against trips to Belarus, Russia and other European destinations

vor 4 Stunden - upday.com

The UK Foreign Office has issued "do not travel" warnings for multiple countries as British holidaymakers prepare for summer travel. The advisories cite escalating geopolitical tensions and heightened...weiterlesen »

The coach who called himself 'toxic' - now his Uruguay players have had enough

vor 4 Stunden - upday.com

Marcelo Bielsa's turbulent tenure as Uruguay manager has ended in humiliation. Spain defeated Uruguay 1-0 in their World Cup Group H finale at Guadalajara Stadium, eliminating the two-time champions from...weiterlesen »

Nation of 550,000 reaches World Cup last 16: Cabo Verde's debut run meets Argentina

vor 4 Stunden - upday.com

Cabo Verde has made history at the 2026 World Cup, qualifying for the round of 16 in their tournament debut. The small Atlantic nation of 550,000 inhabitants secured their spot after a 0-0 draw against...weiterlesen »

Ronaldo's Portugal faces Colombia as World Cup group stage finale decides last knockout spots

vor 5 Stunden - upday.com

The World Cup's final group stage matches on Saturday will determine the last spots in the Round of 32, with knockout rounds beginning Sunday after more than two weeks of competition across three countries....weiterlesen »

Cape Verde's 'Granny' stuns Spain, explodes to 16M followers—and faces Messi next

vor 7 Stunden - upday.com

A 40-year-old goalkeeper who wasn't a professional until age 25 has become one of the biggest stories of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Cape Verde's Josimar José Évora Dias, known as Vozinha, led his nation...weiterlesen »

When anti-LGBTQ+ laws meet Pride flags: Egypt-Iran match sparks clash in Seattle

vor 7 Stunden - upday.com

A World Cup match between Egypt and Iran turned into a flashpoint over LGBTQ+ rights in Seattle on Friday, as the game coincided with the city's designated Pride match. Both countries criminalize homosexuality,...weiterlesen »

The injury dilemma threatening England's World Cup plans - and Tuchel has no easy fix

vor 10 Stunden - upday.com

England faces their final World Cup group game against Panama on Saturday with fitness doubts over two key players. Reece James and Declan Rice both missed training on Thursday, creating selection concerns...weiterlesen »

James ruled out of Panama match as Tuchel awaits clarity on knockout availability

vor 10 Stunden - upday.com

England defender Reece James will miss Saturday's crucial World Cup group match against Panama after sustaining a hamstring injury during Tuesday's 0-0 draw with Ghana. The 26-year-old FC Chelsea right-back...weiterlesen »

Starmer rebukes Home Secretary and minister after public immigration policy clash

vor 10 Stunden - upday.com

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood clashed with her own minister on Friday, demanding his dismissal after he publicly challenged her immigration plans. But Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer rejected the call...weiterlesen »

IMF economist warns of tit-for-tat economic warfare threatening global stability

vor 11 Stunden - upday.com

The global economy has not abandoned globalization but is witnessing its transformation, according to Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas, the International Monetary Fund's chief economist. As he prepares to leave...weiterlesen »

Harry's children to visit Diana's grave for the first time, report says

vor 11 Stunden - upday.com

Prince Harry will take his children Archie and Lilibet to visit Princess Diana's grave for the first time during a UK trip next month, according to a report. The visit to Althorp House in Northamptonshire...weiterlesen »

Senegal batters Iraq 5-0, but will it be enough to reach the knockouts for the first time since 2002?

vor 12 Stunden - upday.com

Senegal crushed Iraq 5-0 in their final World Cup group stage match on Friday in Toronto, keeping alive their hopes of reaching the knockout rounds for the first time since 2002. The West African nation...weiterlesen »

Three first-half goals from Dembélé seal France's 3-1 win over Norway in Boston

vor 13 Stunden - upday.com

Ousmane Dembélé scored a hat-trick as France defeated Norway 3-1 in Boston to secure top spot in World Cup Group I. The French forward struck three times in the first half to clinch the group victory on...weiterlesen »

70 tons of steel and concrete - and the World Cup trophy is where exactly?

vor 14 Stunden - upday.com

A 26-meter-tall statue honoring Lionel Messi has been unveiled in the Patagonian town of Cutral Có, Argentina, but the monument has quickly become a source of widespread ridicule online. The controversial...weiterlesen »

What Rutte says Putin really fears - and why Ankara will prove it

vor 15 Stunden - upday.com

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has announced that arms contracts worth tens of billions of dollars will be unveiled at the upcoming NATO summit in Ankara, signaling what he described as a new era for...weiterlesen »

This Small Gesture Can Save the Lives of Vienna's Animals Now

vor 16 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Die Hitzewelle trifft nicht nur Menschen. Auch Vögel, Igel, Eichhörnchen sowie Bienen und andere Insekten finden in Wien immer schwerer Wasser. Mit wenigen Handgriffen können Sie auf Balkon, Terrasse oder...weiterlesen »

16 goals in 16 World Cup matches: How Mbappé is chasing down Messi's scoring record

vor 16 Stunden - upday.com

Kylian Mbappé is closing in on Lionel Messi's World Cup goal-scoring record and could surpass it during the current tournament. The French captain has scored 16 goals in just 16 World Cup matches in two...weiterlesen »

Japan never won a World Cup knockout game - but beat Brazil 3-2 five months ago

vor 16 Stunden - upday.com

Japan's coach Hajime Moriyasu has expressed his hope to meet Brazilian football legend Zico before facing Brazil in Monday's World Cup clash in Houston. Moriyasu praised Zico's transformative impact on...weiterlesen »

EU slashes energy red tape with auto-approval rule to fast-track renewable projects

vor 17 Stunden - upday.com

EU Energy Ministers have agreed to slash bureaucratic red tape for building new energy infrastructure and unlock billions in funding for cross-border electricity connections. The deal, reached today in...weiterlesen »

Croatia needs a win to guarantee a knockout place as 40-year-old Modric hits 201 caps

vor 17 Stunden - upday.com

Croatia faces Ghana on Saturday in Philadelphia in a decisive Group L match that will determine which team advances to the World Cup knockout stage. The Balkan side needs victory to guarantee their place...weiterlesen »

New Gurkerl Data Show Significant Differences Between Vienna and Germany

vor 18 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Während der ersten Phase der Fußball-WM zeigt sich in Wien ein klarer Trend. Laut einer Auswertung des Online-Supermarkts Gurkerl.at bestellen Wienerinnen und Wiener deutlich mehr Bier als deutsche Großstädter....weiterlesen »

Two countries criminalize homosexuality - now they're playing on Pride weekend

vor 20 Stunden - upday.com

FIFA has confirmed that rainbow flags will be permitted at Friday's World Cup match between Egypt and Iran in Seattle, despite objections from both countries. The game has been designated a "Pride Match"...weiterlesen »

Are Longer Wait Times for Rescue Now Imminent?

vor 23 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Berufsrettung, Rotes Kreuz, Samariterbund und weitere Organisationen warnen vor einer Unterfinanzierung des Rettungswesens. Bleibt das Angebot der ÖGK unverändert, könnten künftig längere Wartezeiten drohen....weiterlesen »

"Meet the Makers": Vienna's Siebensternviertel Invites to the Summer Festival

vor 24 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Musik, Kulinarik, Workshops und Straßenfest-Atmosphäre erwarten Besucherinnen und Besucher am Samstag im Wiener Siebensternviertel. Mit der “Meet the Makers – Summer Session” verwandelt sich das Grätzl...weiterlesen »

Draw secures top spot: England faces eliminated Panama in final group match tomorrow

vor 24 Stunden - upday.com

England faces Panama in their final FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage match on Saturday at the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Thomas Tuchel's team needs only a draw to secure top position...weiterlesen »

Fake Police Officer Tried to Collect Loot – Real Police Intervened

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

Kriminalbeamte vereitelten in Wien einen Betrug nach der Masche „Falscher Polizist“. Der mutmaßliche Täter wurde direkt vor der Wohnung des Opfers festgenommen – mit einem gefälschten Polizeiausweis. Investigators...weiterlesen »

New Study: Nearly One Fifth of Austrians Have an Allergy

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

Tränende Augen, eine verstopfte Nase und juckende Haut begleiten viele Menschen durch den Alltag. Laut einer aktuellen IMAS-Erhebung leidet rund jeder sechste Mensch in Österreich an einer Allergie. Besonders...weiterlesen »

YouTuber confronts racist fan at England match – then receives online abuse himself

vor einem Tag - upday.com

YouTuber Morgan Burtwistle confronted a spectator for alleged racist comments during England's World Cup match against Ghana on Tuesday – but criticized stadium security after the fan was allowed to remain...weiterlesen »

First ever: World Cup hosts Canada forced to cross border for knockout game

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Canada has reached the World Cup knockout stage for the first time in the nation's history. But the achievement comes with an unprecedented twist: the co-hosts will become the first team ever to play a...weiterlesen »

The item in your suitcase causing two plane fires every week

vor einem Tag - upday.com

The UK Civil Aviation Authority has launched an urgent campaign warning passengers about the fire risk from lithium batteries in checked luggage, as over 60 million travelers prepare to fly this summer....weiterlesen »

Battery incidents on UK flights double to 206 - power banks and vapes must go in cabin bags

vor einem Tag - upday.com

UK aviation authorities have issued an urgent warning to summer travelers after incidents involving lithium batteries in checked luggage nearly doubled in a single year. The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA)...weiterlesen »

Pulisic nutmegged in final seconds: Turkey stuns US 3-2 after AC Milan star's comeback

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Christian Pulisic returned to the field for the United States in their 3-2 loss to Turkey on Thursday night, showing promising signs of readiness just days before the World Cup knockout stage begins. The...weiterlesen »

Scotland's World Cup hopes at 5% after finishing 8th in third-place rankings

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Scotland's World Cup dream is hanging by a thread after finishing third in Group C. The team now faces an agonizing wait to see if other results will be enough to secure one of eight spots available for...weiterlesen »

Paraguay emerges as overwhelming favorite to face Germany - but two others still possible

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Germany's potential opponents for the World Cup round of 16 have narrowed to three teams, with Paraguay emerging as the overwhelming favorite. After the Group E winners secured their knockout spot, the...weiterlesen »

World Cup breaks goal record as Trusty scores 173rd tournament strike

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Auston Trusty has broken the World Cup scoring record with his goal against Turkey. The American scored in the third minute at Los Angeles Stadium, netting the tournament's 173rd goal and surpassing the...weiterlesen »

What Iran and Egypt coaches won't discuss - and why Seattle's Pride Match creates tension

vor einem Tag - upday.com

The coaches of Iran and Egypt's national football teams have declined to discuss the "Pride Match" designation for their World Cup game in Seattle, stating their sole focus is on football. Both countries...weiterlesen »

Japan's giant-killing run continues - Brazil next after wins over Germany, Spain and England

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Brazil will face Japan in the Round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup after the Asian side secured second place in Group F with a 1-1 draw against Sweden on Thursday. The match is scheduled for Monday, December...weiterlesen »

Senegal vs Iraq: Desperate survival battle as both teams fight to avoid World Cup exit

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Senegal and Iraq face off in a desperate battle for World Cup survival on Friday in Toronto. Both teams sit bottom of Group I with zero points after two defeats each, needing a convincing victory to keep...weiterlesen »

VAR controversy: Brazil demands referee Ramos not officiate future matches

vor einem Tag - upday.com

The Brazilian Football Confederation has formally complained to FIFA about the refereeing during Brazil's World Cup victory over Scotland. The organization contests the VAR's decision to disallow a goal...weiterlesen »

Wait, what? Polestar banned in U.S. but sister brand Volvo gets the all-clear

vor einem Tag - upday.com

The U.S. Department of Commerce has denied Polestar authorization to sell vehicles in the United States starting with the 2027 model year. The Swedish electric car manufacturer, which is controlled by...weiterlesen »

Pulisic benched as US rests nine starters in Turkey clash with knockout spot secured

vor einem Tag - upday.com

The United States kept Christian Pulisic on the bench and started nine fresh players in their final World Cup group match against Turkey on Thursday night in Inglewood, California. With knockout qualification...weiterlesen »

France face Norway with coach Deschamps at his mother's funeral

vor einem Tag - upday.com

France faces Norway on Friday in Foxborough with a deeply personal mission: honoring their absent coach Didier Deschamps, who returned home following his mother's death. The 2026 World Cup group stage...weiterlesen »

Ecuador coach climbs barriers to kiss wife after stunning Germany upset sends team through

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Ecuador's coach Sebastián Beccacece climbed over stadium barriers and into the stands to kiss his wife after his team secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Germany on Thursday. The win at MetLife Stadium...weiterlesen »

Paraguay must win to advance - Australia needs just a draw in World Cup decider

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Australia and Paraguay face off in a winner-takes-all clash in Santa Clara that will decide who advances directly to the World Cup knockout stage. Both teams enter the final Group D match with three points,...weiterlesen »

Wait, what? South America just swept Europe 4-0 at the World Cup

vor einem Tag - upday.com

South American teams have delivered a dominant performance against their European counterparts at the 2026 World Cup, winning all four direct confrontations in the group stage. The perfect 4-0 record challenges...weiterlesen »

Japan needs just a draw to advance, Sweden must win - World Cup Group F decider in Dallas

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Japan and Sweden face off in a decisive Group F showdown at the 2026 World Cup on Thursday night in Dallas. The match, scheduled for 6 PM local time at the AT&T Stadium, will determine which team advances...weiterlesen »

Ivory Coast reaches World Cup knockout stage for the first time in history

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Nicolas Pépé scored twice as Ivory Coast reached the knockout stage of a football World Cup for the first time in their history. The Ivorians defeated Curaçao 2-0 in Philadelphia on Thursday, securing...weiterlesen »

At 39, Messi just made World Cup history - and the knockout stage hasn't even started

vor einem Tag - upday.com

The FIFA World Cup has reached its halfway point with 54 of 104 matches played. The tournament is delivering record attendance, historic scoring rates, and standout performances from football's biggest...weiterlesen »

350,000 Haitians face deportation as Supreme Court backs Trump on migrant protections

vor einem Tag - upday.com

The US Supreme Court has handed President Donald Trump sweeping authority to strip legal protections from hundreds of thousands of migrants. In a 6-3 decision Thursday, the court ruled that the administration...weiterlesen »

Germany wins group but faces knockout disadvantage: Under 2 days prep time

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Germany's national team coach Julian Nagelsmann has criticized the World Cup's scheduling structure, arguing that winning their group has placed his team at a disadvantage heading into the knockout stages....weiterlesen »

Study: Almost Every Second Child Suffers from Social Media

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

Instagram, TikTok und Co. beeinflussen laut einer aktuellen Umfrage das Körperbild vieler Kinder. Fast jeder zweite Elternteil beobachtet diesen Effekt – gleichzeitig sprechen nur wenige Kinder offen darüber....weiterlesen »

982 days, one knee injury, four World Cups - Neymar joins Pelé and Cafu as a Brazil legend

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Neymar returned to the Brazilian national team after nearly three years, making an emotional World Cup debut in Brazil's commanding 3-0 victory over Scotland on Thursday. The 34-year-old footballer entered...weiterlesen »

Haaland shrugs off Mbappé showdown: 'France will probably beat us and win it all'

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland clash Friday in Foxborough, Massachusetts, as France faces Norway to decide Group I at the 2026 World Cup. Both strikers have scored four goals in two matches and are chasing...weiterlesen »

Vienna Zoo Schönbrunn Celebrates Rare Baby Rabbits

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

Große Freude im Tiergarten Schönbrunn: Erstmals gibt es Nachwuchs bei den seltenen Blauen Wienern. Sechs Kaninchenbabys hoppeln seit Kurzem durch ihre Anlage am Tirolerhof. At the Tirolerhof in the Schönbrunn...weiterlesen »

Global trust in US collapses: 76% have no confidence in Trump across 36 countries

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Global trust in the United States has collapsed under President Donald Trump, according to a comprehensive Pew Research Center poll. The survey of more than 42,000 people across 36 countries reveals 76...weiterlesen »

Jogger in Vienna-Landstraße threatened with gun and robbed

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

Ein nächtlicher Lauf endete für einen 22-Jährigen mit einem Schock: Drei maskierte Täter bedrohten den Mann im dritten Bezirk mit einer Schusswaffe und raubten Bargeld. Die Polizei sucht Zeugen. The State...weiterlesen »

Vacation with Children? This Document Can Prevent Trouble

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

Wer mit Kindern ins Ausland reist, sollte nicht nur an Reisepass und Tickets denken. Die Notariatskammer empfiehlt eine Reisevollmacht – in einigen Ländern ist sie sogar vorgeschrieben. With the start...weiterlesen »

Turkey demands World Cup replay after player wore referee's lost watch during match

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Turkey has asked FIFA to replay their 2026 World Cup match against Paraguay after a 1-0 defeat eliminated them from the tournament. FIFA has rejected the request. The Turkish Football Federation based...weiterlesen »

$50,000 to watch all 104 World Cup matches in a Times Square glass booth

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Two Americans are living the dream job many sports fans fantasize about. Austin Franklin and Kevin Akoto are being paid $50,000 each to watch all 104 matches of the 2026 World Cup from a glass booth in...weiterlesen »

25 years, hundreds of thousands in fines - and Mexico fans still chant homophobic slur

vor 2 Tagen - upday.com

Mexican fans chanted a homophobic slur multiple times during their World Cup match against Czechia on Wednesday, while referees failed to intervene despite FIFA's stated zero-tolerance policy. The incident...weiterlesen »

Wait, what? Norwegian football fans just took over a baseball game in New York

vor 2 Tagen - upday.com

Norwegian World Cup fans have taken their distinctive stadium tradition across the Atlantic, transforming a Major League Baseball game in New York into a Viking spectacle. Numerous supporters of the national...weiterlesen »

The penalty shootout detail everyone's missing - and FIFA wants it changed by June 28

vor 2 Tagen - upday.com

FIFA is planning to overhaul the coin toss procedure before penalty shootouts at the World Cup. The proposed change could be implemented as early as the knockout phase starting Sunday, June 28, pending...weiterlesen »

Austria-Algeria: Both teams benefit from a draw - World Cup's strangest scenario

vor 2 Tagen - upday.com

Austria and Algeria face a World Cup match on Sunday that risks becoming a repeat of football's most notorious "non-aggression pact." The 4:00 AM kickoff in Kansas City has drawn uncomfortable parallels...weiterlesen »

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