9.40 points vs 6.31: France's dominant win over Sweden pushes...

9.40 points vs 6.31: France's dominant win over Sweden pushes them past Argentina

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France has reclaimed the top spot in the FIFA World Rankings, overtaking Argentina after the Round of 32 at the 2026 World Cup. The shift marks a significant change as Les Bleus seized the lead with a...weiterlesen »

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Wait, what? Brazil just turned Norway's Viking row into a funk dance battle

vor 5 Stunden - upday.com

Brazilian football fans have found a creative answer to Norway's viral "Viking row" celebration ahead of their World Cup clash on Sunday. Instead of copying the synchronized rowing gesture, Brazilians...weiterlesen »

0-6 in World Cup finals vs Australia - England seeks first win at Lord's on Sunday

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England faces Australia in the Women's T20 World Cup final on Sunday at Lord's, banking on home advantage to break a painful losing streak against their fiercest rivals. Both teams arrive unbeaten, but...weiterlesen »

Ibrahimovic accuses FIFA of 'theft' after VAR denies Croatia equalizer against Portugal

vor 6 Stunden - upday.com

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has accused FIFA and the Video Assistant Referee of "theft" following Croatia's controversial 1-2 defeat to Portugal in the World Cup round of 32. The former world-class striker unleashed...weiterlesen »

Spain's perfect defense and Germany's shock exit headline dramatic World Cup Round of 16

vor 7 Stunden - upday.com

The 2026 FIFA World Cup has reached the Round of 16 after completing an intense Round of 32, leaving just 16 teams in contention. France maintains its position as the tournament's most dominant force,...weiterlesen »

Why is England playing a center-back at right-back? Carragher calls out Tuchel's planning

vor 8 Stunden - upday.com

Jamie Carragher has sharply criticized Thomas Tuchel's handling of England's right-back situation at the World Cup, calling the manager's decision to call up center-back Trevoh Chalobah instead of a natural...weiterlesen »

AI predicted Germany would advance - then Paraguay knocked them out on penalties

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A supercomputer specializing in sports data analysis has correctly predicted 14 of the 16 teams advancing to the Round of 16 in the 2026 World Cup, missing only on Germany and the Netherlands. The Opta...weiterlesen »

How Ancelotti plans to stop Haaland - and why Rüdiger's blueprint matters for Brazil

vor 9 Stunden - upday.com

Carlo Ancelotti faces a familiar challenge when Brazil meets Norway in the World Cup round of 32 on Sunday, December 5th. Standing in his way is Erling Haaland, the tournament's third-highest scorer with...weiterlesen »

Senegal's Gueye quits national team as World Cup party scandal and coach contract chaos exposed

vor 9 Stunden - upday.com

Senegal's national football team crisis has escalated dramatically, with midfielder Pape Gueye announcing he will no longer represent his country as long as the current coaching staff remains in charge....weiterlesen »

80 percent of crypto exchanges forced to halt operations in Europe under new MiCA rules

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Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, has suspended most of its services in the European Union after failing to secure the required authorization under the new MiCA regulation. The July...weiterlesen »

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Ian Wright warns Argentina can be beaten after Cape Verde scare exposes weaknesses

vor 10 Stunden - upday.com

Argentina's defense of their World Cup title nearly ended in spectacular fashion as they required extra time to edge past Cape Verde 3-2 in a dramatic round of 32 clash on Saturday. The narrow escape prompted...weiterlesen »

The sticker that moved the world: Boy's only wish after losing everything in Venezuela quake

vor 10 Stunden - upday.com

Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo has sent a video message to a young Venezuelan earthquake survivor who lost his family and a leg in the disaster. The boy's only wish after being rescued was to...weiterlesen »

5,000 US troops leaving Germany as Fischer calls for European nuclear defense shield

vor 10 Stunden - upday.com

Former German Foreign Minister Joschka Fischer has issued a stark warning that the United States is effectively leaving NATO under President Donald Trump, calling on European allies to establish their...weiterlesen »

Messi's head injury swelled visibly during the match – he played all 120 minutes and scored anyway

vor 11 Stunden - upday.com

Lionel Messi left the field with a prominent swelling on his forehead after Argentina's hard-fought 3-2 extra-time victory over Cape Verde in the World Cup Round of 32. The eight-time world footballer...weiterlesen »

Wimbledon refuses World Cup broadcasts - but Kane goal roar erupts across courts anyway

vor 12 Stunden - upday.com

Wimbledon organizers have refused to broadcast World Cup matches on the tournament's screens, but football has dominated conversations anyway. Spectators watched games on their phones during matches, and...weiterlesen »

Egypt coach displays Palestinian flag after historic World Cup win - unlikely to face FIFA punishment

vor 13 Stunden - upday.com

Egypt's national football team coach Hossam Hassan sparked controversy after displaying a Palestinian flag to celebrate his team's historic advancement to the World Cup Round of 16. The 59-year-old's actions...weiterlesen »

80,000 hostile fans, high altitude, leaked hotel - England's Mexico City nightmare

vor 14 Stunden - upday.com

England's World Cup preparations in Mexico City have been disrupted after their team hotel location was leaked, allowing Mexican fans to gather outside and jeer Thomas Tuchel's squad as they arrived Friday...weiterlesen »

France is a 'thunderstorm' - Paraguay coach's striking warning ahead of World Cup clash

vor 15 Stunden - upday.com

Paraguay faces France in the World Cup Round of 16 on Saturday, with coach Gustavo Alfaro using a striking natural metaphor to describe the challenge ahead. The Argentine coach compared France to a "thunderstorm,"...weiterlesen »

Morocco's Brahim Díaz has zero World Cup goals - but coach says that's fine. Here's why

vor 16 Stunden - upday.com

Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi has defended his star attacking midfielder Brahim Díaz ahead of Saturday's World Cup Round of 16 clash against Canada in Houston. Despite the Real Madrid player's goalless...weiterlesen »

¿Y si sí? Millions chant Mexico's World Cup question as England showdown looms at Estadio Azteca

vor 17 Stunden - upday.com

Mexico's national team has sparked unprecedented hope among fans ahead of Sunday's crucial World Cup match against England. A victory would send Mexico to the quarterfinals for the first time in 40 years,...weiterlesen »

Haaland's five goals and 1.95m frame pose aerial nightmare for Brazil in Round of 32

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Brazil faces Norway on Sunday in the World Cup Round of 32, confronting both a formidable opponent and an unwanted historical record. The five-time champions have never beaten Norway in World Cup competition....weiterlesen »

Colombia dominates but scrapes 1-0 win over Ghana - Arias goal secures last-16 spot

vor 18 Stunden - upday.com

Colombia secured the final spot in the World Cup's round of 16 with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Ghana on Friday in Kansas City. Jhon Arias scored the decisive goal in the 14th minute, booking a last-16...weiterlesen »

Haaland admits exhaustion before Brazil clash - but expert says Norway has recovery edge

vor 20 Stunden - upday.com

Erling Haaland has admitted to physical exhaustion ahead of Norway's historic World Cup clash with Brazil on Sunday, but a sports medicine specialist believes the recovery window is sufficient and may...weiterlesen »

111th-minute own goal saves Argentina after Cape Verde equalizes twice in Miami heat

vor 21 Stunden - upday.com

Argentina survived a dramatic scare against World Cup debutants Cape Verde, advancing to the Round of 16 with a 3-2 extra-time victory in Miami. The reigning champions needed an own goal in the 111th minute...weiterlesen »

World Cup tech chaos: Messi escapes red card while Balogun sent off as 5 nations protest VAR inconsistency

vor 21 Stunden - upday.com

Technology sparked fierce controversy at the 2026 World Cup after Croatia's late equalizer against Portugal was disallowed when ball sensors detected what Igor Matanovic later described as contact with...weiterlesen »

Netherlands-born Deroy Duarte scores first Cape Verde goal against Messi's Argentina

vor 22 Stunden - upday.com

Deroy Duarte scored a historic equalizer for Cape Verde against Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 32, temporarily tying the match at 1-1 against the reigning world champions led by Lionel Messi....weiterlesen »

Eight straight matches, 20 total goals - Messi's World Cup scoring run nobody can match

vor 22 Stunden - upday.com

Lionel Messi has scored his 20th World Cup goal, extending his all-time record and putting Argentina ahead against Cape Verde in their Round of 32 clash. The 39-year-old captain netted in the 29th minute...weiterlesen »

England could use Viagra for Mexico World Cup clash at high-altitude Azteca

vor 22 Stunden - upday.com

English media have raised the possibility of using Viagra to help the national team cope with the altitude challenge when they face Mexico in the World Cup Round of 16 at the Estadio Azteca on Sunday....weiterlesen »

119th-minute goalkeeper swap fails as Australia loses penalty shootout to Egypt

vor 23 Stunden - upday.com

Australia's World Cup campaign ended in penalty shootout heartbreak on Friday after coach Tony Popovic's last-minute goalkeeper substitution gamble failed to pay off. The Socceroos lost 4-2 on spot-kicks...weiterlesen »

18-year-old's penalty miss ends Socceroos World Cup dream as teammates rally behind rising star

vor 23 Stunden - upday.com

The Socceroos crashed out of the World Cup after losing a penalty shootout to Egypt, sparking fierce backlash against senior players for allowing 18-year-old Lucas Herrington to take a crucial spot kick....weiterlesen »

Aguirre slams FIFA over last-minute kickoff change that threatens Mexico's lineup

vor 24 Stunden - upday.com

Mexico's national team coach Javier Aguirre has sharply criticized FIFA's decision to move their World Cup round of 32 match against England from 6 PM to 12 PM local time at Estadio Azteca on Sunday. The...weiterlesen »

Coach promises beers if Canada pulls off upset: Morocco's 33-game unbeaten streak on the line

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Canada faces Morocco on Saturday, July 4, at NRG Stadium in Houston in the Round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup, marking the first time the Canadian men's team has reached the knockout stage of the tournament....weiterlesen »

Injured Salah starts Egypt's historic World Cup knockout debut against Australia

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Mohamed Salah will start for Egypt in tonight's World Cup Round of 32 clash against Australia in Dallas, despite lingering doubts over a hamstring injury sustained in the group stage. The 34-year-old team...weiterlesen »

Mexico president warns fans before England clash after 4 die in celebration tragedy

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has urged fans to celebrate responsibly ahead of Sunday's World Cup match against England, warning against excessive drinking and overcrowded areas. The plea comes after...weiterlesen »

Raphinha targets World Cup quarter-final return as Brazil star unlikely to face Norway

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Raphinha has returned to training with the Brazilian national team two days before their World Cup Round of 16 clash against Norway. The Barcelona forward rejoined the squad on Friday at CT Columbia Park...weiterlesen »

Can Mexico's altitude advantage stop Harry Kane? Five-goal striker targets Azteca upset

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Mexico faces England in a high-stakes Round of 32 clash at the Estadio Azteca on Monday, July 6, 2026, with home advantage potentially tipping the balance. The match kicks off at 02:00 Central European...weiterlesen »

Global ocean surface temperatures break records as marine life suffocates

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Global ocean surface temperatures shattered records in June 2026, reaching unprecedented highs that alarm climate scientists. The European Copernicus Marine observatory measured an average surface temperature...weiterlesen »

Death threats, police escort, exile: What happened to South Korea's coach after World Cup

vor einem Tag - upday.com

South Korea's national football coach Hong Myung-bo has fled to the United States after receiving death threats following the team's early exit from the 2026 World Cup. The 57-year-old departed for Los...weiterlesen »

Dallas police shove Egypt coach as team arrives for historic World Cup knockout debut

vor einem Tag - upday.com

A confrontation between members of Egypt's national football team and Dallas police disrupted the squad's arrival ahead of their historic World Cup match. The incident occurred Thursday evening at the...weiterlesen »

Messi and Mbappe tied at six goals: Can the duo break Fontaine's 68-year record?

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe are both targeting one of football's most elusive records at the 2026 World Cup. The two superstars are tied at six goals each in the race for the Golden Boot, putting them...weiterlesen »

Spain, Germany and Argentina kits among fake World Cup haul busted in Canary Islands

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Authorities on Gran Canaria have seized over 1,200 counterfeit sports jerseys and pants intended for the 2026 Football World Cup. The Guardia Civil conducted two operations in June, confiscating merchandise...weiterlesen »

What Garcia really meant - Belgium coach clarifies 'those teams' remark sparking backlash

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Belgium's head coach Rudi Garcia has issued a statement to clarify controversial comments he made after his team's dramatic World Cup victory over Senegal, following accusations that his remarks were disrespectful...weiterlesen »

Two and a Half Years in Prison for Wife of a Vienna Lawyer

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

Nach einem fingierten Einbruch in eine Wiener Anwaltskanzlei ist die Ehefrau eines ehemaligen Rechtsanwalts zu zweieinhalb Jahren Haft verurteilt worden. The wife of a former Vienna lawyer was sentenced...weiterlesen »

40-year-old Modric plays 110 minutes, outlasts Ronaldo - but VAR ends World Cup dream

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Luka Modric's World Cup career ended in cruel fashion after Croatia's 2-1 defeat to Portugal in the Round of 32 in Toronto on Thursday. The 40-year-old midfielder played his fifth and final tournament,...weiterlesen »

21-Year-Old Seriously Injured at Public Viewing on the Danube Canal

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

Am Donaukanal in Wien ist eine 21-Jährige bei einem Public Viewing schwer verletzt worden. During a public viewing of the Football World Cup at the Danube Canal in the 2nd district of Vienna, a serious...weiterlesen »

US warns Russia is plotting an attack on Poland - missile strikes or border incursion within months

vor einem Tag - upday.com

The United States has warned Poland that Russia is actively plotting an armed provocation on Polish territory designed to test NATO's resolve and potentially fracture Western support for Ukraine. American...weiterlesen »

Care Costs Unpaid: Investigators Uncover Alleged Embezzlement

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

Dem Landeskriminalamt Wien, Ermittlungsbereich Wirtschaft, Gruppe Rottenschlager, ist es nach umfangreichen Ermittlungen gelungen, einen 48-jährigen österreichischen Staatsbürger auszuforschen und festzunehmen....weiterlesen »

Can Haaland pull off the upset? Norway meets Brazil in do-or-die clash

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Brazil faces Norway in the World Cup 2026 Round of 16 this Sunday at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Kickoff is scheduled for 10 PM Central European Summer Time (5 PM Brasília time). The...weiterlesen »

Russia planning attack on Poland within months to test NATO, US warns

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The United States has warned Poland that Russia is planning an armed provocation on Polish territory within the coming months, designed to test NATO's resolve and potentially force Western nations to halt...weiterlesen »

€70m for a 20-year-old? Manzambi's World Cup magic has Freiburg raising the stakes

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Johan Manzambi is turning heads at the World Cup 2026. The 20-year-old SC Freiburg offensive player delivered another standout performance as Switzerland advanced to the round of 16 with a 2-0 victory...weiterlesen »

The smallest nation ever to reach World Cup knockouts - and they face Messi tonight

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The 2026 World Cup's Round of 16 concludes on Friday with three decisive matches determining the final spots in the quarterfinals. Thirteen teams have already advanced to the Round of 16, with three remaining...weiterlesen »

2,240m altitude, 102 hours to adapt: Medical experts warn England face impossible Mexico challenge

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England faces a daunting challenge in their World Cup round of 32 clash against Mexico on Sunday. The match at Mexico City's Estadio Azteca, sitting 2,240 meters above sea level, poses a significant altitude...weiterlesen »

Kill or be killed: Australia ready to stop Salah in World Cup knockout clash

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Australia and Egypt clash in a historic World Cup knockout match on Friday, with both nations seeking their first-ever victory in this stage of the tournament. The winner advances to the round of 16 to...weiterlesen »

Portugal beats Croatia 2-1 as VAR disallows dramatic 103rd-minute equalizer in World Cup thriller

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Portugal secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Croatia in the World Cup round of 32, advancing to the round of 16 after a late equalizer was controversially disallowed by VAR technology. The match in Toronto...weiterlesen »

Hospitality sector sheds 61,000 jobs despite 4.6 million World Cup fans flooding US venues

vor einem Tag - upday.com

The US job market created only half the expected new positions in June while the hospitality sector shed thousands of jobs despite the World Cup tournament drawing millions of fans to American venues....weiterlesen »

Wait, what? Croatia's goal disallowed by tech that sees touches humans can't

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Portugal defeated Croatia 2-1 in a dramatic World Cup round of 32 match, with a late Croatian equalizer disallowed by VAR in the final moments. The decision hinged on advanced ball sensor technology that...weiterlesen »

Wait, what? Haaland and Vini Jr. are now White Chicks characters in AI World Cup memes

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Brazilian soccer fans have unleashed a wave of AI-generated memes transforming Vini Jr. and Erling Haaland into characters from the 2004 comedy film "White Chicks" ahead of their World Cup Round of 32...weiterlesen »

Can anyone stop Spain? Portugal get a rematch chance after perfect World Cup run

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Spain and Portugal will meet in the World Cup's round of 16 on Monday at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The match is a rematch of the 2025 Nations League final, which Portugal won on penalties after...weiterlesen »

Wait, what? Ronaldo's penalty and Ramos' late header knock Croatia out in Toronto drama

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Portugal staged a dramatic comeback to defeat Croatia 2-1 in the World Cup Round of 32, securing their place in the next stage with a stoppage-time winner from Gonçalo Ramos. The victory in Toronto eliminates...weiterlesen »

Five African teams out, one through - can Ghana join Morocco in the last 16?

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Ghana's national football team faces Colombia on Saturday in the World Cup round of 32, with coach Carlos Queiroz framing the match as a duty to African football. The 73-year-old veteran manager wants...weiterlesen »

Liam Gallagher trolls Mexico with 5-0 England prediction - Maná's Fher Olvera fires back

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Liam Gallagher has sparked a musical showdown ahead of Sunday's World Cup match between England and Mexico. The Oasis frontman predicted a crushing 5-0 victory for England in the knockout stage clash at...weiterlesen »

England faces firework threats, 83,000 hostile fans and 2km altitude in Mexico nightmare

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England has postponed their journey to Mexico City ahead of their crucial World Cup round of 16 clash against the co-hosts on Sunday. The decision stems from dual concerns: protecting tactical plans from...weiterlesen »

Ronaldo's sister reveals 2026 World Cup is his 'last dance' with Portugal

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Cristiano Ronaldo will retire from the Portugal national team after the 2026 World Cup, his sister Kátia Aveiro has revealed. She described the tournament as his "last dance" in an interview with Portuguese...weiterlesen »

Spain crush Austria 3-0 to reach World Cup last 16 as Oyarzabal scores twice

vor 2 Tagen - upday.com

Mikel Oyarzabal scored twice as Spain defeated Austria 3-0 in their round of 32 match at the 2026 World Cup, securing their first knockout victory since winning the tournament in 2010. The Real Sociedad...weiterlesen »

100% chance of victory: Cape Verde president backs team to shock Messi's Argentina

vor 2 Tagen - upday.com

Cape Verde's President José Maria Neves has made a bold prediction ahead of his nation's historic World Cup clash with reigning champions Argentina. In an interview, Neves claimed his team has a "100%...weiterlesen »