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Wait, what? Argentina can't fly to their own World Cup final because of weather

vor 3 Stunden - upday.com

Argentina's preparation for the World Cup final hit an unexpected obstacle on Thursday when their flight from Atlanta to New York was canceled due to a severe thunderstorm. The reigning world champions...weiterlesen »

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World Cup final in jeopardy: Argentina stars risk ban over Falklands sovereignty stunt

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Argentine players displayed a political banner claiming sovereignty over the Falkland Islands after their 2-1 World Cup semi-final victory against England in Atlanta. The banner, reading "Las Malvinas...weiterlesen »

Madonna, Bieber, BTS to perform at World Cup final - but players could face 30-minute break

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FIFA is breaking with World Cup tradition by introducing a Super Bowl-style halftime show at Sunday's final between Argentina and Spain. The 11-minute performance at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey will...weiterlesen »

Trump launches Truth API - Wall Street pays for millisecond-early access to his posts

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Trump Media & Technology Group is launching a paid data feed that will give financial firms faster access to posts from top Truth Social accounts. The service, called Truth API, targets high-frequency...weiterlesen »

World Cup's most-followed goalkeeper has one condition for his next club

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Cabo Verde's 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha has emerged as one of the World Cup's most captivating stories. After gaining global recognition for his performances, the veteran keeper is now searching for...weiterlesen »

Why Argentina's president is skipping his team's World Cup final - and it's not politics

vor 10 Stunden - upday.com

Argentine President Javier Milei will not travel to the United States to watch Sunday's World Cup final between Argentina and Spain. He confirmed Thursday that he will instead watch the decisive match...weiterlesen »

Spain faces Argentina in World Cup final Sunday after record-breaking tournament

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup has reached its final weekend, with Spain set to face Argentina in the championship match on Sunday, July 19. The tournament's dramatic conclusion will unfold in New York, bringing...weiterlesen »

Messi eyes historic ninth Ballon d'Or at 39 as World Cup final likely to decide 2026 award

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The 2026 World Cup has dramatically reshuffled the race for football's most prestigious individual award. Player performances at the tournament are set to directly influence the Ballon d'Or, traditionally...weiterlesen »

The World Cup 2026 record Craig Gordon set - and why he's walking away now

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Scotland goalkeeper Craig Gordon announced his retirement from football on Thursday at the age of 43, ending a 25-year playing career that saw him become the oldest player selected for the 2026 World Cup....weiterlesen »

Yamal receives precautionary treatment 3 days before World Cup final as Spain manage fitness concerns

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Spain's two key players Lamine Yamal and Pedro Porro have trained separately three days before the World Cup final due to minor physical issues sustained in the semifinal against France. The Spanish Football...weiterlesen »

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Over 700 drones seized near World Cup stadiums as US enforces strict no-fly zones

vor 13 Stunden - upday.com

US authorities have seized more than 700 drones near World Cup venues since the tournament started on June 11. The Federal Bureau of Investigation announced the confiscations on Thursday. The drones were...weiterlesen »

Wait, what? Messi could become first male player to win Ballon d'Or from US club

vor 13 Stunden - upday.com

Lionel Messi could make football history on Sunday. The 39-year-old Argentinian star has the chance to win his second World Cup title with Argentina in the final against Spain – and potentially become...weiterlesen »

Burnham secures 349 MP endorsements, set to become PM after final 24-hour hurdle

vor 14 Stunden - upday.com

Andy Burnham is poised to become the next Prime Minister of the United Kingdom after securing an overwhelming number of nominations from Labour MPs. Burnham received 349 endorsements by Wednesday's deadline,...weiterlesen »

The evidence that was never heard: Why a 14-year-old's 23-minute inquest was quashed

vor 15 Stunden - upday.com

The High Court has ordered a new inquest into the death of 14-year-old Jools Sweeney, in what lawyers say is the first case in England and Wales where the absence of social media evidence led to overturning...weiterlesen »

Teacher faces student as De la Fuente meets Scaloni in World Cup final

vor 15 Stunden - upday.com

Spain and Argentina will contest the World Cup final on Sunday, pitting European champions against South American champions in a clash that carries a deeply personal dimension. The technical areas will...weiterlesen »

The FIFA agent rule that may violate EU law - and the ones that don't

vor 15 Stunden - upday.com

The European Court of Justice has delivered a split ruling on FIFA's controversial regulations for football agents. The verdict upholds key restrictions while questioning others, leaving national courts...weiterlesen »

England gave Messi 'so much space' to whip in crosses - Lineker slams Tuchel's tactics

vor 16 Stunden - upday.com

Gary Lineker has jokingly suggested that Thomas Tuchel could be a "German spy" following England's World Cup elimination. The former England striker made the lighthearted comment on his Netflix show "The...weiterlesen »

EU Forces Google to Open Android to Third-Party AI Assistants

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The EU Commission’s crackdown on Google as the operator of multiple platforms (Search, Android, etc.) continues: After a massive fine of €4.1 billion for favoring its own services on Android, the next...weiterlesen »

Wait, what? Commentator invokes Einstein and Maradona before losing voice on live TV

vor 20 Stunden - upday.com

Italian football commentator Lele Adani became so overwhelmed with emotion during Argentina's World Cup semi-final victory that he lost his voice on live television. His passionate, poetry-infused commentary...weiterlesen »

Russia kills two in overnight Kyiv missile strike hours after von der Leyen visit

vor 20 Stunden - upday.com

Russia launched a deadly ballistic missile attack on Ukraine's capital Kyiv overnight, killing at least two people and injuring five others, including a child. The strikes hit two districts shortly after...weiterlesen »

Trump calls, AI curses and mouth-covering red cards - the World Cup's wildest moments

vor 20 Stunden - upday.com

The World Cup delivered far more than just football. With 102 of 104 matches completed, the expanded tournament provided viral moments, bizarre controversies, and entertaining subplots that captured global...weiterlesen »

Spain or Argentina will lift World Cup trophy on Sunday - the hidden DNA spiral symbolism Gazzaniga designed

vor 20 Stunden - upday.com

Italian sculptor Silvio Gazzaniga designed the FIFA World Cup trophy with one goal: capturing the athlete's struggle, the fan's jubilation and the moment of victory in a single spiraling form. On Sunday,...weiterlesen »

Trump breaks World Cup tradition: Will personally hand trophy to winning captain

vor 20 Stunden - upday.com

US President Donald Trump will attend the World Cup final on Sunday and present the trophy to the winning captain. This marks his first stadium appearance at the tournament, despite the United States co-hosting...weiterlesen »

Oil traders sound alarm as global reserves run dry: 'We have used all available buffers'

vor 21 Stunden - upday.com

The International Energy Agency reported Friday that member states have released nearly three-quarters of the 400 million barrels of emergency oil reserves announced in March. With only a few weeks of...weiterlesen »

From being booed in Germany to World Cup final star - Cucurella's remarkable journey with Spain

vor 21 Stunden - upday.com

Marc Cucurella has emerged as one of Spain's most important players in their march to the World Cup final. The 27-year-old will face Argentina on Sunday at 9:00 PM in East Rutherford, aiming to cap a remarkable...weiterlesen »

12% possession: England's shocking collapse after Tuchel went defensive against Argentina

vor 21 Stunden - upday.com

England's World Cup dream ended in devastating fashion as Thomas Tuchel's defensive tactics backfired in a 2-1 semi-final defeat to Argentina. The manager faces widespread criticism after late substitutions...weiterlesen »

Bellingham caught on camera slapping Argentina player - FIFA may investigate

vor 22 Stunden - upday.com

Jude Bellingham faces potential FIFA punishment after new footage emerged showing him appearing to slap Argentina midfielder Valentin Barco following England's World Cup semi-final defeat. The incident...weiterlesen »

What Micah Richards did after learning his father died - just before England's biggest match

vor 23 Stunden - upday.com

BBC pundit Micah Richards learned of his father Lincoln's death just moments before he was scheduled to go on air for England's World Cup semi-final against Argentina. The former England defender decided...weiterlesen »

From doubted appointment to World Cup final - how De la Fuente built Spain's record run

vor 24 Stunden - upday.com

Spain reached the World Cup final by defeating France 2-0 on Tuesday, extending their remarkable unbeaten streak to 37 matches under Luis de la Fuente. The victory equals Italy's all-time international...weiterlesen »

Who'll control the Treasury? The Chancellor battle dividing Labour as Burnham takes power

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Andy Burnham is set to become Britain's Prime Minister on Monday after securing the Labour leadership, with his choice of Chancellor emerging as the most critical decision facing his incoming government....weiterlesen »

The heartbreaking reason Micah Richards stayed on air during England's World Cup defeat

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BBC pundit Micah Richards learned of his father's unexpected death just before broadcasting England's World Cup semi-final against Argentina in Atlanta. The former Manchester City defender proceeded with...weiterlesen »

Argentina displays Falklands banner again after beating England - previously fined £20,000

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Argentina's footballers sparked a FIFA investigation after displaying a politically charged banner following their 2-1 semi-final victory over England at the 2026 World Cup. The banner read "Las Malvinas...weiterlesen »

Starmer pledges unwavering UK support for Ukraine in final Kyiv visit before Burnham takes over

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Sir Keir Starmer used his final days as UK Prime Minister to reaffirm Britain's unwavering commitment to Ukraine, meeting President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv on Thursday before his premiership officially...weiterlesen »

Two goals in seven minutes: Argentina's dramatic comeback sends England home

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Argentina scored two goals in the final seven minutes to defeat England 2-1 in the World Cup semifinal on Wednesday, securing their place in a second consecutive final. Enzo Fernández equalized in the...weiterlesen »

Starmer's emotional farewell: Standing ovation and tears mark final PMQs

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Keir Starmer used his final days as British Prime Minister to highlight his government's key achievements and reaffirm the UK's unwavering support for Ukraine. At his final cabinet meeting on Wednesday...weiterlesen »

85th minute equalizer, then the winner - Argentina break English hearts in Atlanta

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Argentina turned Mercedes-Benz Stadium into a home ground on Wednesday night, as thousands of fervent fans propelled their team to a dramatic 2-1 World Cup semifinal victory over England. Two late goals...weiterlesen »

12% possession after taking the lead - England's shocking retreat costs World Cup dream

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England crashed out of the World Cup 2026 semi-finals with a 2-1 defeat to Argentina in Atlanta, sparking fierce criticism of manager Thomas Tuchel's defensive tactics. The Three Lions surrendered a second-half...weiterlesen »

Tuchel commits to England until Euro 2028 despite heartbreaking World Cup exit

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Thomas Tuchel has confirmed he will remain as England manager until Euro 2028, despite the team's heartbreaking World Cup semi-final exit. The commitment comes after England's 2-1 defeat to Argentina on...weiterlesen »

Will Kane play in 2030? Captain won't say after third World Cup without title

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Harry Kane has left the door open to competing in the 2030 World Cup but refuses to commit after England's painful semi-final exit. The FC Bayern Munich striker said it is too early to make such decisions...weiterlesen »

World Cup party with balloons at notorious Rikers - 100+ inmates watch semifinal

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New York's notorious Rikers Island jail hosted an unusual World Cup watch party on Wednesday. More than 100 inmates gathered in a gymnasium to watch the semifinal match between England and Argentina on...weiterlesen »

Argentina fans boo Beckham as England take early lead in World Cup semi-final

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A galaxy of sports and entertainment stars watched England face Argentina in the World Cup semi-final at Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Wednesday. David Beckham, Mick Jagger, and several other celebrities...weiterlesen »

Russia holds first-ever live fire drills on the Estonian border lake a day after NATO summit

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Russia conducted unannounced live firing exercises on Lake Peipus on July 9, just kilometers from the Estonian border. The drills marked the first time Russian forces held such exercises in the middle...weiterlesen »

£550 tattoo declares England World Cup winners - but there's a backup plan

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A 36-year-old England fan has gotten a foot-long tattoo on his leg declaring the national team as World Cup winners in 2026 - before the tournament is even finished. Sean Carrington, a roofer from Wigan...weiterlesen »

Mainoo gives World Cup ticket to terminally ill fan who spent last money on flights

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo has given a World Cup semi-final ticket to Jordan Adams, a 31-year-old charity fundraiser who faces a terminal dementia diagnosis. Adams traveled to Atlanta hoping...weiterlesen »

Ukrainian drone strikes Russian Mi-28 helicopter as $500 AI drone hits target at record 68 miles

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Ukrainian forces struck a Russian Mi-28 combat helicopter with a First-Person View drone on Wednesday morning near Vyazove in Russia's Belgorod Oblast. Newly released footage shows the drone hitting the...weiterlesen »

600 days without contact - US seismologist faces life sentence in China over nuclear work

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A US scientist detained in China for more than 18 months on espionage charges has become the focus of renewed diplomatic tensions between Washington and Beijing. Youlin Chen, a 54-year-old seismologist,...weiterlesen »

Argentina fans drown out God Save the King as Falklands tensions erupt at World Cup semifinal

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Fans of Argentina and England disrupted national anthems before their World Cup 2026 semifinal in Atlanta on Wednesday evening, exposing deep-rooted tensions linked to the 1982 Falklands War. Argentinian...weiterlesen »

Three defeats, zero points - Haiti parts ways with coach after first World Cup in 52 years

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Sébastien Migné lost his job as Haiti's national team coach after the 2026 World Cup, the Haitian Football Federation announced Wednesday. The French coach had led the Caribbean nation to their first World...weiterlesen »

What Deschamps said about the referee - and why FIFA just publicly rebuked him

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FIFA has sharply rejected criticism from France coach Didier Deschamps over the refereeing in his team's World Cup semifinal defeat. The world football body defended the quality of its officials after...weiterlesen »

8 goals each: Messi can overtake Mbappé for Golden Boot against England

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Lionel Messi faces England in the World Cup semifinals on Wednesday with the chance to pull ahead of Kylian Mbappé in the race for the tournament's Golden Boot. Both players are tied at eight goals. The...weiterlesen »

€120 million fine forces change - X commits to ad transparency and researcher access

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The European Union has accepted an action plan from X, Elon Musk's social media platform, to comply with transparency and data access rules under the Digital Services Act. The move follows a 120 million...weiterlesen »

From Raya match to World Cup kiss: Inside Jude Bellingham and Ashlyn Castro's romance

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England midfielder Jude Bellingham's relationship with American model Ashlyn Castro has become one of the stories capturing attention at the World Cup 2026. A public kiss in the stands after England's...weiterlesen »

Spanish royals jump from sofa as Spain reaches World Cup final with 2-0 win over France

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Spain's national football team has advanced to the 2026 World Cup final after defeating France 2-0 on Tuesday evening. King Felipe VI, Queen Letizia, and their daughters Princess Leonor and Princess Sofía...weiterlesen »

Bayern's 44-year World Cup final streak at stake: Kane vs Martínez in semi-final showdown

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FC Bayern Munich's remarkable 44-year streak faces its biggest threat. Since 1982, at least one Bayern player has appeared in every World Cup final. Now, with France eliminated in the semi-finals, Harry...weiterlesen »

140,000 headers caused his brain disease: Coroner confirms football led to Nobby Stiles' dementia death

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A coroner has ruled that England's 1966 World Cup winner Nobby Stiles died with a brain condition caused by repeatedly heading a football. The landmark ruling follows an inquest into the death of the Manchester...weiterlesen »

100 metres per minute: How Spain's deadly wildfire killed seven Britons and six others

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Seven British nationals have died in devastating wildfires that swept through southern Spain last week. The victims are among 13 people confirmed dead after flames engulfed the village of Bédar in Almeria...weiterlesen »

Poland excluded from ten-nation missile alliance despite negotiations

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Poland negotiated to join a new European anti-ballistic missile coalition but ultimately was excluded from the alliance announced this week. Onet reported Wednesday that talks with Ukraine proved difficult,...weiterlesen »

Yamal's perfect knockout record: How the 19-year-old owns Mbappé when it matters most

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Spain advanced to the 2026 World Cup final with a 2-0 victory over France in Dallas on Tuesday, extending Lamine Yamal's remarkable dominance over his biggest rival Kylian Mbappé. The 19-year-old Barcelona...weiterlesen »

443 complaints hit ITV after reporter asks England boss about 'mentality problem' in victory

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ITV has been hit with 443 complaints to Ofcom over its coverage of England's World Cup quarter-final victory against Norway. Viewers took issue with reporter Gabriel Clarke's post-match interviews with...weiterlesen »

88% of Europe's disinformation now spreads through X, EU report finds

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Twenty years after its launch, Twitter — now known as X — has evolved from a groundbreaking social media platform into what EU and international institutions consider a primary source of online disinformation....weiterlesen »

Pedri predicted Spain's World Cup final date a year ago - and it just came true

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Spanish midfielder Pedri's cryptic social media post from over a year ago has gone viral after Spain secured their place in the 2026 World Cup final. The post, featuring only the date July 19, 2026, now...weiterlesen »

Why Google Images suddenly looks like Pinterest - and can now generate AI visuals

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Google Images has undergone its most significant redesign in 25 years, transforming from a simple search page into a Pinterest-style discovery platform with integrated AI image generation capabilities....weiterlesen »

Russia plotting infrastructure attacks to test NATO unity, Lithuanian president warns

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Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda has warned that Russia is planning attacks on critical infrastructure in Poland or the Baltic states, based on intelligence reports. The potential targets include energy...weiterlesen »

What really happened between Tuchel and Bellingham - and why it's not what you think

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Thomas Tuchel has dismissed media speculation about tensions with Jude Bellingham, insisting their relationship is stronger than ever ahead of England's World Cup semi-final against Argentina on Wednesday....weiterlesen »

71 Champions League players reach World Cup semis - emerging nations had just 20

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England faces Switzerland tonight in the 2026 World Cup semi-final, a match between two European nations. The four teams reaching this stage—France, Spain, England, and Switzerland—all hail from Europe,...weiterlesen »

Putin is desperate and losing - Poland's FM warns of false flag drone attack on NATO or Russia

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Poland's Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski has issued a stark warning that Russia may be planning a false flag operation using Ukrainian drones to justify military retaliation. Speaking at a public debate...weiterlesen »

World Cup semi-final crowd so quiet spectators could chat without disturbance

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Journalists sharply criticized the atmosphere at Tuesday's World Cup semi-final in Dallas, describing the crowd as surprisingly subdued despite the high stakes. Spain defeated France 2-0 to advance to...weiterlesen »

FIFA delays sanctions decision: Coaches risk 4-match bans for slamming World Cup refs

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FIFA is planning to postpone disciplinary actions against players and coaches who have damaged football's reputation until after the World Cup concludes, according to a report by The Athletic. The organization...weiterlesen »

England face Argentina with ref who's never seen Messi lose

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FIFA has appointed U.S.-based referee Ismail Elfath to officiate the World Cup semi-final between England and Argentina on Wednesday, triggering intense controversy in British media over concerns of potential...weiterlesen »

Bellingham's six goals fire England into World Cup semi-final - as brands chase the new Beckham

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Jude Bellingham has emerged as England's defining figure at World Cup 2026, with his six-goal tally and match-winning performances positioning him as the tournament's breakout star. The 23-year-old midfielder's...weiterlesen »

Britain's fifth PM since 2022: Burnham faces Trump skepticism and EU defense demands

vor 2 Tagen - upday.com

Andy Burnham will become the United Kingdom's next Prime Minister on Monday, July 20, succeeding Keir Starmer in a transition that has drawn attention from world leaders uncertain about Britain's direction....weiterlesen »