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Current World Cup Highlights

With 48 teams instead of 32, the 2026 World Cup is setting new standards. More games, more nations, more stories.

Kane and Messi off the pitch: World Cup stars love their childhood sweethearts. Lionel Messi and Harry Kane are in the World Cup spotlight not only for their goals but also for their long-standing romances. Both are married to their childhood sweethearts: Kane to Katie Goodland and Messi to Antonela Roccuzzo. The two couples have supported each other for many years and accompany the football stars to major tournaments.

Kane and Messi off the pitch: World Cup stars love their childhood sweethearts.

Who will succeed Manuel Neuer in the German goal? With Manuel Neuer's retirement, an era in the German national team's goal comes to an end. Following the World Cup exit, national team coach Jürgen Klopp must now decide who will become the number one. Marc-André ter Stegen, Alexander Nübel, and Oliver Baumann are considered the favorites.

Who will succeed Manuel Neuer in the German goal?

Two weeks after the DFB: Referee Zwayer also out of the World Cup. For referee Felix Zwayer, the 2026 FIFA World Cup has come to an early end. After officiating two group-stage matches with composure and authority, the 45-year-old is leaving the tournament and will not be assigned any further matches during the final weekend. The DFB confirmed that Zwayer has already left the referees' base.

Two weeks after the DFB: Referee Zwayer also out of the World Cup.

Lamine Yamal at 19: A career full of records Lamine Yamal is only 19 years old—and has already made football history. Despite his youth, he has already won the European Championship with Spain and several titles with FC Barcelona. Holding numerous records as the youngest player and goalscorer, Yamal is already considered one of world football's greatest talents—and his career has only just begun.

Lamine Yamal at 19: A career full of records

From Dortmund to the World: The Journey of Haaland and Bellingham

Haaland, Mbappé, Messi Kane – the superstars are delivering at the World Cup and racing to score the most goals. Drama, spectacle, and goals galore! Topping the list of top scorers are the biggest stars in world football: Lionel Messi (8 World Cup goals), Kylian Mbappé, Erling Haaland (7), and Harry Kane (6). Now, the quarter-finals bring a blockbuster clash between England and Norway—featuring a head-to-head scoring duel between Haaland and Kane. Wo will ultimately claim the Golden Boot?

Haaland, Mbappé, Messi Kane – the superstars are delivering at the World Cup and racing to score the most goals.

Morocco vs. France: Argentinian referee crew appointed France’s path to a third consecutive World Cup semi-final goes through Morocco. For this blockbuster quarter-final clash, FIFA has appointed an all-Argentine officiating team.

Morocco vs. France: Argentinian referee crew appointed

Racism scandal: French initiate legal action The scandal surrounding racist insults directed at French superstar Kylian Mbappé continues to cause a major stir. The French Football Federation filed a complaint against Paraguayan Senator Celeste Amarilla de Boccia. The Paris public prosecutor's office subsequently launched an immediate investigation into public insults of a racist nature and public incitement to hatred or violence, the authority announced.

Racism scandal: French initiate legal action