South Korean president blasts football chief after World...

South Korean president blasts football chief after World Cup exit, orders investigation

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South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has unleashed sharp criticism of the national football team's coach and the country's football association following the team's early World Cup elimination. He blamed...weiterlesen »

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500,000 people, zero World Cup experience - now Cabo Verde takes on Messi's Argentina

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Cabo Verde faces Argentina in a David vs. Goliath clash at the 2026 World Cup on July 3 in Miami. The smallest nation ever to reach the knockout stage takes on the reigning champions in the Round of 32,...weiterlesen »

Scotland's World Cup dream ends - and the King has a message about England

vor 3 Stunden - upday.com

King Charles has offered his "sincere commiserations" to Scotland's football team after they were eliminated from the 2026 World Cup. The monarch's message came via the Royal Family's social media accounts...weiterlesen »

Football legend Zlatan Ibrahimovic visibly emotional as father's homeland Bosnia reaches World Cup knockout stage

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Football legend Zlatan Ibrahimovic became visibly emotional while watching Bosnia and Herzegovina qualify for the World Cup knockout stage for the first time in their history. The moment held deep personal...weiterlesen »

From being rejected by US Soccer to Canada hero: How Marsch turned anger into World Cup success

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Jesse Marsch is returning to the United States for Canada's World Cup knockout match against South Africa in Los Angeles on Sunday — and the American coach expects an unfriendly reception. Marsch has spent...weiterlesen »

$871 million prize pool makes 2026 World Cup the richest in history

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FIFA has set a new record for World Cup prize money in 2026, allocating $871 million to participating teams. The tournament, currently underway across the United States, Mexico, and Canada, has concluded...weiterlesen »

400+ Al Fayed abuse claims but Met interviewed just 4 people in 19 months

vor 5 Stunden - upday.com

Survivors of abuse by the late Harrods owner Mohamed Al Fayed have filed complaints with a police watchdog over how the Metropolitan Police handled their allegations. The Independent Office for Police...weiterlesen »

48-team World Cup defies critics with record crowds and 98% stadium capacity

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The expanded 48-team World Cup has defied pessimistic predictions and become a global phenomenon, drawing record crowds and passionate fan engagement across host nations USA, Canada, and Mexico. Despite...weiterlesen »

FIFA boss Infantino flies 40,000km by private jet in two weeks - emissions equal 78 people

vor 6 Stunden - upday.com

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has been crisscrossing North America by private jet to attend World Cup matches, covering approximately 40,000 kilometers in the first two weeks of the tournament. The extensive...weiterlesen »

Zero minutes played: Davies finally available as Canada enter World Cup knockouts

vor 18 Stunden - upday.com

Canada captain Alphonso Davies is ready to play in Sunday's World Cup knockout match against South Africa, head coach Jesse Marsch announced. The 25-year-old left back has not played a single minute in...weiterlesen »

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Cape Verde breaks 68-year record as smallest nation to reach World Cup knockout stage

vor 19 Stunden - upday.com

Cape Verde has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the smallest nation by population to ever reach the knockout stage of a men's World Cup. The island nation of roughly 500,000 inhabitants secured...weiterlesen »

Four shot in Brockton as Cape Verde celebration turns violent for third time

vor 20 Stunden - upday.com

Four people were shot in Brockton, Massachusetts, on Friday night as Cape Verdean fans celebrated their team's historic qualification for the World Cup knockout stages. The shooting occurred shortly before...weiterlesen »

The man in the middle for Brazil vs Japan - and what his record shows

vor 22 Stunden - upday.com

Italian referee Maurizio Mariani will officiate the Round of 32 clash between Brazil and Japan at the 2026 World Cup. FIFA has designated the 44-year-old from Rome for Monday's knockout match in Houston,...weiterlesen »

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

vor 23 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 »

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

vor 23 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 24 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 24 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 »

Wait, what? Panini World Cup stickers selling out globally as rare Messi could hit $200,000

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Panini World Cup stickers have become one of the tournament's hottest commodities, with stores worldwide selling out and backorders potentially not shipping until after the final. The iconic collectible...weiterlesen »

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

vor einem Tag - 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 einem Tag - 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 einem Tag - 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 einem Tag - 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 »

Vasarely and Adrian - Dynamic Grids

vor einem Tag - 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 »

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

vor einem Tag - 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 einem Tag - 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 »

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

vor einem Tag - 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 »

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

vor einem Tag - 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 »

920 dead, 50,000 missing as Venezuela earthquakes prompt UK rescue mission

vor einem Tag - upday.com

King Charles and Queen Camilla have expressed deep sadness over devastating earthquakes in Venezuela that killed at least 920 people and injured thousands more. The UK has dispatched a 68-member search...weiterlesen »

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

vor einem Tag - 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 »

530 volunteers from 300,000 contacted - Germany's army recruitment crisis deepens

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Germany faces a critical deadline to resolve its military recruitment crisis. By July 2027, the country must decide whether to reinstate mandatory military service after disappointing results from its...weiterlesen »

The asteroid event that won't happen again until 2133 - and how to see it tonight

vor einem Tag - upday.com

A giant asteroid will make its closest approach to Earth in 400 years today, passing by at a safe distance of 2.56 million kilometers. The European Space Agency confirms there is no collision risk, but...weiterlesen »

A myth examined, not celebrated

vor einem Tag - 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 »

Die Zauberflöte

vor einem Tag - 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 »

Some Like It Hot

vor einem Tag - 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 »

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

vor einem Tag - 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 einem Tag - 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 »

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

vor einem Tag - 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 einem Tag - 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 einem Tag - 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 einem Tag - 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

vor einem Tag - upday.com

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 »

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

vor einem Tag - 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 »

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

vor einem Tag - 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 einem Tag - 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 einem Tag - 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 einem Tag - 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 einem Tag - 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 einem Tag - 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 einem Tag - 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 einem Tag - 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 einem Tag - 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 einem Tag - 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 einem Tag - 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 »

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

vor einem Tag - 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 »

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 »

Vienna Sounds the Alarm Over Planned EU Reform

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

Im Wiener Landtag warnten mehrere Parteien vor den Plänen der EU-Kommission, Fördergelder künftig stärker über die Nationalstaaten zu verteilen. Wien fürchtet um den Einfluss auf wichtige Projekte. The...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 »

Salzburger Lives Completely Without Electricity Connection

vor 2 Tagen - Volarberg Online

70 Solarmodule, Batteriespeicher und Wärmepumpe: Ein Ingenieur aus Salzburg versorgt sein Haus seit Jahren vollständig selbst mit Energie. Nach eigenen Angaben kommt er ganz ohne öffentliches Stromnetz...weiterlesen »

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

vor 2 Tagen - 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 »

Switzerland: Europe’s deeptech powerhouse

vor einem Tag - VentureCapital Magazin

Claudia Jehle, EDA Bildnachweis: Claudia Jehle, EDA . The 2026 European Deep Tech Report, published by Lakestar, Walden Catalyst, and Dealroom, places Switzerland at the top of Europe’s deep tech landscape....weiterlesen »