Morocco's top scorer exits injured - and Bayern's €55m gamble...

Morocco's top scorer exits injured - and Bayern's €55m gamble now hangs in the balance

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FC Bayern's new signing Ismael Saibari suffered an injury during Morocco's World Cup round of 16 match against Canada, forcing him off the pitch after just 22 minutes. The 25-year-old clutched his right...weiterlesen »

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0 wins in 4 matches: Brazil's Norway problem reaches World Cup knockout stage

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Brazil faces Norway in a high-stakes World Cup Round of 16 clash on Sunday evening, with the match at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey pitting star forwards Vinicius Jr and Erling Haaland against each other....weiterlesen »

$1.2 million bet pays for Rolexes - then FIFA rules force Mexico stars to hand them back

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Mexico's national football team players have returned luxury Rolex watches gifted by an American content creator, following concerns the gifts violated FIFA's ethics rules. The decision came ahead of their...weiterlesen »

Forced to cross border for every match: Iran's scathing World Cup verdict on US host

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Iran's national football team has sharply criticized the United States after their elimination from the World Cup group stage. The team accused the main tournament host of creating "unnecessary obstacles"...weiterlesen »

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 »

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

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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

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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 »

From 50,000 to 20 million followers: How a 40-year-old keeper became World Cup sensation

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Cape Verde's 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha has emerged as one of the most remarkable stories of the 2026 World Cup. His Instagram following exploded from approximately 50,000 to over 20 million during...weiterlesen »

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

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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 »

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

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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

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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

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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 »

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

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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

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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

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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 »

Paraguay keeper who sold jersey to save son's life now one win from reclaiming it

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Paraguay's goalkeeper Orlando Gill faces France on Saturday with more than World Cup glory at stake. The 26-year-old has the chance to reclaim a jersey he sold years ago to pay for his son's life-saving...weiterlesen »

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

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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

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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 »

Germany crashes out on penalties as Nagelsmann quits - Klopp 'ready' to take over

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The World Cup's first knockout round has delivered stunning upsets and revealed stark continental divides. Germany crashed out on penalties to Paraguay, while host nations USA, Canada, and Mexico all advanced...weiterlesen »

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 »

USMNT takes baseball break 2 days before Belgium knockout: Pochettino throws first pitch

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U.S. men's national team coach Mauricio Pochettino threw out the ceremonial first pitch at the Seattle Mariners game on Friday night, marking another moment in the Argentine coach's embrace of American...weiterlesen »

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

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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 »

Nigel Farage earned £22,500 per hour promoting gold firm as £5m crypto gift probe deepens

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Nigel Farage is facing mounting scrutiny over his finances after earning £270,000 for 12 hours promoting a gold company — equivalent to £22,500 per hour. The Reform UK leader is simultaneously under investigation...weiterlesen »

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

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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 »

The Germany job Klopp wants - and the Red Bull contract he must honour first

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Jürgen Klopp has confirmed he will hold talks with the German Football Association (DFB) about becoming Germany's next national team manager. The 59-year-old responded to the DFB's public approach following...weiterlesen »

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 »

France and UK team up with Oman to secure world's most vital oil chokepoint

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French President Emmanuel Macron announced Friday the return of the aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle to its home port in Toulon, citing a favorable shift in the Middle East situation. The decision follows...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 »

Starmer's first interview after quitting: warns Burnham world more dangerous than in decades

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Sir Keir Starmer has warned his likely successor Andy Burnham that he cannot reduce focus on international affairs despite criticism for spending too much time on the world stage. In his first interview...weiterlesen »

Three goals, one red card - now USMNT's star striker misses Belgium showdown

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FIFA has confirmed that Folarin Balogun will serve a one-game suspension for his red card offense during the World Cup. The USMNT striker will miss the round of 16 match against Belgium on Monday but will...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

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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 »

Prince William tells NFL stars he'll fly to US if England reaches World Cup final

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Prince William appeared on the New Heights podcast hosted by NFL stars Travis and Jason Kelce, showcasing his passion for football and offering a humorous take on the ongoing World Cup. The episode, released...weiterlesen »

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

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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 »

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

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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

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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?

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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 »

Baby born in 86th minute as Haaland scored – parents named her Erle after him

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A Norwegian couple has named their newborn daughter Erle after football star Erling Haaland following an extraordinary coincidence during a World Cup match. The baby was born in the 86th minute of Tuesday's...weiterlesen »

Danube Island Festival 2026 Begins: 14 Stages, 700 Hours of Program and Top Acts in Vienna

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Das Wiener Donauinselfest beginnt am Freitag, 3. Juli 2026, in seine 43. Ausgabe. Besucher erwartet bis Sonntag ein kostenloses Festival mit 14 Bühnen, bekannten Acts und sommerlichen Wetterprognosen....weiterlesen »

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

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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

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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 »

£30,000 life savings spent: Fan follows England at World Cup but can't afford final ticket

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A 28-year-old business development manager has spent his entire life savings of £30,000 to follow England at the World Cup in America – after moving back home with his mother to make his dream trip possible....weiterlesen »

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

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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 »

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

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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 »

Norwegian royals break VIP rules wearing team scarves at World Cup - and experts love it

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Princess Ingrid Alexandra and Prince Sverre Magnus of Norway are making their second trip to the United States in just 10 days to support their national team at the 2026 World Cup. The siblings will attend...weiterlesen »

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

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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 »

The injury detail that explains why Froome knew his cycling career was over

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Chris Froome has retired from professional cycling. The four-time Tour de France winner confirmed the end of his career in an interview with Belgian broadcaster Sporza , nearly a year after a devastating...weiterlesen »

From failed wonderkid to World Cup leader: How Ødegaard fought his way back

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Martin Ødegaard has traveled a long road from wonderkid to World Cup leader. The 27-year-old Norwegian captain, once written off after a failed Real Madrid career, now stands at the center of his nation's...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

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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

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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

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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 »

Wait, what? Bieber might join Madonna and Shakira at World Cup final after that Coachella set

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Justin Bieber is in talks to perform at the FIFA World Cup final halftime show, according to TMZ . FIFA officials are discussing adding the Canadian singer to a star-studded lineup for the July 19 spectacle...weiterlesen »

The AI arms race reshaping global power - and why democracies are losing ground

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Artificial Intelligence has become the primary battlefield for geopolitical competition between global powers, creating what Italy's top privacy official calls a "new Cold War." Pasquale Stanzione, President...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 »