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"Compassion and peace": Jonathan Tah wants to continue prayer circle
After the opening victory against Curaçao, some DFB players prayed with the opposing team. Bayern defender Jonathan Tah wants to repeat this in the next match.
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MagentaTV Reports 36 Million Viewers: Record Numbers at World Cup Start
The FIFA World Cup 2026 brings MagentaTV a record start to the tournament: In the first week, more than 36 million viewers followed the matches. Telekom also reports other record numbers.
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Cape Verde goalkeeper star: U.S. agency wants to bring Vozinha's mom to World Cup
After Cape Verde's surprising World Cup draw against favorite Spain, goalkeeper Vozinha complained that his mother could not afford the U.S. visa and therefore had to stay home. Now the U.S. State Department says it is actively helping the family.
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Zidane, Simeone and more: These World Cup stars have famous fathers
Whether Zidane, Thuram or Sané: At the 2026 World Cup, several sons of former soccer stars are participating. Many of their fathers became World Cup champions themselves or won other tournaments.
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Adidas ran out of letter: Jerseys of these German national team stars available again
Curious shortage after the German World Cup opener: Because three German national team stars have the letter V in their names, it was temporarily sold out. The jerseys therefore could not be customized online temporarily.
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Thomas Tuchel wants to sing England's anthem in World Cup final
England coach Thomas Tuchel now wants to sing along to the national anthem "God Save The King" - but only if the Three Lions reach the World Cup final.
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Klose Record Tied: Lionel Messi Makes World Cup History
Defending champion Argentina won their World Cup opener thanks to superstar Lionel Messi. He set several records in the process.
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Friedrich Merz Gives Trump German Jersey with Number 47
Donald Trump celebrated his 80th birthday on June 14. In keeping with the ongoing World Cup, Friedrich Merz gave the U.S. President a jersey of the German national team.
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Sensational Game: Cape Verde's Goalkeeper Vozinha Becomes Instagram Star
The World Cup has turned a previously internationally unknown goalkeeper into a star. Vozinha, Cape Verde's keeper, has created a legacy with the game against Spain - on Instagram as well.
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Heidi Klum supports Tom Kaulitz as World Cup fan expert from afar
Tom Kaulitz currently has an exciting new assignment as a fan expert for MagentaTV at the FIFA World Cup 2026. Wife Heidi Klum has now revealed that she is supporting him from afar. She also provided further personal insights.
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Steven Gätjen to host again: "Promi Padel WM" gets continuation
Same host, but even more stars: ProSieben has announced a second edition of the "Promi Padel WM". As in 2025, Steven Gätjen will once again guide viewers through the evening.
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Soccer more important than his own concert? Fans angry at Rod Stewart
Rock legend Rod Stewart cancels a concert due to illness - and just one day later is sitting cheerfully in the stands at a World Cup match. Many fans react with incomprehension and doubt the singer's illness.
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Lukas Podolski has high expectations for Germany at the World Cup
Germany has successfully started the World Cup - and Lukas Podolski has high expectations for Julian Nagelsmann's team. At the "Lego Arena Show" in Munich, the 2014 World Cup champion spoke about team spirit, title chances, and his life after the end of his career.
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Three outfits: Why Julian Nagelsmann changed clothes during the World Cup match
During the World Cup opening match of the German team against Curacao, Julian Nagelsmann appeared in several outfits. Due to the heat in Houston, he changed from the striped polo to a black T-shirt during halftime. According to the national team coach, the new look had a special meaning
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World Cup Ratings: More Than 23 Million Watch German Team Victory
The German national team's World Cup debut broke a TV record: An average of 23.43 million people watched the 7-1 victory against Curaçao on Das Erste.
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Successful World Cup Start: Celebrities Cheer on the German National Team
Germany's first preliminary round match on Sunday evening also interested many celebrities. Heidi Klum, Alexander Zverev and co. cheered enthusiastically. Singer Annemarie Eilfeld, however, wasn't surprised at all by the many goals.
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Tom Brady cheers for Brazil with daughter Vivian at the World Cup
Tom Brady attended the World Cup match between Brazil and Morocco together with daughter Vivian. Both cheered in Seleção jerseys for the home country of ex-wife Gisele Bündchen.
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"Germany will win the final": Ski Aggu makes bold World Cup prediction
Thousands of fans despite rain, unreleased music and a confident statement about the World Cup: Ski Aggu unpacked several surprises at a spontaneous parking lot rave in Berlin.
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World Cup Opening: Katy Perry Performs "Wonder" Live for the First Time
Katy Perry performed her song "Wonder" live for the first time at the World Cup opening ceremony in Los Angeles - alongside ten-year-old Tius from Norway. The singer appeared in a sparkling sequined dress by Stella McCartney.
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Commercial break instead of World Cup opening ceremony: ZDF responds to criticism
While performances were already taking place at the World Cup opening ceremony, ZDF was still running commercials. The broadcaster has commented on the delay and the subsequent viewer criticism.
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These Tech Gadgets Make Your World Cup Evening Smarter
The World Cup is on - and with the right gadgets, the game at home becomes a real event. From smart team color lamps to grill thermometers and projectors to party boxes and tap systems: These five helpers bring more atmosphere, comfort, and stadium feeling to living rooms and gardens or onto balconies.
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Mexico Victory at World Cup Opener: ZDF Breaks the 10 Million Mark
The World Cup opening match between Mexico and South Africa immediately broke the 10 million mark on ZDF. With a 46.5 percent market share, ZDF was the clear favorite in the TV program on Thursday evening - and even the "heute-journal" during halftime became a ratings winner.
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In Red Suit: Salma Hayek Becomes the Eye-Catcher of the World Cup Opening
Salma Hayek proved at the World Cup opening ceremony in Mexico that she has mastered power dressing. The actress and World Cup ambassador made a statement in a red suit.
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Shakira Rocks Opening Ceremony of the 2026 FIFA World Cup
It's underway! Shakira, Salma Hayek and other stars celebrated the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a colorful opening ceremony in Mexico.