Ryan Mendes played all World Cup matches while a rape investigati...

Ryan Mendes played all World Cup matches while a rape investigation was underway in Auckland

vor 4 Stunden - upday.com

Ryan Mendes, captain of Cape Verde's national football team at the 2026 World Cup, is being investigated by New Zealand police for alleged rape. A Brazilian woman who worked as an interpreter for the team...weiterlesen »

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Rangnick dismisses fix claims as Austria-Algeria decider will set Spain's World Cup opponent

vor 4 Stunden - upday.com

Spain secured their place in the World Cup's knockout stage and will face either Austria or Algeria in the Round of 32 on Thursday, July 2, at 9:00 PM Spanish time in Los Angeles. The opponent will be...weiterlesen »

Messi is one goal from breaking a 56-year World Cup record no one has touched

vor 5 Stunden - upday.com

Lionel Messi stands one goal away from World Cup history. The Argentine has equaled the record for scoring in six consecutive World Cup matches, matching a feat achieved only by Just Fontaine in 1958 and...weiterlesen »

$30,000 tickets: Colombia-Portugal becomes most expensive World Cup match ever

vor 5 Stunden - upday.com

Tonight's World Cup clash between Colombia and Portugal in Miami has become the tournament's most expensive match to attend, with ticket prices soaring to unprecedented levels. The Group K decider at Hard...weiterlesen »

Iran on brink of historic World Cup knockout - but Saturday's results could end dream

vor 7 Stunden - upday.com

Iran's national football team left a powerful handwritten message in their Seattle locker room after their final World Cup group match, calling for fair play and respect over winning at any cost. The letter...weiterlesen »

Brazil's World Cup path clears - but Argentina semifinal now looms large

vor 7 Stunden - upday.com

Brazil has secured a favorable path through the World Cup knockout stages. The team can now only face European powerhouses Germany, France, and Spain in a potential final after all three topped their respective...weiterlesen »

Wait, what? Scaloni benches Messi after 5-goal haul in two matches

vor 8 Stunden - upday.com

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni has made a historic decision to bench Lionel Messi for the team's final World Cup group stage match against Jordan on Sunday. It marks the first time in 20 years that the...weiterlesen »

Croatia needs a draw vs Ghana to survive, DR Congo chases historic knockout debut

vor 8 Stunden - upday.com

Twenty-eight teams have secured their spots in the World Cup's round of 16, leaving four qualification places still up for grabs. With most group stage matches concluded, several third-placed teams face...weiterlesen »

Wait, was that Haaland? Channing Tatum fools fans at World Cup in Nike stunt

vor 10 Stunden - upday.com

Hollywood star Channing Tatum blended into the crowd at Norway's World Cup match against France on Friday, dressed as Norwegian striker Erling Haaland complete with blonde wig and No. 9 jersey. The 46-year-old...weiterlesen »

$50,000 to watch World Cup in Times Square glass cube - but it's more exhausting than expected

vor 10 Stunden - upday.com

Two football fans are living out a dream job that millions would envy: Austin Franklin, 29, and Kevin Akoto, 26, are each being paid $50,000 to watch all 104 matches of the 2026 World Cup. Their unusual...weiterlesen »

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Algeria-Austria World Cup clash revives 1982 'Disgrace of Gijón' scandal

vor 11 Stunden - upday.com

Algeria and Austria meet Saturday night in Kansas City with a place in the World Cup's round of 16 at stake. The match carries profound historical weight — 44 years after a controversial game in Gijón...weiterlesen »

Vasarely and Adrian - Dynamic Grids

vor 7 Stunden - European News Agency

Albertina Modern [ENA] The ALBERTINA MODERN’s exhibition Vasarely & Adrian. Dynamic Grids is a rigorously curated and visually exhilarating encounter between two major pioneers of Op Art and media art,...weiterlesen »

£50m Man United reserve with just 8 starts suffers serious knee injury - and now he can't even leave

vor 12 Stunden - upday.com

Manchester United midfielder Manuel Ugarte suffered a serious knee injury during Uruguay's World Cup match against Spain on Friday, casting doubt over his expected summer transfer. The 25-year-old was...weiterlesen »

3-0 Brazil defeat leaves Scotland needing three improbable results to reach last 32

vor 12 Stunden - upday.com

Scotland's hopes of reaching the World Cup knockout stages for the first time in their history are hanging by a thread after a crushing 3-0 defeat to Brazil in Miami. The loss has pushed them outside the...weiterlesen »

What made the 48-team World Cup work - and it wasn't the football stars

vor 13 Stunden - upday.com

The 48-team World Cup's preliminary round proved entertaining despite initial criticism, delivering viral moments that captivated fans beyond the main stars. Referee announcements became internet sensations,...weiterlesen »

Iran captain accuses FIFA of wanting team out as visa chaos forces Mexico base

vor 14 Stunden - upday.com

Iran's captain Mehdi Taremi has accused FIFA and World Cup organizers of wanting his team eliminated from the tournament. Following a 1-1 draw with Egypt in Seattle on Friday, Taremi said the team believes...weiterlesen »

NASA finds two Jupiter-sized planets lighter than cotton candy orbiting distant star

vor 14 Stunden - upday.com

NASA's TESS space telescope has discovered two giant planets with densities lower than cotton candy, orbiting a Sun-like star more than 1,100 light-years from Earth. The planets, named TOI-791 b and TOI-791...weiterlesen »

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

vor 14 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 »

At 18 his world ended when his brother died. Now Williams plays 66th match for him

vor 14 Stunden - upday.com

South African goalkeeper Ronwen Williams will step onto the pitch Sunday at the Inglewood World Cup Stadium carrying more than just his team's hopes. The 34-year-old captain dedicates his 66th international...weiterlesen »

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

vor 15 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 »

Die Zauberflöte

vor 10 Stunden - European News Agency

Wiener Staatsoper [ENA] Mozart’s Die Zauberflöte at the Wiener Staatsoper remains one of the most compelling examples of how a familiar masterpiece can be made newly alive through thoughtful theatrical...weiterlesen »

A myth examined, not celebrated

vor 10 Stunden - European News Agency

Scala Wien [ENA] “Der Bockerer” at Theater Scala, produced by theater zum Fürchten and staged by Bruno Max, proves that this oft beloved Viennese classic can still unsettle an audience when its sentimentality...weiterlesen »

Some Like It Hot

vor 10 Stunden - European News Agency

Rosenburg [ENA] “Sugar – Manche mögen’s heiß” at the Sommernachtskomödie Rosenburg promises to be exactly what a summer musical comedy should be: brisk, glamorous, and just subversive enough to smuggle...weiterlesen »

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

vor 15 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 »

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

vor 16 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 »

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

vor 16 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 16 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 17 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 19 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 19 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 21 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 21 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 22 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 »

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

vor 23 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 24 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 einem Tag - 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 »

10 African nations compete as coaches predict World Cup champion 'only matter of time'

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Sébastien Desabre has worked in African football for 15 years. Now, the coach of DR Congo's national team is convinced the continent will produce a World Cup champion. It is only a matter of time, he says,...weiterlesen »

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

vor einem Tag - 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 einem Tag - 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 »

Plane strikes China's tallest building - in a city where airspace is strictly controlled

vor einem Tag - upday.com

A small aircraft crashed into Beijing's CITIC Tower on Friday, striking the Chinese capital's tallest skyscraper and leaving debris scattered across the financial district. Witnesses reported seeing a...weiterlesen »

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

vor einem Tag - 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 »

Planning summer days out? Theme parks, cinemas and Happy Meals just got cheaper

vor einem Tag - upday.com

The UK government launched a major summer savings scheme today, slashing VAT on family activities from 20% to 5% in a bid to ease cost of living pressures. The "Great British Summer Savings" initiative...weiterlesen »

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

vor einem Tag - 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 »

Climate Change in Oceania: Tuvalu Is Tired of the Prophets of Doom

vor einem Tag - Spiegel

The island lies there like an elbow – the forearm thin, the upper arm wiry. A bend of coral rock, lapped by the largest ocean in the world. At its narrowest point, Fongafale measures only 20 meters across;...weiterlesen »

Oil at $73 and falling fertilizer costs - but IMF warns full recovery will take time

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Energy and commodity prices have fallen since the United States and Iran agreed to halt hostilities and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. However, the International Monetary Fund warns that full normalization...weiterlesen »

100,000 jobs at risk as Volkswagen plans to double cuts and close four German plants

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Volkswagen is planning to cut up to 100,000 jobs worldwide and close four German plants, according to a report by Manager Magazin citing insider sources. The dramatic escalation would double the automaker's...weiterlesen »

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

vor einem Tag - 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 »

IAEA chief demands 'very strong' verification as Iran's 440kg uranium stockpile remains unaccounted for since 2025

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency, called for a "very strong" verification system in Iran on Friday to prevent nuclear weapons development. The statement comes as...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 »

Stroke After Arrest? Four Officers in Court

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

Ein Polizeieinsatz am Wiener Schwarzenbergplatz endet für einen Mann laut Anklage mit einem Schlaganfall und dauerhaften Schäden. Vier Beamte müssen sich deshalb kommende Woche vor Gericht verantworten....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 »

Elanga scored an equalizer but didn't know it sent Sweden through to World Cup knockouts

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Anthony Elanga scored the equalizer in Sweden's 1-1 draw with Japan that secured their place in the World Cup knockout stages – but had no idea the draw was enough to send his team through. The Newcastle...weiterlesen »

Green Dot on WhatsApp? This is what's behind it

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

Ein kleiner grüner Punkt könnte bald große Auswirkungen haben: WhatsApp testet derzeit eine neue Funktion, die auf einen Blick zeigt, ob ein Kontakt gerade online ist. WhatsApp is working on a new feature...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 »

Global tech sell-off crashes Asian markets: Seoul plunges 7%, Tokyo down 4%

vor einem Tag - upday.com

European stock markets braced for sharp losses Thursday as a fresh wave of technology sector selling swept through global indices. Asian markets tumbled, with South Korea's Kospi plunging over 7% and other...weiterlesen »

Stop the Social Media Ban!

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

Gastkommentar von Johannes Huber. Australien zeigt, dass eine solche Maßnahme schwer durchsetzbar ist. Abgesehen davon spricht noch viel Wichtigeres dagegen. Youth Minister Claudia Bauer (ÖVP) recently...weiterlesen »

New Work Trend: Why Getting Up Early Might Be Outdated

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

Nicht jeder ist morgens am leistungsfähigsten. Der Trend „Chronoworking“ setzt auf den individuellen Biorhythmus statt auf starre Bürozeiten – erste Unternehmen testen das Modell bereits. Those who find...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 »

55 matches for Arsenal, now five more for England - can Rice's body hold up?

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Declan Rice has completed his "liberation mission" at Arsenal by winning the Premier League and now aims to lead England to their first World Cup title in 60 years. The midfielder has emerged as a pivotal...weiterlesen »

Italy Vacation: No Beach Without Reservation Anymore

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

Wer diesen Sommer nach Italien reist, sollte den Strandbesuch planen. An immer mehr beliebten Badeorten gelten Reservierungspflicht, Besucherlimits oder digitale Tickets – spontane Ausflüge sind oft nicht...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 »

After Earthquake in Venezuela: Austria Launches Relief Effort

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

Zwei schwere Erdbeben haben Venezuela erschüttert. Während die Rettungsarbeiten laufen, ruft der Samariterbund zu Spenden auf und hält seine Katastrophenhilfeeinheit für einen möglichen Einsatz bereit....weiterlesen »

Nein, J.D. Vance hat nicht den Papst belehrt [premium]

vor einem Tag - Die Presse

Kritik, die (absichtlich) missversteht, schwächt nur die Kritik: Über das Buch „Communion“ des US-Vizepräsidenten, das in erster Linie nicht politisches Kalkül, sondern persönliches Bekenntnis ist. Neben...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 »

GPT-5.6: US Government Staggers Launch, Wants a Say in Who Gets Access

vor einem Tag - TrendingTopics.eu

The US government is intervening directly in OpenAI’s product roadmap. According to a report by The Information on June 25, the Trump administration has asked the company to stagger the release of its...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 2 Tagen - 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 »