The 'Rolls-Royce' teen unfazed by Messi - now he's ready for Salah

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Lucas Herrington has become the youngest Australian to start a World Cup match, playing against Paraguay at just 18 years old. His performance has already linked him with Barcelona and set expectations...weiterlesen »

9-12 months out: Ugarte's ACL tear derails Manchester United transfer plans

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Manchester United midfielder Manuel Ugarte has torn his anterior cruciate ligament during Uruguay's World Cup match against Spain. The 25-year-old faces months on the sidelines after the injury ended his...weiterlesen »

Wheelchair exit haunts Japan: Kubo highly unlikely for crucial Brazil showdown

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Japan midfielder Takefusa Kubo is highly unlikely to feature in his team's crucial World Cup round of 32 clash against Brazil on Monday due to a knee injury sustained two weeks ago. The Real Sociedad winger...weiterlesen »

How Japan's first-ever Brazil win changed everything ahead of Monday's clash

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Japan's national football coach Hajime Moriyasu has vowed to personally select penalty takers if Monday's World Cup Round of 32 match against Brazil goes to a shootout. The 57-year-old is determined to...weiterlesen »

90+2 minutes: Canada's historic World Cup breakthrough as Eustáquio strikes in stoppage time

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Canada secured their place in the World Cup round of 16 with a dramatic 1-0 victory over South Africa in Los Angeles on Sunday. Captain Stephen Eustáquio scored the winning goal in stoppage time, sparking...weiterlesen »

What Ronaldo told injured Rodrygo backstage - and why the Brazilian called him 'my idol'

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Cristiano Ronaldo offered advice to injured Real Madrid forward Rodrygo during a backstage encounter in Miami on Saturday. The Portuguese star emphasized patience after his fellow footballer opened up...weiterlesen »

Draper returns to Wimbledon with Murray as coach after 7-month injury setback

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Jack Draper returns to Wimbledon on Tuesday after the most difficult year of his career, bringing Andy Murray into his coaching box as he battles back from a brutal injury spell that kept him off court...weiterlesen »

The striker who missed 4 years through injury just saved Austria with one touch

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Sasa Kalajdzic scored a last-gasp equalizer in the 96th minute to send Austria through to the Round of 32 at the 2026 World Cup. The striker came on as a substitute just seconds earlier and headed home...weiterlesen »

7 consecutive World Cup matches with goals: Messi shatters record held by legends

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Lionel Messi etched his name deeper into World Cup history on Saturday, scoring a decisive free-kick as Argentina beat Jordan 3-1 to complete a perfect group stage. The superstar came off the bench and...weiterlesen »

Shamans beat Kane cutout with rosemary on TV - then he breaks England's World Cup record

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Harry Kane scored for England at the 2026 World Cup after Peruvian shamans performed a televised ritual to remove what they claimed was a curse on the striker. The unusual ceremony took place on Peruvian...weiterlesen »

Teammates turned rivals: Why Morocco vs Netherlands is the World Cup's most personal knockout tie

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Morocco and the Netherlands meet Monday in Monterrey for one of the World Cup's most compelling round of 32 clashes — a match charged with historical, social and sporting significance that extends far...weiterlesen »

£50.8 million Man United signing Ugarte suffers torn ACL as Uruguay crash out of World Cup

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Manchester United midfielder Manuel Ugarte suffered a torn cruciate ligament during Uruguay's World Cup defeat to Spain on Friday. The 25-year-old was stretchered off in Guadalajara before halftime and...weiterlesen »

From 2002 hero to resignation: Hong Myung-bo's second tenure ends in failure

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Hong Myung-bo has resigned as South Korea's national football coach following the team's elimination from the World Cup. The 57-year-old announced his decision at a press conference in Zapopan, Mexico,...weiterlesen »

How Messi scored 13 of his 18 World Cup goals after turning 35 - and broke Klose's record

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The group stage of the 2026 World Cup has concluded with a cascade of historic achievements. Lionel Messi became the tournament's all-time leading scorer, surpassing Germany's Miroslav Klose, while the...weiterlesen »

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

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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 »

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 »

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 »

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

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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 »

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

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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

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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 »

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

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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

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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

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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 »

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 »

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

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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

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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

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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 »

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 »

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

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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 2 Tagen - 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 2 Tagen - 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 »

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