A record number of African nations are at the 2026 World Cup, but South Africa’s opening defeat to Mexico has raised questions about the continent’s chances. Can African teams turn numbers into history and finally challenge for football’s biggest...
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A record number of African nations are at the 2026 World Cup, but South Africa’s opening defeat to Mexico has raised questions about the continent’s chances. Can African teams turn numbers into history and finally challenge for football’s biggest prize?
The excitment of the World Cup is often synonymous, for some with consuming alcohol, something that was difficult to do at the last tournament after Qatar banned alcohol sales in stadiums. Drinking in moderation is essential but how much beer...
Back in 1974, when what is now known as the Democratic Republic of Congo was called Zaire, the national football team—known as the Leopards—was the first from Sub-Saharan Africa to compete in the World Cup. As the Leopards prepare to return to the...
The fan zones are open, the stadiums are ready and the biggest World Cup in history is officially underway in the US, Mexico and Canada. Seven matchs are planned in Houston, Texas. The host city expects to attract around half a million visitors and...
Trump canceled new Iran strikes and signaled that a peace deal could come soon, but Iran says it hasn't been finalized. And, the U.S. men's soccer team plays its first 2026 World Cup match today.
Die USA sind nach 32 Jahren wieder Gastgeber einer Fußball-WM. Soccer hat sich stark entwickelt, ist aber weit von einem Volkssport entfernt. Nun soll eine erfolgreiche WM einen Schub bringen. Ist das realistisch?
The United States and Iran have signaled possible progress toward a preliminary deal to end the conflict. Claims of a draft agreement have come from President Donald Trump and Iranian state-linked media. DW has more.
The United States and Iran have signaled possible progress toward a preliminary deal to end the conflict. Claims of a draft agreement have come from President Donald Trump and Iranian state-linked media. DW has more.
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