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 covered the story. This is not true.
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While the popularity of the World Cup continues to grow, organizers FIFA have arguably never been less popular. So why does football still need FIFA? And is there any way out?
Hamburg have presented Kathleen Krüger as the club's new board member responsible for sport. She is the first woman to fill such a role at a Bundesliga club on a permanent basis.
The mandatory hydration breaks at the 2026 World Cup have sparked debate in the stands, on the pitch, and far beyond.
Germany are out of the World Cup earlier than expected for the third straight time. How did this happen?
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Germany are out of the World Cup earlier than expected for the third straight time. How did this happen?
Germany lost in dramatic fashion against Paraguay in Boston to exit the 2026 World Cup at the first knockout stage.
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Three nationalities, five languages and soon to be resident in a fourth country: Ismael Saibari, the star of Morocco's World Cup so far, is set to join Bayern Munich. But he has business to finish with the Atlas Lions.
Friday night's game in Seattle was designated as a "Pride Match" well ahead of the World Cup draw. The fixture list then threw up Egypt vs. Iran, two countries in which homosexuality is criminalized.
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Germany had already qualified for the knockouts of the 2026 World Cup, but their performance was still disappointing in a 2-1 defeat.
Germany had already qualified for the knockouts of the 2026 World Cup, but their performance was still disappointing in a 2-1 defeat.
Germany had already qualified for the knockouts of the 2026 World Cup, but their performance was still disappointing in a 2-1 defeat.
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Mexican-American football fans in the USA often split allegiances between their two cultures. For many in Los Angeles, the Mexico national team trumps the nation they call home.
Suzanne Huurman is the only female chief doctor at the 2026 World Cup. Her work is inspiring change in men's football.
Bastian Schweinsteiger's TV analysis of Germany's World Cup opponents Ivory Coast appeared to draw on racist stereotypes. For some observers, the comments are evidence that racist tropes are still common in football.
The Mainz midfielder with Afghan roots has become a key member of Germany's 2026 World Cup squad. Coach Julian Nagelsmann said Amiri can provide the team with a spark when it's most needed.
The Mainz midfielder with Afghan roots has become a key member of Germany's 2026 World Cup squad. Coach Julian Nagelsmann said Amiri can provide the team with a spark when it's most needed.
With three goals in two games, striker Deniz Undav is the man in focus for Germany at the World Cup. But things could have turned out very differently for the Stuttgart striker.
In Germany's second 2026 World Cup game, Deniz Undav helped Germany to a comeback win against Ivory Coast in Toronto.
Germany's 2026 World Cup squad has leaders with African heritage. The diversity of the team is a strength.
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