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After a 16 year wait, Spain have claimed a second men's World Cup. Ferran Torres scored the winner in a deserved 1-0 victory over Argentina, which means Spain are now men’s and women’s world champions.
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After a 16 year wait, Spain have claimed a second men's World Cup. Ferran Torres scored the winner in a deserved 1-0 victory over Argentina, which means Spain are now men’s and women’s world champions.
The Bundesliga has a new home on American screens after Germany's top football league left ESPN. The new deal is a sign of the times.
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Russians have long pulled the strings when it comes to the governing body of international chess. But now two Germans are vying for FIDE's top job.
From the Falkland Islands to Diego Maradona and David Beckham, there is so much history between the two 2026 World Cup semifinalists.
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The fallout from Folarin Balogun's red card reversal continues as reports suggest the chairman of FIFA’s disciplinary committee made the decision unilaterally. Meanwhile, the World Cup could be set to expand once more.
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In exclusive comments to DW, Ukraine's sports minister, Matviy Bidnyi, said he is outraged by the IOC opening the door to Russia's return to the Olympics
The World Cup can offer more than just entertainment, it can also benefit your mental well-being. DW explains why.
Germany have endured three straight disappointing World Cups. Experts say the reasons why are connected to football, but also to German society.
Egypt were left seething by their narrow and dramatic round-of-16 defeat against Argentina. Coach Hossam Hassan accused the referee of favoring the defending World Cup champions.
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A Paraguayan lawmaker has sparked outrage with racist insults directed at footballer Kylian Mbappe. The French FA says it will take legal action, and President Emmanuel Macron has expressed support for the player.
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FIFA’s actions at the World Cup, and closeness to Donald Trump, have put the organization under fire. Federations, fans, coaches and players have gone public with complaints, but is there a way out?
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One of the few certainties of World Cup football has been rocked after Donald Trump lobbied FIFA to overturn a US red card suspension. The decision has caused outrage but it isn't completely without precedent.
The German Football Associationand national team coach Nagelsmann have parted ways after Germany's poor display at the 2026 World Cup.
Mexico has fully embraced its role as a World Cup host. Visitors are raving about the atmosphere and say they wish that there were more knockout-stage matches in Mexico as opposed to in the United States.
It has been claimed that following Germany's World Cup exit, some fans launched a petition seeking to ban "African" and "Muslim" players from the national team — and that DW reported the story. This is not true.