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World Cup 2026: Last Dance for Ronaldo, Messi, and Modric
The 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico will be the final major tournament for many veteran stars like Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, and Luka Modric, according to Zdfheute.
World Cup 2026: Brazil vs. Morocco as First Top Match
On the third day of the 2026 World Cup, Brazil faces Morocco in the first top match of the tournament. Earlier, Switzerland, with several Bundesliga players, takes on Qatar.
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.
Oberliga goalkeeper Duverger heads to World Cup with Haiti
Josué Duverger plays for FC Cosmos Koblenz in Germany's fifth-tier Oberliga and is now Haiti's starting goalkeeper at the World Cup. Haiti kicks off on Sunday against Scotland.
Bayern Munich beats Alba Berlin 102:94 in first BBL final
FC Bayern Munich won the first game of the Basketball Bundesliga finals series against Alba Berlin 102:94. The match took place on Thursday evening in Munich.
World Cup 2026: Maguire Shocked by Tuchel’s Squad Snub
England manager Thomas Tuchel has announced his World Cup 2026 squad without Harry Maguire. The 33-year-old Manchester United defender reacted with shock and deep hurt on Instagram.
Beach Open Ebersberg: Olympic champions and stars compete
The Beach Open in Ebersberg will premiere on June 13 and 14. The tournament east of Munich attracts a top-class field: reigning Olympic and European champions Jonatan Hellvig and David Åhman from Sweden are competing, as is Norway's Christian Sandlie Sørum. German Olympic silver medalist Nils Ehlers is also taking part, though without his injured partner Clemens Wickler.
2026 World Cup: Ball with Only Panels Unveiled
The official match ball for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is called Trionda and consists of just four thermally bonded panels – fewer than any previous World Cup ball, according to Spiegel.
VAR first: Referee Makkelie reverses yellow card after dive by Almiron
During the USA's opening win against Paraguay, the VAR used its new powers for the first time to retroactively punish a dive by Miguel Almiron – but the protocol interpretation is controversial.
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.
US World Cup Opener: Trump Skips Match – Fans Celebrate
US Donald Trump stayed away from the opening match of the US national team at the home World Cup, much to the delight of fans. The team defeated Paraguay 4-1.
World Cup 2026: Sportschau Launches Fan Journey Through Mexico and Germany
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is underway, and Sportschau is covering the tournament with a special series. Reporters Michael Bollenbacher and Martin Bromber dive into the festivities in Mexico City, while hosts Sebastian Rieth and Anna Klär gauge the mood in Cologne and Essen.
World Cup 2026: Video Referee Intervenes with New Rule in US Win
In the US's 4-1 opening win against Paraguay, the video assistant referee applied a new World Cup rule for the first time: he corrected a yellow card due to mistaken identity.
USA Paraguay in World Cup 2026 Opener
The United States kicked off their home World Cup campaign with a victory over Paraguay, according to a live ticker by Spiegel. The exact score was not disclosed.
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: Iran-Linked Activists Threaten Attack
Iran-linked activists have threatened an attack on the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, according to a report by Handelsblatt. Details on the nature or target of the planned attack remain unclear.
World Cup Opener: Germany vs. Curaçao in Team Comparison
Germany, four-time world champion, faces Curaçao, a World Cup debutant with fewer inhabitants than Bielefeld. The Süddeutsche Zeitung (SZ) compared both squads ahead of Sunday's opening match, rating them with typical local fruits – coconuts for Curaçao, apples for Germany.
DFB picks ‘Major Tom’ as goal song for World Cup
The German national team will celebrate goals at the 2026 World Cup in the USA, Mexico and Canada with the song 'Major Tom' by Peter Schilling. The DFB has submitted the classic to FIFA, as the association announced.
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.
First Men’s World Cup in Canada: Fans Between Excitement and Frustration
Canada is hosting its first men's FIFA World Cup. According to Tagesschau, the tournament is uniting the nation, but high ticket prices and strict FIFA rules are angering many fans.
Merz sends video message of support to German national team ahead of World Cup opener
Friedrich Merz (CDU) has wished the German national football team success in a video call ahead of the World Cup. The government spokesman announced this on Friday.
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.
Bayern’s Davies misses World Cup opener with Canada
Alphonso Davies of FC Bayern Munich will not be available for Canada's World Cup opener against Bosnia and Herzegovina. Canada's coach Jesse Marsch announced this.
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.
WM 2026: South Korea Comeback Against Czech Republic – Mexico Wins Amid Red Card Spree
South Korea won its second World Cup group match against the Czech Republic 2-1. In the opening game, Mexico beat South Africa 2-0, with three players seeing red cards.
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.
Klopp Slams World Cup Opener: ‘Tactically Simply Bad’
Jürgen Klopp has sharply criticized the level of the 2026 World Cup opening match between Mexico and South Africa, calling it 'tactically simply bad,' according to Spiegel.
World Cup Without Captain Endo: Gladbach’s Machino Called Up
Japan will have to do without captain Wataru Endo at the FIFA World Cup. The Liverpool professional is injured, and Shuto Machino from Borussia Mönchengladbach has been called up as his replacement.
Shakira opens 2026 World Cup with performance at Azteca Stadium
Pop star Shakira performed the official World Cup song 'Dai Dai' at the opening ceremony of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City, according to ZDFheute.
World Cup 2026: Schlotterbeck warns against underdog Curaçao
Ahead of the 2026 World Cup, German defender Nico Schlotterbeck has warned against underestimating underdog Curaçao, reports Spiegel.
2026 World Cup Opens in Mexico City
The 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup kicked off on Thursday in Mexico City with an opening ceremony at the Azteca Stadium, followed by the first match between co-host Mexico and South Africa, according to Deutschlandfunk.
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.
EHC Munich signs defenseman Lukas Klok from Kloten
Red Bull Munich has signed Czech-German defenseman Lukas Klok from Swiss top-division club Kloten, the team announced.