8 goals each but Messi edges Mbappé for Golden Boot - and...

8 goals each but Messi edges Mbappé for Golden Boot - and France can't catch up

vor 5 Stunden - upday.com

Lionel Messi leads the 2026 World Cup's Golden Boot race heading into Sunday's final. Both Messi and Kylian Mbappé have scored eight goals, but Messi holds the advantage through the tiebreaker with four...weiterlesen »

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Mbappé catches Messi at 21 World Cup goals - but Argentina star can retake lead Sunday

vor 6 Stunden - upday.com

Kylian Mbappé has tied Lionel Messi's all-time World Cup scoring record with 21 goals. The France captain achieved the milestone during the third-place playoff against England, while simultaneously taking...weiterlesen »

Boos erupt as England fans turn on Tuchel after devastating Argentina loss

vor 6 Stunden - upday.com

England fans booed head coach Thomas Tuchel before Saturday's World Cup third-place playoff against France in Miami. The jeers erupted when the stadium announcer read out Tuchel's name and his image appeared...weiterlesen »

Wait, what? Argentina cancels all football for two days to celebrate Messi's team

vor 7 Stunden - upday.com

The Argentine Football Association has suspended all national football matches scheduled for Monday and Tuesday to welcome the national team home after the 2026 World Cup final. The extraordinary measure...weiterlesen »

Six goals each, both benched: Tuchel's bold World Cup call on Kane and Bellingham

vor 7 Stunden - upday.com

England manager Thomas Tuchel has benched Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham for the World Cup third-place playoff against France in Miami. The decision to sideline two Golden Boot contenders with six goals...weiterlesen »

Argentina's rugby team wore Maradona's iconic 1986 kit against England – commentators outraged

vor 8 Stunden - upday.com

Argentina's rugby team wore a replica of Diego Maradona's iconic 1986 World Cup football kit in their Nations Championship match against England on Saturday. The provocative choice came just days after...weiterlesen »

Nadal backs Spain for World Cup final glory against Argentina

vor 8 Stunden - upday.com

Tennis legend Rafael Nadal has thrown his support behind Spain's national football team ahead of Sunday's World Cup final against Argentina. The 22-time Grand Slam champion shared childhood photos on social...weiterlesen »

48-team World Cup declared a success as smaller nations close gap on football giants

vor 8 Stunden - upday.com

FIFA's Technical Study Group has declared the expansion of the World Cup to 48 teams a success, dismissing initial fears that the larger format could overwhelm smaller nations. Former Arsenal coach Arsène...weiterlesen »

FIFA declares 2026 World Cup time-wasting rules a success as slow goal kicks drop from 25% to 12%

vor 9 Stunden - upday.com

FIFA's Technical Study Group has declared new rules introduced for the 2026 World Cup a success in reducing time-wasting, with goal kicks now taking significantly less time and medical stoppages down sharply....weiterlesen »

Why a nation that's never played the World Cup is painting itself blue and white for Argentina

vor 10 Stunden - upday.com

Bangladesh has erupted in blue and white as the nation of 170 million prepares for Sunday's World Cup final, where Argentina faces Spain in New Jersey. Despite never qualifying for football's biggest tournament,...weiterlesen »

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FIFA eyes 64-team World Cup as veteran coach warns current 48 already 'vulgar'

vor 10 Stunden - upday.com

FIFA President Gianni Infantino is considering expanding the World Cup to 64 teams, even as the first 48-team tournament is being played. The proposal has sparked heated debate about the future direction...weiterlesen »

What Messi told Djokovic about pressure - and why it shaped his career

vor 11 Stunden - upday.com

FIFA brought together sports icons from across the globe in New York on Friday, just 48 hours before the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina. Captains Lionel Messi and Rodri headlined the event...weiterlesen »

UK's seventh PM in ten years - and why Burnham's challenges may be the toughest yet

vor 12 Stunden - upday.com

Andy Burnham will become the United Kingdom's seventh Prime Minister in a decade on Monday, inheriting a daunting set of challenges that have toppled several of his predecessors. The Labour leader, who...weiterlesen »

Oligarch accuses Ukrainian intelligence of Monaco bomb attack that cost wife both legs

vor 13 Stunden - upday.com

Oligarch Vadim Ermolaev has broken his silence following a bomb attack in Monaco that severely injured his family, directly accusing Ukrainian intelligence officers of orchestrating the June 29 assassination...weiterlesen »

NFL stadiums installed grass for World Cup - now players ask why they can't keep it

vor 13 Stunden - upday.com

NFL players are intensifying their campaign for natural grass fields across all league stadiums, pointing to the World Cup as proof it's achievable. The movement has gained momentum as seven NFL venues...weiterlesen »

Spain won't man-mark Messi in World Cup final - despite past lesson of four goals in 15 minutes

vor 14 Stunden - upday.com

Spain's coach Luis de la Fuente said he feels calm ahead of Sunday's World Cup final against Argentina at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, joking that helicopter travel is his only source of nerves. "I'm...weiterlesen »

Spain vs Argentina final goes ahead on Sunday - despite doctors' warning of 'dangerous one-two punch'

vor 14 Stunden - upday.com

FIFA has decided to proceed with the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina as scheduled, despite mounting concerns over dangerous air quality caused by smoke from Canadian wildfires. The championship...weiterlesen »

Burnham expected to announce £130 energy bill cut as first PM move Monday

vor 14 Stunden - upday.com

Andy Burnham is set to become Britain's next Prime Minister on Monday and is expected to announce energy bill cuts of £130 per year for most households as one of his first major policy moves. The MP, who...weiterlesen »

Wait, what? England can claim their best World Cup finish in 60 years in a match they don't want

vor 15 Stunden - upday.com

England and France face off in the World Cup third-place playoff on Saturday in Miami, a match both coaches and players admit they would rather not play. Yet despite the reluctance, significant stakes...weiterlesen »

FIFA deletes 7 million abusive posts during World Cup - 14 times more than Qatar 2022

vor 15 Stunden - upday.com

FIFA has removed more than seven million potentially harmful social media posts and comments since the World Cup began on June 11. The figure marks a dramatic 14-fold increase compared to the 2022 tournament...weiterlesen »

Wait, what? FIFA adds halftime show to World Cup final - and Robert Smith is furious

vor 15 Stunden - upday.com

Robert Smith of The Cure has launched a scathing attack on FIFA's decision to introduce a halftime show to the World Cup final, calling it a "mugwank idea" and directing explicit criticism at football's...weiterlesen »

West Midlands police chief retires with £57,800 after Microsoft Copilot invented fake match

vor 15 Stunden - upday.com

Former West Midlands Police Chief Constable Craig Guildford received a £57,800 taxpayer-funded payout upon his retirement in January, following fierce criticism over his force's recommendation to ban Israeli...weiterlesen »

Wait, what? Pidcock jumps six places in one stage and is now hunting down Evenepoel

vor 17 Stunden - upday.com

Britain's Tom Pidcock surged six places up the general classification at the Tour de France after finishing third on stage 13, positioning himself just 15 seconds behind the podium. The 26-year-old from...weiterlesen »

One cigarette end could destroy it all: Clarkson faces fire crisis at dangerously dry farm

vor 17 Stunden - upday.com

Jeremy Clarkson has revealed he is "genuinely scared" about a potentially devastating problem at his Diddly Squat Farm: the grain is dangerously dry, raising the risk of fire that could destroy an entire...weiterlesen »

How high can Red Bull fly?

vor 18 Stunden - derStandard

The world’s most formidable marketing machine faces growing threats CAn Red Bull give die Mannschaft wiiings? After Germany was bundled out of the World Cup by Paraguay on June 29th the national football...weiterlesen »

L’s Uncanny

vor 13 Stunden - European News Agency

ImpulsTanz Festival [ENA] Akemi Takeya’s L’s Uncanny is a riveting, disquieting exploration of transformation as a permanent condition, rather than a single event. The piece unfolds in the “dark zones”...weiterlesen »

When the Benz becomes the Koenig

vor 13 Stunden - European News Agency

Valley [ENA] Mercedes-Benz has produced around 74,000 coupés of the C126 coupé variant of the W126 series, which was unveiled at the IAA in 1981. This series, launched in 1979, set new standards in the...weiterlesen »

Welcome To My Jungle

vor 13 Stunden - European News Agency

ImpulsTanz Festival [ENA] Ndoho Ange’s Welcome To My Jungle is a fiercely compelling solo that turns the idea of “return” inside out, transforming a planned journey back to origins into a charged, looping...weiterlesen »

UK party demands FIFA exit over Trump red card scandal - would end England World Cup dream

vor 18 Stunden - upday.com

The Liberal Democrats have urged the English FA and UEFA to withdraw from FIFA, accusing the global football governing body of being "corrupt beyond repair." The dramatic call comes amid mounting controversies...weiterlesen »

Wait, what? AWS customers wake up to trillion-dollar bills after massive billing error

vor 18 Stunden - upday.com

Amazon Web Services customers worldwide received a shocking surprise on Friday when a billing system glitch displayed astronomical charges reaching up to $1.5 trillion. The error, which AWS has acknowledged...weiterlesen »

US backs Argentina over Falklands banner as England demands World Cup sanctions

vor 18 Stunden - upday.com

Argentina will not be disqualified from the World Cup final after displaying a banner referencing the Falklands War following their 2-1 semi-final victory over England in Atlanta, Georgia. FIFA has opened...weiterlesen »

50,000 satellites with giant mirrors could beam daylight to Earth—for $5,000 an hour

vor 18 Stunden - upday.com

A California startup has secured federal approval to test satellites equipped with giant mirrors designed to reflect sunlight onto Earth during nighttime hours, sparking fierce debate over the future of...weiterlesen »

Wait, what? Messi might not retire after all - Scaloni drops hint before final

vor 18 Stunden - upday.com

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni has refused to confirm whether Lionel Messi will retire from international football after Sunday's World Cup final, offering fresh hope to fans of the 39-year-old superstar....weiterlesen »

Wait, what? Rooney actually rowed a river because Norway beat Brazil

vor 19 Stunden - upday.com

Wayne Rooney has fulfilled an unusual World Cup promise by rowing down New York's Hudson River with fellow pundits Joe Hart and Micah Richards. The former England striker made the pledge before Norway's...weiterlesen »

Tuchel defends defensive tactics after England's World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina

vor 20 Stunden - upday.com

Thomas Tuchel has no regrets about his tactical decisions in England's World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina, insisting his choices were made to support the team despite mounting criticism of his defensive...weiterlesen »

World Cup star Vozinha: 30M followers but choosing carefully - here's why

vor 20 Stunden - upday.com

Cabo Verde's breakout World Cup star Vozinha has made clear he's looking for a club that wants him as a footballer, not a marketing asset. The 40-year-old goalkeeper, who captivated millions with his performances...weiterlesen »

The great British staycation scramble begins - and Saturday will be the busiest day yet

vor 21 Stunden - upday.com

Millions of British drivers are hitting the roads this weekend as the peak summer holiday season begins, with temperatures finally set to drop after a prolonged heatwave that has sparked wildfire warnings...weiterlesen »

Two months of daily pain: Martínez plays World Cup final with fractured finger

vor 22 Stunden - upday.com

Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez is enduring daily pain from a fractured finger as his team prepares for the World Cup final against Spain in New Jersey on Sunday. The 33-year-old has played through...weiterlesen »

After 117 years Gibraltar's border fence falls - but Spain's fury grows over sea grab

vor 24 Stunden - upday.com

The physical border fence between Spain and Gibraltar came down this week after 117 years, removing what officials called Europe's last wall. But the celebration masks a deepening sovereignty dispute,...weiterlesen »

Bob Dylan announces concerts in Vienna and Salzburg

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

Musiklegende Bob Dylan kehrt nach Österreich zurück. Im November spielt der Literaturnobelpreisträger zwei Konzerte in der Wiener Stadthalle und eines in der Salzburgarena. Der Vorverkauf startet am 22....weiterlesen »

They play on crutches without prosthetics - and they're training for the World Cup

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Nearly three dozen female amputee soccer players from across South America gathered in Bolivia this week for a historic training camp - the first of its kind on the continent. The five-day event in Santa...weiterlesen »

Trump slams England coach over Harry Kane tactics in World Cup semi-final loss

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Donald Trump has criticized England coach Thomas Tuchel's tactics in the team's World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina. Speaking on Friday at a FIFA reception in New York, Trump questioned the decision...weiterlesen »

Pochettino reveals Premier League desire - decides next week on USMNT future through 2030

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Mauricio Pochettino has confirmed he will decide next week whether to continue as head coach of the U.S. men's national team beyond the 2026 World Cup. U.S. Soccer has offered the Argentine manager a new...weiterlesen »

Tuchel fires back at critics: Third place would be England's best World Cup in 60 years

vor einem Tag - upday.com

England coach Thomas Tuchel has fired back at critics following the team's World Cup semi-final exit, reframing the potential third-place finish as a historic achievement. «If we win tomorrow, it's the...weiterlesen »

Messi's last dance? Argentina targets feat no team achieved since 1962

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Lionel Messi vowed Argentina "will give it our all" as he spoke publicly ahead of Sunday's World Cup final against Spain. The 39-year-old appeared at Fanatics Fest in New York on Friday in what is expected...weiterlesen »

88 fouls, zero red cards: Spain's Laporte calls out Argentina before World Cup final

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Spain defender Aymeric Laporte has accused Argentina of employing unsportsmanlike tactics during the 2026 World Cup and warned that the final could descend into chaos if the referee does not take control....weiterlesen »

Wait, what? Shakira's World Cup show features Bieber, BTS and Madonna in 11 minutes

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Shakira has released a Spanish version of "Dai Dai," the official 2026 FIFA World Cup anthem, just two days before Sunday's final between Spain and Argentina. The new rendition comes as the tournament...weiterlesen »

What Trump told FIFA's Infantino about that red card - and why it sparked outrage

vor einem Tag - upday.com

US President Donald Trump has praised the 2026 FIFA World Cup as record-breaking in nearly every measure, speaking at a reception in New York on Friday. He openly discussed his controversial phone intervention...weiterlesen »

Laos distillery owner charged over six tourist deaths - but only faces four years maximum

vor einem Tag - upday.com

A distillery owner in Laos has been charged in connection with a methanol poisoning tragedy that killed six foreign tourists in November 2024, but the families of two Australian victims say the charges...weiterlesen »

World Cup final referee Vincic was detained in 2020 raid - drugs and guns seized

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Slovenian referee Slavko Vincic has been appointed to officiate Sunday's World Cup final between Spain and Argentina in New York. But the assignment has brought renewed attention to a controversial incident...weiterlesen »

Spain's 2010 World Cup hero denied US entry - misses final with his children

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Former Spanish World Cup winner Joan Capdevila has been denied entry to the United States ahead of the World Cup final, forcing him to publicly appeal for help on social media. His ESTA travel authorization...weiterlesen »

Infantino claims World Cup proves unity despite Iran travel chaos and Trump intervention

vor einem Tag - upday.com

FIFA President Gianni Infantino declared the World Cup a success at the United Nations on Friday, describing the tournament as proof that unity prevails over division. Speaking at a session focused on...weiterlesen »

Wait, what? Klopp forced to deny quotes he never made about Tuchel

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Jürgen Klopp has publicly rejected false statements attributed to him on social media. The Liverpool icon denied making critical comments about Thomas Tuchel and England after their World Cup semi-final...weiterlesen »

Bieber, Madonna, BTS headline first-ever World Cup Final halftime show Sunday

vor einem Tag - upday.com

The 2026 FIFA World Cup Final will make history this Sunday with its first-ever halftime show, featuring global superstars Justin Bieber, Madonna, Shakira, BTS, and Burna Boy in an 11-minute performance....weiterlesen »

De la Fuente's instruction for World Cup final: Avoid provocations, stick to Spain's style

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente is heading into Sunday's 2026 World Cup final against Argentina with clear instructions for his team: stick to their style and avoid getting drawn into provocations. The 65-year-old...weiterlesen »

How 530 World Cup players generated $221m for the clubs that trained them

vor einem Tag - upday.com

FIFA's Clearing House system has generated nearly $1 billion for clubs that developed professional footballers since its launch in November 2022. The payment institution, based in Paris, has already distributed...weiterlesen »

Deschamps' emotional farewell: Mbappé one goal from equalling Messi's World Cup record

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Didier Deschamps will coach his final match for France on Saturday when Les Bleus face England in the World Cup third-place playoff in Miami. The 57-year-old's 14-year tenure ends with the disappointment...weiterlesen »

The cricketer whom Bradman called the greatest all-rounder ever has died at 89

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Sir Garfield Sobers, widely regarded as cricket's greatest all-rounder, has died at the age of 89. The West Indies legend revolutionized the sport with his extraordinary versatility as batsman, bowler...weiterlesen »

Trump intervenes in World Cup - FIFA reverses Balogun red card after presidential call

vor einem Tag - upday.com

The 2026 FIFA World Cup generated an estimated $13 billion in revenue for FIFA, but the tournament's financial success has been overshadowed by controversy. US President Donald Trump intervened to overturn...weiterlesen »

OnePlus exits Europe and North America after OnePlus 15 release

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Chinese smartphone maker OnePlus has officially withdrawn from Europe and North America, marking the end of the brand's presence in Western markets. The company will cease launching new models in these...weiterlesen »

Six minutes from glory: How Tuchel's defensive gamble cost England the World Cup final

vor einem Tag - upday.com

England manager Thomas Tuchel is facing intense criticism after his team's devastating 2-1 semi-final defeat to Argentina at the 2026 World Cup. Despite widespread calls for his dismissal, Tuchel has declared...weiterlesen »

Sudanese city on the precipice of atrocity, G7 warns - up to 60,000 may have died in El-Fasher

vor einem Tag - upday.com

The Group of Seven nations has urged rebel forces in Sudan to immediately halt any actions that could lead to atrocities in the city of El-Obeid. The call intensifies international pressure to prevent...weiterlesen »

From 0-2 down to tears of joy: How Argentina fought their way to Messi's last dance

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Argentina has reached the 2026 World Cup final after a dramatic journey marked by near-eliminations and epic comebacks. Lionel Messi will play his final match for the national team against Spain in New...weiterlesen »

White House reveals hosting conditions FIFA must meet for 2031 Women's World Cup in US

vor einem Tag - upday.com

The United States is set to host the 2031 Women's World Cup, but the Trump administration is making its cooperation contingent on FIFA's transgender athlete policy, according to a White House official....weiterlesen »

Guardiola verbally agreed to become England manager before Tuchel was appointed

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Pep Guardiola had verbally agreed to become England manager in 2024 before Thomas Tuchel was appointed to the role. The Athletic reports that the FA reached an agreement with the then-Manchester City manager...weiterlesen »

Wait, what? Messi leads Argentina in ball recoveries AND goals at World Cup 2026

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Lionel Messi has led Argentina to the 2026 World Cup final at age 39, delivering a performance that extends across every facet of the game. The captain is not only the tournament's top scorer with eight...weiterlesen »

From 1-0 up to out: How Tuchel's defensive shift cost England their World Cup dream

vor einem Tag - upday.com

England's World Cup campaign has descended into crisis after several key players voiced their frustration with head coach Thomas Tuchel's tactical decisions in the semi-final defeat to Argentina. The team...weiterlesen »

EU presents emissions reform: CO2 reduction slows to 1.6% from 2036, 100-billion Euro clean tech fund

vor einem Tag - upday.com

The European Commission has proposed slowing down mandatory CO2 emission reductions for industry in exchange for greater investments in clean technology. The reform of the EU's Emissions Trading System...weiterlesen »

Trump vs BBC: U.S. government may join $10 billion lawsuit - creating stark conflict of interest

vor einem Tag - upday.com

U.S. President Donald Trump has dropped a portion of his $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the BBC, narrowing his legal action to focus solely on the British Broadcasting Corporation itself. Court...weiterlesen »

Danube Island Open-Air Starts with Ballermann Program

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

Auf der Donauinsel startet heute die vierte Ausgabe des Open-Airs. Bis 25. Juli stehen in Wien Livekonzerte und DJ-Sets auf dem Programm – von Ballermann über 90er-Nostalgie bis zu Rita Ora und Roxette....weiterlesen »

Teen dies in Kent meningitis outbreak - now all 15-year-olds to get free jab

vor einem Tag - upday.com

UK health experts have recommended that all teenagers receive a free meningitis B vaccine around age 15. The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) issued the advice following deadly outbreaks...weiterlesen »

EU unveils major banking reform to boost competitiveness and revive Banking Union

vor einem Tag - upday.com

The European Commission is set to unveil a major banking reform plan today aimed at boosting the sector's competitiveness and dismantling barriers that fragment the EU's financial market. The initiative...weiterlesen »

FIFA investigates Argentina over Falklands banner after England semi-final win

vor einem Tag - upday.com

FIFA has launched an investigation into Argentina's national team after players displayed a controversial banner claiming sovereignty over the Falkland Islands following their World Cup semi-final victory...weiterlesen »

Arsenal star Saliba played entire World Cup with fractured back, collapsed in semifinal

vor einem Tag - upday.com

William Saliba played through the entire 2026 World Cup with a fractured back, French media outlet RMC Sport revealed on Thursday. The Arsenal defender sustained the injury two months before the tournament...weiterlesen »

Six goals, one heartbreak: Bellingham's World Cup ends in tears as Argentina strike late

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Jude Bellingham shared an emotional handwritten note and a defiant message to England fans after the team's heartbreaking World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina. The 23-year-old Real Madrid star posted...weiterlesen »

Argentina beats England in World Cup semi-final, displays Falklands banner – then accuses UK of violating disputed waters

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Argentina has lodged a formal diplomatic protest against the United Kingdom over a British Royal Navy patrol ship's presence in what Buenos Aires claims are Argentine territorial waters. The protest, submitted...weiterlesen »