England and Croatia, two European heavyweights, begin their 2026 World Cup title bid in Dallas, Texas. England, seeking their first title since 1966, face a consistent Croatian side led by Luka Modric.
England captain Harry Kane draws inspiration from American sports stars, particularly Tom Brady and the NFL's "never-say-die" spirit, seeing parallels with his own career journey and the "American dream."
Die Fußball-Weltmeisterschaft setzt sich am 17./18. Juni mit vier Spielen fort. Top-Duelle sind England gegen Kroatien und Portugal gegen DR Kongo. Usbekistan und Kolumbien beschließen den ersten Gruppenspieltag.
England fans attending the World Cup match against Croatia may have their flags confiscated at Dallas Stadium due to new rules about displaying them over LED advertising boards. Only small flags on rails behind goals are permitted, with larger ones requiring advance approval.
A Dallas attorney is facing threats after a Cornell University student with the same name, Austin Franco, made antisemitic remarks rejecting an internship with a Jewish-owned company. The student's comments have led to a university investigation.
England fans face significant challenges attending the 2026 World Cup opener against Croatia due to high ticket prices and uncertainty. Official allocations are sold out, while resale tickets are exorbitantly priced, leading many to question affordability and attendance.
O árbitro-assistente de vídeo Shaun Evans foi inocentado pela Fifa após fazer um gesto de 'OK invertido' durante a Copa do Mundo. Evans alegou que o movimento foi involuntário e subconsciente, negando qualquer intenção de comunicar uma mensagem de supremacia branca. A Fifa confirmou que não encontrou evidências de violações do código disciplinar.
Luka Modric's nearly two-decade career with Croatia, marked by a pivotal 2006 qualifier against England, has seen him become a constant in a transforming national team. Despite Croatia's fluctuating fortunes, Modric's leadership and mentality have been key to their success, including a memorable 2018 World Cup semi-final win over England.
Um árbitro de vídeo da Copa do Mundo, Shaun Evans, alegou que um gesto polêmico, interpretado como sinal de supremacia branca, foi um espasmo involuntário. Um comitê da FIFA concluiu que ele não violou o código disciplinar.
FIFA pede afastamento de árbitro de vídeo Shaun Evans após suposto gesto supremacista. O sinal, semelhante ao 'OK' invertido, é associado a grupos de extrema-direita.
Days before his death at 36, former Dallas Cowboys DE Aldon Smith shared subtle signs of personal struggles in a video interview. He spoke of dealing with lifelong issues and finding his post-football path challenging, feeling a lack of consistent praise from coaches throughout his career.
FIFA's anti-discrimination partner Fare has called for the removal of a VAR official at the World Cup after he allegedly made a gesture resembling a white supremacist symbol during Germany's match against Curaçao. The Australian official, Shaun Evans, appeared to make an 'OK' sign, which the Anti-Defamation League classifies as a hate symbol.
FIFA's anti-discrimination partner Fare has called for the removal of a VAR official at the World Cup after he allegedly made a hand gesture resembling a white supremacist symbol during Germany's match against Curaçao. The gesture, an 'OK' sign, has been classified as a hate symbol by the Anti-Defamation League.
A FIFA discrimination monitor has called for a VAR official to be removed from the World Cup after he made a gesture resembling a white supremacist sign during Germany's opening game. The "OK" symbol, when inverted, has been designated a hate symbol by the ADL.
An analysis by World Weather Attribution (WWA) suggests about 25% of the 2026 FIFA World Cup matches may be played in temperatures exceeding safety limits. The probability of extreme heat conditions has nearly doubled since the 1994 tournament.
Le Japon a obtenu un nul 2-2 contre les Pays-Bas lors de la Coupe du Monde 2026 à Dallas. Menés deux fois, les Japonais ont égalisé dans les dernières minutes, arrachant un point précieux face aux favoris.
Many England WAGs are staying in Miami instead of traveling to World Cup games, citing logistics and cost. This contrasts sharply with the high-profile antics of 2006, with modern partners preferring a low-key approach.
Japão e Holanda empataram em 2 a 2 em Dallas, nos EUA, na estreia do Grupo F da Copa do Mundo. Todos os gols saíram no segundo tempo, com Van Dijk, Nakamura, Summerville e Ogawa marcando. Ambas as equipes somam um ponto.
The Netherlands and Japan played a thrilling 2-2 draw in their opening Group F World Cup match in Arlington, Texas. Daichi Kamada scored an 88th-minute equalizer for Japan after the Netherlands had taken a 2-1 lead in the second half.
Liveticker zur WM: Niederlande trifft auf Japan im Stadion der Dallas Cowboys. "Uhrwerk Oranje" berichtet zudem über drei Erkenntnisse aus dem deutschen Auftaktsieg. Alle wichtigen WM-Infos im Überblick.
Plano, Texas, a Dallas suburb with a small Japanese population, hosted 'Japan Day' with a DJ, fan groups, and cardboard armor, as a prelude to the Samurai Blue's World Cup game against the Netherlands. The event aimed to celebrate Japanese culture and boost local soccer.
Susana Rodríguez se corona campeona de Europa de triatlón en Tarragona junto a su guía Sara Pérez, sumando su séptimo título continental tras superar una lesión. La 'Paratriarmada' española cosechó seis medallas en total.
Live updates from the Netherlands vs. Japan World Cup match in Dallas. The game features a vibrant atmosphere with strong support from Japanese fans, while the Dutch team aims for a strong start. Both teams are preparing for a challenging group stage.
Japan twice came from behind to secure a point against the Netherlands in a thrilling match. Koki Ogawa's late header, deflecting off a Dutch defender, leveled the score after Cody Gakpo's goal. The game saw numerous substitutions and yellow cards, with Micky van der Ven and Memphis Depay booked.
