Rüdiger on Tah: ‘He is the new boss’ of the German defense
Antonio Rüdiger has presented himself as composed in his new role as a reserve for the German national team. The 33-year-old praised Jonathan Tah as the new leader of the defense.
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World Cup 2026: Mbappé Leads France to Gritty Win Senegal
France kicked off their 2026 World Cup campaign with a 3-1 (0-0) victory over Senegal. According to Ran, Kylian Mbappé became France's all-time top scorer with two goals.
Deniz Undav: DFB Super-Sub Fans at World Cup
Deniz Undav, the Lower Saxony-born striker, is thrilling fans at the World Cup as a super-sub for the German national team. Known for his laid-back attitude and direct language, he scored the winning goal against Ghana as a substitute.
Canada Confirms Entry Ban for Ghana Star Partey Over Abuse Allegations
Canada has denied Ghanaian footballer Thomas Partey entry for the World Cup match against Panama. A court in Ottawa upheld the decision, as reported by Tagesspiegel.
France starts World Cup against Senegal – Iraq seeks English-speaking players
France plays its first World Cup group match against Senegal today. The game recalls the opening defeat of 2002, when the then-titleholder surprisingly lost 0-1 to Senegal, as Die Zeit reports.
Klopp and Müller as World Cup Experts: Shadow Over Nagelsmann
Jürgen Klopp and Thomas Müller are working as TV experts for Magenta during the World Cup. According to FAZ, their appearances show that expert commentary has detached from the actual tournament, and Klopp has disqualified himself as a potential national team coach.
Reul Calls for Tougher Line on Pyrotechnics in Stadiums
North Rhine-Westphalia's Interior Minister Herbert Reul said he would have wanted the DFB Cup final between Bayern Munich and Stuttgart to be abandoned due to massive pyrotechnics. Ahead of the conference of interior ministers in Hamburg, he is calling for stricter controls.
Zverev battles into Halle second round, faces German rival Hanfmann
Alexander Zverev won his opening match at the grass-court tournament in Halle on Tuesday, defeating Czech player Vit Kopriva 6:3, 4:6, 6:2. The French Open champion will now face compatriot Yannick Hanfmann in the round of 16.
Adidas runs out of V: DFB jerseys for Havertz and Co. unavailable
Due to a shortage of the letter V, fans currently cannot order DFB jerseys with the names of Kai Havertz, Alexander Pavlovic, and Deniz Undav. Adidas confirmed the shortage and promises a quick fix.
Messi before 200th international: New role, old brilliance
Lionel Messi heads into the 2026 World Cup with a record: on June 17 against Algeria, he will play his 200th international match. As Sportschau reports, his role has changed – but the team around the world champion remains largely unchanged.
Dino Toppmöller becomes new RC Lens coach
Dino Toppmöller takes over French cup winners RC Lens. The 45-year-old succeeds Pierre Sage, who is moving to Crystal Palace, as reported by FAZ.
Kimmich as Captain: A New World Cup Feeling for Germany Star
Joshua Kimmich is experiencing his third World Cup – for the first time as captain of the German national team. According to Tagesspiegel, the tournament began with a novelty for the 31-year-old: an opening win.
World Cup 2026: Tunisia Fires Coach Lamouchi – Renard Takes Over
After just one World Cup match, Tunisia has sacked head coach Sabri Lamouchi. According to Tagesspiegel, experienced Frenchman Hervé Renard will take charge for the remainder of the tournament.
Tunisia fires coach Lamouchi after 1-5 debacle against Sweden
Tunisia's football association has sacked national coach Sabri Lamouchi after just one World Cup match, following a 1-5 loss to Sweden in the opening group game.
World Cup 2026: Iran Fights Back for 2-2 Draw Against New Zealand in Politically Charged Match
Iran's national team secured a 2-2 draw against New Zealand in their first World Cup match on US soil, a game marked by strong political undercurrents.
2026 World Cup: Spain Disappoints Against Cape Verde – 0-0 in Opener
Spain started the 2026 World Cup with a disappointing 0-0 draw against debutant Cape Verde. The 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha was named man of the match.
DFB Team: Win Against Ivory Coast Secures Knockout Round
Thanks to a 0-0 draw between Spain and Cape Verde, a win against Ivory Coast on Saturday is enough for the German national team to safely reach the knockout round of the World Cup. The match takes place in Toronto.
Ibrahim Maza: Algeria’s Multicultural Kid from Berlin
Ibrahim Maza, a striker for Bayer Leverkusen, will play for Algeria at the World Cup in North America – not for Germany. The 20-year-old, born in Berlin, chose his father's home country.
Sweden Crushes Tunisia 5-1 – Isak and Gyökeres Score in Monterrey
Sweden won its second group match in Group F of the XXL tournament in Monterrey, Mexico, 5-1 against Tunisia. Goals from star strikers Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyökeres, as well as a costly blunder by Tunisia's Bundesliga player Ellyes Skhiri, shaped the game.
Füchse Berlin lose Champions League final to Barcelona
Füchse Berlin have lost the Champions League final to FC Barcelona 34:37 (16:20). According to FAZ, the German handball top club missed out on their first title in the premier competition for the second consecutive time.
PDC Team World Championship in Frankfurt: Darts Pros Defy Football Competition
The PDC has opened its Team World Championship in Frankfurt parallel to the FIFA World Cup. The darts pros commit to the venue and face the competition, as the FAZ reports.
Löwen Braunschweig Apply for Wildcard in Basketball Bundesliga
The Löwen Braunschweig have raised the required €800,000 for a wildcard in the Basketball Bundesliga (BBL) and submitted their application on time, as reported by NDR.
Gay Qatari Exile Makes a Statement at World Cup in San Francisco
Nas Mohamed, a gay Qatari exile living in San Francisco, plans to make a statement during the World Cup. His home country Qatar is playing against Switzerland in Pride Month, which holds special significance for him.
Haiti vs Scotland: Exotic Duel at World Cup Opener
On the night of June 13-14, Haiti and Scotland face off in Boston in Group C of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as reported by 24tv.
Undav before World Cup opener: ‘Scoring goals is my job’
Striker Deniz Undav of Stuttgart is fit in time for the German national team's World Cup opener against Curaçao. As reported by ZDFheute, the 29-year-old gave the all-clear after a bruise.
HSV Pro Dompé: 70 Day Fines for Drunk Driving
Hamburger SV winger Jean-Luc Dompé faces a hefty fine after being caught driving under the influence. The Hamburg-Mitte district court has issued a penalty order of 70 day fines, a court spokesperson confirmed to Spiegel.
World Cup 2026: Referee Expert Expects More Red Cards for Denying Goal-Scoring Opportunities
Referee instructor Lutz Wagner expects an increase in red cards for denying goal-scoring opportunities after the opening match of the 2026 World Cup. He also has a tip for stadium announcements, as he told the FAZ.
Curacao vs. Germany: Smallest World Nation Ever
Curacao, with a population of just 150,000, has become the smallest nation ever to qualify for a FIFA World Cup. The Caribbean island will face four-time champions Germany in its opening match, reports Deutsche Welle.
Jonathan Tah: Finally at the World Cup – the long road to his debut
Jonathan Tah will play for Germany at the 2026 World Cup for the first time. The Bayern Munich defender has been waiting for this moment for years, as Deutsche Welle reports.
WM 2026: ZDF expert Kramer calls for VAR revolution
After the World Cup opening match between Mexico and South Africa, ZDF expert Christoph Kramer has called for a fundamental change to the video assistant referee system. The 2014 world champion particularly criticized the use of super slow-motion replays.
World Cup goal through tears: Jiménez overcomes skull fracture
Raúl Jiménez scored his first World Cup goal in the opening match of the 2026 tournament against South Africa and then broke down in tears. The Mexican striker wore a protective headband that recalled a severe skull fracture he suffered more than five years ago.
World Cup opener: Germany vs. Curaçao – Neuer’s record chase begins
Germany kicks off its World Cup campaign on Sunday (7:00 p.m. local time, ARD and MagentaTV) under the closed roof of the Houston Texans' Stadium against World Cup debutant Curaçao. Manuel Neuer could set several records on his return, according to Tagesspiegel.
South Korea and Mexico Celebrate Opening Wins at World Cup
South Korea, like co-host Mexico, won its first game at the FIFA World Cup. The team around superstar Heung-Min Son defeated the Czech Republic 2-1, as reported by Tagesspiegel.
Nico Schlotterbeck: ‘In the End, Performance Is What Counts’
Nico Schlotterbeck, center-back for the German national team, speaks in an interview with Sportschau about the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup and his contract extension with Borussia Dortmund until 2031.
Transfer coup: Energie Cottbus brings Bittencourt back
Promoted side Energie Cottbus has signed Leonardo Bittencourt on a free transfer from Werder Bremen. The 32-year-old midfielder returns to Lusatia after 14 years, the club announced.
World Cup 2026 kicks off: Mexico vs. South Africa in opener
The 2026 FIFA World Cup begins on Thursday with Mexico facing South Africa. For the first time, 48 teams and 1,248 players are taking part in the tournament across Canada, Mexico, and the United States.
DFB before 2026 World Cup: Self-Abandonment Through Silence
The German Football Association (DFB) has politically shrunk ahead of the 2026 World Cup in the United States. Bernd Neuendorf avoids any engagement with the tournament's explosive issues.
Marta Kostyuk cries after Russian missile strikes near her parents’ home in Kyiv
Ukrainian tennis player Marta Kostyuk reported a Russian missile attack on Kyiv after her first-round victory at the French Open in Paris. According to the Ukrainian news site 24tv, a Russian rocket landed just 100 meters from the 24-year-old's family home.
Ice Hockey World Championship: Germany beats Austria 6-2 but faces early exit
Germany's national ice hockey team defeated Austria 6-2 at the World Championship in Switzerland on Sunday, but still faces elimination in the preliminary round. According to FAZ, the team needs help from other teams to reach the quarterfinals.
DFB Cup Final: Fan protests with pyrotechnics halt match for five minutes
At the start of the second half of the DFB Cup final between Stuttgart and FC Bayern Munich, fans of both teams shrouded the Olympic Stadium in thick smoke and protested against the German Football Association with banners and chants, as reported by Tagesspiegel. The match was interrupted for five minutes.