Italian referee Mariani appointed for Brazil vs Japan World...

Italian referee Mariani appointed for Brazil vs Japan World Cup knockout: 64% favorites face unbeaten underdogs in Houston

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FIFA has appointed Italian referee Maurizio Mariani to officiate the 2026 World Cup Round of 32 clash between Brazil and Japan on Monday at NRG Stadium in Houston. The high-stakes knockout match will determine...weiterlesen »

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The last European team U.S. beat? Wednesday's opponent - but that was nearly five years ago

vor einer Stunde - upday.com

The U.S. men's national team enters the World Cup knockout rounds Wednesday against Bosnia and Herzegovina carrying a troubling statistic: they haven't beaten a European opponent in nearly five years....weiterlesen »

How the Danube Island Becomes a Festival Venue

vor 2 Stunden - Volarberg Online

120 Zelte, 450 Kilometer Stromkabel und hunderte Einsatzkräfte: Die Aufbauarbeiten für das Donauinselfest sind fast abgeschlossen. Von 3. bis 5. Juli wird die Donauinsel wieder zur größten Open-Air-Bühne...weiterlesen »

Great Mourning for Friedrich Schiller

vor 2 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Der Wiener Unternehmer Friedrich Schiller ist im Alter von 78 Jahren überraschend gestorben. Gemeinsam mit seiner Ehefrau Jeannine gehörte er jahrzehntelang zu den bekanntesten Gesichtern der heimischen...weiterlesen »

Vinícius Júnior scores in every group match: Brazil's £142m star powers knockout charge

vor 2 Stunden - upday.com

Vinícius Júnior has been ranked as the seventh most valuable player in the 2026 World Cup, according to a new study by The Athletic. The Brazilian attacker is valued at 142 million pounds, approximately...weiterlesen »

12 rape accusations, zero suspensions: The World Cup's sexual assault crisis

vor 3 Stunden - upday.com

Five players competing in the 2026 World Cup are under investigation or have been investigated for rape and sexual assault allegations. Despite facing a combined 12 accusations from multiple women, all...weiterlesen »

250 Paramedics Ensure the Safety of Visitors at the Danube Island Festival

vor 3 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Beim Donauinselfest vom 3. bis 5. Juli steht der Samariterbund Wien mit einem Großaufgebot im Einsatz. 250 Sanitäterinnen und Sanitäter, sieben Notärzte sowie sieben Ambulanzstationen sollen die medizinische...weiterlesen »

Already on Sunday morning, the first bath was full

vor 3 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Die Hitzewelle hat die Wiener Freibäder voll im Griff. Schon am Sonntag meldete das Brigittenauer Bad als erstes Haus „derzeit voll“. Wer noch ins Bad will, sollte vorher auf die Bäderampel schauen. The...weiterlesen »

After the Heat Come the Hits: Starting Friday at the Danube Island Festival

vor 4 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Die große Hitze geht zu Ende, die große Party kann kommen: Am Wochenende steigt in Wien die inzwischen 43. Ausgabe des Donauinselfests. Von Freitag bis Sonntag (3. bis 5. Juli) stehen neben internationalen...weiterlesen »

"I was mentally destroyed": Witness breaks down in tears in Vienna torture trial

vor 4 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Im Wiener Folter-Prozess gegen zwei frühere Vertreter des Assad-Regimes haben weitere Zeugen von schweren Misshandlungen im syrischen Gefängnis von Raqqa berichtet. Urteile werden Anfang kommender Woche...weiterlesen »

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Farewell after 50 Years: Fans Fight for Vienna's Cult Train

vor 4 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Fast 50 Jahre lang prägte der 4020 den Wiener Nahverkehr. Anfang Juli fährt der Kultzug zum letzten Mal – jetzt kämpft eine Initiative mit einem Crowdfunding um seinen Erhalt. For generations of commuters,...weiterlesen »

US pushes NATO restructuring at Ankara summit - Europe to handle conventional defense as America focuses on China

vor 5 Stunden - upday.com

The United States is pushing for a fundamental restructuring of NATO ahead of next week's summit in Ankara, with Washington seeking a new division of labor that would see America focus on nuclear deterrence...weiterlesen »

Seven killed as Russian strikes hit Dnipro and Zaporizhzhia - child among wounded

vor 5 Stunden - upday.com

Russian missile attacks killed at least seven people across Ukraine on Monday, as Moscow continues its military offensive in the eastern part of the country. In the city of Dnipro, a missile struck a private...weiterlesen »

100 US institutions get exclusive access to Anthropic's Mythos 5 - Europe shut out

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The US government has restored limited access to Anthropic's powerful AI model Mythos 5 after a two-week ban, but exclusively for approximately 100 US institutions. The decision widens the artificial intelligence...weiterlesen »

Things ÖGK Insured Should Pay Attention to in July

vor 6 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Wer zwischen Jänner und März einen planbaren Krankentransport genutzt hat, sollte im Juli auf Post der ÖGK achten. Rund 90.000 Rechnungen werden verschickt. For tens of thousands of Austrians, there will...weiterlesen »

Argument After Visit to Danube Island Ends with Knife Threat

vor 6 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Nach einem gemeinsamen Abend auf der Donauinsel eskalierte ein Streit zwischen zwei Freunden. Ein 21-Jähriger soll seinen Begleiter mit einem Messer bedroht haben. A dispute between two friends triggered...weiterlesen »

Arrest After Suspicion of Fraud at Vienna Central Station

vor 6 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Ein 57-jähriger Österreicher soll in einer Konditorei am Wiener Hauptbahnhof Lebensmittel um 92,90 Euro konsumiert haben, ohne bezahlen zu können. Aufgrund des Verdachts auf wiederholte gleichgelagerte...weiterlesen »

Witnesses Wanted: E-Scooter Rider in Ottakring Hit and Dragged by Van

vor 7 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Ein E-Scooter-Fahrer wurde in Wien-Ottakring von einem Kleintransporter erfasst, mehrere Gassen auf der Motorhaube mitgeschleift und verletzt. Die Polizei bittet nun um Hinweise. A suspected driver of...weiterlesen »

Vienna-Liesing: Witness Surprises Suspected Car Thieves in Underground Garage

vor 7 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Ein Autobesitzer überraschte in einer Tiefgarage in Wien-Liesing zwei Männer an einem geparkten Pkw. Einer der Verdächtigen wurde kurz darauf festgenommen und zeigte sich geständig. An observant witness...weiterlesen »

76% gas storage by winter - Europe heads for lowest reserves since 2011 as Russian ban nears

vor 7 Stunden - upday.com

The head of the Port of Bilbao has called on the European Union to postpone its planned ban on Russian liquefied natural gas imports, warning that Europe risks becoming "excessively dependent" on the United...weiterlesen »

After Beatings and Death Threat: Man Arrested in Vienna

vor 7 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Eine 29-Jährige hat in Wien-Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus per stillem Notruf die Polizei alarmiert. Sie gab an, von ihrem Freund geschlagen und mit dem Umbringen bedroht worden zu sein. Der 29-Jährige wurde festgenommen....weiterlesen »

Japan's first Black goalkeeper faces Brazil today: Zion Suzuki's journey from racist abuse to World Cup starter

vor 8 Stunden - upday.com

Zion Suzuki, Japan's 23-year-old goalkeeper, faces Brazil on Monday in the World Cup Round of 32 – a historic moment for the first Black goalkeeper to represent the Japanese national team. Born in Newark,...weiterlesen »

The chip gamble everyone's watching: Can rural Korea attract workers for €1tn plan?

vor 8 Stunden - upday.com

South Korea has unveiled a massive 10-year investment plan worth over 1 trillion euros to dominate the artificial intelligence and semiconductor industries. President Lee Jae-myung announced the initiative...weiterlesen »

Deadly shooting rocks World Cup venue in San Jose - but no match was playing

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A shooting at a World Cup fan zone in San Jose, California, left one person dead and another critically injured Monday morning. Police are investigating the incident as a homicide at the popular entertainment...weiterlesen »

Heart stopped for minutes, now he's coaching Norway at the World Cup

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Twenty-five years after a heart attack nearly killed him, Stale Solbakken is guiding Norway through an emotional World Cup journey marked by dramatic gestures and touching moments. The 58-year-old coach...weiterlesen »

Germany face Paraguay tonight in World Cup knockout - loser goes home

vor 9 Stunden - upday.com

Germany faces Paraguay today in the Round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup at Gillette Stadium in Boston. The match kicks off at 10:30 PM Central European time, marking the start of the knockout phase where...weiterlesen »

4.6 million spectators watch World Cup group stage as Messi breaks scoring record at 38

vor 11 Stunden - upday.com

The 2026 FIFA World Cup has shattered attendance records in its group stage, with 4,644,549 spectators from 210 countries and territories watching 72 matches across the United States, Canada, and Mexico....weiterlesen »

One year left on contract: Barcelona targets Harry Kane as Lewandowski replacement

vor 11 Stunden - upday.com

Barcelona has contacted Harry Kane's representatives to explore a potential transfer after the World Cup, the Daily Mail reports. The Catalan club is seeking a replacement for Robert Lewandowski and views...weiterlesen »

Austria Wants to Bring Anthropic to Europe

vor 10 Stunden - TrendingTopics.eu

Austria is pushing the European Union to examine settling the US company Anthropic within the bloc. In a letter to EU Technology Commissioner Henna Virkkunen, released by the Austrian government, State...weiterlesen »

England's Pickford backs experience and defensive strength as Three Lions face DR Congo in World Cup knockout debut Wednesday

vor 12 Stunden - upday.com

England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford has expressed confidence ahead of the knockout stages of the World Cup, where the Three Lions will face the Democratic Republic of Congo in Atlanta on Wednesday. The...weiterlesen »

Saudi football chief resigns after second consecutive World Cup group stage exit

vor 13 Stunden - upday.com

Yasser Al-Misehal resigned as president of the Saudi Football Federation on Sunday, taking full responsibility for the national team's elimination from the 2026 World Cup group stage. The decision came...weiterlesen »

The coach who knows Colombia's secrets now stands in their way - Ghana clash set for July 3

vor 13 Stunden - upday.com

Colombia will face Ghana in the Round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup on July 3 in Kansas City, setting up a reunion with former national team coach Carlos Queiroz, who now manages the African side. The Portuguese...weiterlesen »

Putin convenes crisis meeting as Ukraine strikes trigger fuel shortages across Russia

vor 13 Stunden - upday.com

Ukraine has successfully intensified its drone campaign against Russian oil refineries, causing widespread fuel shortages across Russia and forcing President Vladimir Putin to acknowledge the country is...weiterlesen »

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

vor 16 Stunden - upday.com

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

vor 16 Stunden - upday.com

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 »

What's really at stake when Germany faces Paraguay - and why one more loss could end it all

vor 17 Stunden - upday.com

Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann faces his biggest test yet on Monday when his team takes on Paraguay in the World Cup round of 16 in Foxborough, Boston. It's Germany's first knockout match at a World Cup...weiterlesen »

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

vor 17 Stunden - upday.com

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 »

Why does this Bank of England economist keep pushing for rate hikes amid inflation complacency fears?

vor 17 Stunden - upday.com

The Bank of England's chief economist has warned against growing complacent about inflation as he defended his recent push for higher interest rates despite being outvoted by colleagues. Huw Pill has been...weiterlesen »

Band Aid got VAT exemption in 2014 - so why is Government taxing music charity now?

vor 17 Stunden - upday.com

Music industry leaders are demanding the UK Government refund VAT charged on charitable ticket contributions meant for grassroots venues and musicians. The Treasury has collected over £1.2 million from...weiterlesen »

£500m for commandos, hybrid warships: Starmer bets on drones over destroyers

vor 19 Stunden - upday.com

Keir Starmer has scrapped plans to replace the Royal Navy's aging destroyers with a new class of guided-missile warships, pivoting instead to hybrid vessels designed to coordinate drones and autonomous...weiterlesen »

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

vor 19 Stunden - upday.com

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

vor 20 Stunden - upday.com

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'

vor 22 Stunden - upday.com

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

vor 22 Stunden - upday.com

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 »

Trump skips all World Cup matches - but expert says he's already won what he wanted

vor 22 Stunden - upday.com

A human rights expert has accused FIFA of enabling Donald Trump's political agenda through the World Cup. Nicholas McGeehan, Director of FairSquare, claims Trump and his advisors have already accomplished...weiterlesen »

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

vor 23 Stunden - upday.com

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

vor 23 Stunden - upday.com

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 »

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

vor 23 Stunden - upday.com

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

vor einem Tag - upday.com

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 »

Three tactical tweaks transformed Brazil - now Japan stands in the way of glory

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Brazil's national team completed its final training session Sunday ahead of a crucial World Cup match against Japan on Monday. Coach Carlo Ancelotti is set to field the same starting lineup for the first...weiterlesen »

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

vor einem Tag - upday.com

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 »

England's right-back crisis deepens as Quansah twists ankle - can James return in time?

vor einem Tag - upday.com

England manager Thomas Tuchel faces a mounting defensive crisis after Jarell Quansah became the third right-back to suffer an injury at the World Cup. The setback comes just days before England's round...weiterlesen »

Labour says public rejects election - but 48% of voters want one after Starmer quits

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Senior Labour figures have rejected calls for a general election following Keir Starmer's resignation, insisting the party is united behind Andy Burnham as his likely successor. Housing Secretary Steve...weiterlesen »

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

vor einem Tag - upday.com

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 »

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

vor einem Tag - upday.com

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 einem Tag - 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

vor einem Tag - upday.com

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

vor einem Tag - upday.com

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 »

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

vor einem Tag - 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

vor einem Tag - upday.com

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 »

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

vor einem Tag - 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 einem Tag - 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 einem Tag - 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 einem Tag - 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 einem Tag - 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 2 Tagen - 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 2 Tagen - 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 »