http://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Fri, 26 Jun 2026 17:33:09 +0200 Fri, 26 Jun 2026 17:33:09 +0200 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png http://www.euronews.com http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/26/home-heroes-and-japanese-stars-shine-in-qingdao http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/26/home-heroes-and-japanese-stars-shine-in-qingdao Fri, 26 Jun 2026 17:30:37 +0200 The Qingdao Grand Prix opened with memorable performances as home favourite Wenna Zhuang delighted the local fans. Hayato Kondo claimed a second Qingdao title, Kokoro Fujishiro earned her first Grand Prix gold, Hifumi Abe added another title, Maysa Pardayeva celebrated a maiden World Tour victory. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/26/turkey-produces-last-minute-winner-to-beat-the-us-as-germany-end-win-streak-with-loss-to-e http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/26/turkey-produces-last-minute-winner-to-beat-the-us-as-germany-end-win-streak-with-loss-to-e Fri, 26 Jun 2026 08:57:32 +0200 The final matchday saw teams take on both more cautious and reckless approaches as they looked to secure qualification into the knockout stages. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/25/im-in-great-shape-boxing-legend-floyd-mayweather-tells-euronews-ahead-of-athens-fight http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/25/im-in-great-shape-boxing-legend-floyd-mayweather-tells-euronews-ahead-of-athens-fight Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:28:04 +0200 Floyd "Money" Mayweather was set to face Greek fighter Mike Zambidis in Athens on Saturday 27 June but the bout was postponed for September. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/25/qatar-fans-hopeful-about-the-future-despite-world-cup-exit-after-bosnia-defeat http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/25/qatar-fans-hopeful-about-the-future-despite-world-cup-exit-after-bosnia-defeat Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:09:03 +0200 Qatar's World Cup dream came to an end after three group matches, with fans in Doha reflecting on the team's strong performance while remaining optimistic about the future, as Qatar emerges from the war with hope. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/25/why-are-boston-bars-running-out-of-scottish-beer http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/25/why-are-boston-bars-running-out-of-scottish-beer Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:06:53 +0200 Boston bars say Scottish fans have sparked a shortage of Tennents Lager during the World Cup, with some pubs running low as thousands of supporters descend on the city. One bar says it may be the last in Boston still serving the popular Scottish beer. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/25/mexico-switzerland-and-brazil-top-their-groups-after-final-matchday-of-world-cup-group-sta http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/25/mexico-switzerland-and-brazil-top-their-groups-after-final-matchday-of-world-cup-group-sta Thu, 25 Jun 2026 08:06:45 +0200 Brazilian superstar Neymar Jr made an emotional World Cup debut after earlier doubts saw him on the cusp of missing out due to a recent string of injuries and unconvincing performances. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/24/reality-check-for-england-is-it-time-to-unleash-saka-and-rashford http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/24/reality-check-for-england-is-it-time-to-unleash-saka-and-rashford Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:12:35 +0200 Head coach Thomas Tuchel urges England fans to remain positive after the Three Lions were held to a frustrating goalless draw by Ghana in World Cup group L. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/24/ronaldo-shines-as-portugal-deliver-5-0-thrashing-of-uzbekistan-as-engand-suffer-0-0-draw-t http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/24/ronaldo-shines-as-portugal-deliver-5-0-thrashing-of-uzbekistan-as-engand-suffer-0-0-draw-t Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:30:20 +0200 Ronaldo was quick to shutdown criticism over his goalless World Cup opener and overall usefulness to his national side as he grabbed a brace in Portugal’s 5-0 pounding of Uzbekistan. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/23/cristiano-ronaldo-scores-at-his-sixth-world-cup http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/23/cristiano-ronaldo-scores-at-his-sixth-world-cup Tue, 23 Jun 2026 22:24:01 +0200 Cristiano Ronaldo scored as Portugal beat Uzbekistan in their World Cup group match in Houston, becoming the first footballer to score at six World Cup tournaments. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/23/messi-extends-world-cup-goal-record-in-win-over-austria-as-france-norway-advance-to-knocko http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/23/messi-extends-world-cup-goal-record-in-win-over-austria-as-france-norway-advance-to-knocko Tue, 23 Jun 2026 08:40:36 +0200 Argentina, France and Norway advance to the knockout stages as Messi, Mbappe and Haaland continue to shine, scoring a brace each in their second fixtures of the group stage in a tightly contested race for the World Cup Golden Boot. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/22/messi-breaks-all-time-world-cup-goalscoring-record-with-17th-goal-for-argentina http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/22/messi-breaks-all-time-world-cup-goalscoring-record-with-17th-goal-for-argentina Mon, 22 Jun 2026 20:48:40 +0200 Messi has become the highest-scoring player in World Cup history with 18 goals. He now has two more than the previous record holder, former Germany striker Miroslav Klose. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/22/cape-verde-produce-another-world-cup-shock-to-keep-remarkable-run-alive http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/22/cape-verde-produce-another-world-cup-shock-to-keep-remarkable-run-alive Mon, 22 Jun 2026 10:52:42 +0200 Cape Verde supporters in the United States celebrated after their team scored its first-ever World Cup goals and earned a 2-2 draw against Uruguay. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/21/spain-clinch-their-first-win-of-the-tournament-in-4-0-drubbing-of-saudi-arabia http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/21/spain-clinch-their-first-win-of-the-tournament-in-4-0-drubbing-of-saudi-arabia Sun, 21 Jun 2026 20:29:00 +0200 18-year-old Spain star Lamine Yamal took just 10 minutes in his first World Cup start to score his first ever goal on the sport's biggest stage. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/21/a-spectacular-finish-to-the-ulaanbaatar-grand-slam http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/21/a-spectacular-finish-to-the-ulaanbaatar-grand-slam Sun, 21 Jun 2026 17:09:36 +0200 The Ulaanbaatar Grand Slam concluded with outstanding performances from the world’s top judoka. MURAO Sanshiro claimed a ninth Grand Slam title, LYTVYNENKO Yelyzaveta triumphed in -78kg, while PIRELLI Gennaro, ARAI Mao and KIM Minjong secured gold on a thrilling final day in Mongolia. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/21/japan-fans-keep-world-cup-clean-up-tradition-alive http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/21/japan-fans-keep-world-cup-clean-up-tradition-alive Sun, 21 Jun 2026 10:50:22 +0200 Japanese fans once again cleaned the stands after Japan's 4-0 World Cup victory over Tunisia, continuing a tradition that has become a symbol of respect and sportsmanship. Supporters collected rubbish in the stadium before leaving, a gesture that has drawn admiration at every World Cup since 1998. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/20/world-cup-netherlands-bounces-back-to-lead-group-f-with-5-1-win-against-sweden http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/20/world-cup-netherlands-bounces-back-to-lead-group-f-with-5-1-win-against-sweden Sat, 20 Jun 2026 22:29:52 +0200 Brian Brobbey and Cody Gakpo scored two goals each to power the Netherlands to a 5-1 win over Sweden as they bounce back after a disappointing opening draw. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/20/judo-home-nation-strikes-gold-in-ulaanbaatar http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/20/judo-home-nation-strikes-gold-in-ulaanbaatar Sat, 20 Jun 2026 17:02:53 +0200 The hosts celebrated gold on day two as Ankhzaya Lavjargal thrilled the Mongolian crowd with victory in the -73kg category. World champions Haruka Kaju and Shiho Tanaka added more gold for Japan, while Korea’s Lee Joonhwan impressed with a spectacular ippon to claim the -81kg title. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/20/usa-sail-through-to-knockout-stages-as-scotland-falter-against-morocco http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/20/usa-sail-through-to-knockout-stages-as-scotland-falter-against-morocco Sat, 20 Jun 2026 09:53:49 +0200 Mauricio Pochettino's side are now guaranteed to finish top of Group D. They beat Paraguay 4-1 in their opening fixture. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/19/judo-japan-dominates-day-one-in-ulaanbaatar http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/19/judo-japan-dominates-day-one-in-ulaanbaatar Fri, 19 Jun 2026 18:21:32 +0200 Japan claimed four gold medals on the opening day of the Ulaanbaatar Grand Slam 2026. ABE Uta made history with a record-breaking 12th Grand Slam title, while KOGA Wakana, TAKEOKA Takeshi and OMORI Akari also struck gold. AGHAYEV Balabay defeated world champion NAGAYAMA Ryuju for -60kg gold. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/19/norwegian-parliament-performs-viral-viking-row-to-back-world-cup-team http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/19/norwegian-parliament-performs-viral-viking-row-to-back-world-cup-team Fri, 19 Jun 2026 17:49:50 +0200 Norway’s parliamentarians performed the viral "Viking row" inside the chamber on Thursday to back their national football team at the 2026 World Cup. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/06/19/messis-family-pleads-for-humanity-as-argentina-captains-father-faces-health-issues http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/06/19/messis-family-pleads-for-humanity-as-argentina-captains-father-faces-health-issues Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:04:21 +0200 The family of Argentina national football team captain Lionel Messi has issued a public statement confirming that his father, Jorge Messi, “is going through a health situation,” amid rumors about Jorge Messi's health. The family asked for “responsibility, prudence and humanity.” http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/19/uzbekistan-celebrates-first-ever-world-cup-goal-despite-defeat-to-colombia http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/19/uzbekistan-celebrates-first-ever-world-cup-goal-despite-defeat-to-colombia Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:18:22 +0200 The Central Asian country's World Cup debut brought early-morning crowds, large public screenings and a memorable goal that many supporters considered more important than the final score. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/19/football-not-covered-by-peace-deal-irans-world-cup-squad-finds http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/19/football-not-covered-by-peace-deal-irans-world-cup-squad-finds Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:22:52 +0200 Just two days after Washington and Tehran signed a framework deal aimed at ending their war, Iran's football federation said US travel restrictions on its World Cup squad remain unchanged, and is filing a formal complaint with FIFA. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/19/mexico-secures-ticket-to-knockout-stages-as-canada-breeze-past-qatar-with-ruthless-6-0-win http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/19/mexico-secures-ticket-to-knockout-stages-as-canada-breeze-past-qatar-with-ruthless-6-0-win Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:01:07 +0200 Mexico became the first team to secure a knockout rounds ticket after beating South Korea 1-0 to top Group A with six points on matchday two of the group stages. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/18/englands-captain-fantastic-harry-kane-praised-for-a-complete-performance-against-croatia http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/18/englands-captain-fantastic-harry-kane-praised-for-a-complete-performance-against-croatia Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:20:54 +0200 The Bayern Munich striker scored twice as the Three Lions beat Croatia 4-2 in their World Cup group L opening fixture. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/18/cristiano-ronaldo-faces-media-backlash-as-pundits-slam-portugals-display-against-dr-congo http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/18/cristiano-ronaldo-faces-media-backlash-as-pundits-slam-portugals-display-against-dr-congo Thu, 18 Jun 2026 11:32:35 +0200 The 41-year-old Portugal captain was hit by a barrage of criticism after a display that fell short of expectations at what is his sixth and, possibly, last World Cup. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/18/ronaldo-fails-to-score-in-portugal-opener-as-matchday-one-of-world-cup-group-stages-come-t http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/18/ronaldo-fails-to-score-in-portugal-opener-as-matchday-one-of-world-cup-group-stages-come-t Thu, 18 Jun 2026 06:52:04 +0200 Ronaldo, who matches Messi in a record sixth World Cup appearance, failed to become the first player to score in six different tournaments in his nation’s opening fixture against DR Congo. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/17/all-of-uzbekistan-readies-to-watch-history-at-its-first-world-cup http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/17/all-of-uzbekistan-readies-to-watch-history-at-its-first-world-cup Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:20:25 +0200 Schools, offices and city squares across Uzbekistan are setting up screens for Thursday's 7 am kick-off against Colombia, as the country makes its World Cup debut under coach Fabio Cannavaro. "In the heart of every Uzbek, this is a matter of pride and honour," an education ministry official said. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/17/will-cristiano-ronaldo-finally-win-the-world-cup http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/17/will-cristiano-ronaldo-finally-win-the-world-cup Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:15:49 +0200 Ronaldo, now 41, is gearing up for what's set to be his final World Cup appearance. And it could be Portugal's best ever shot at lifting the trophy. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/17/lionel-messi-ties-miroslav-klose-for-most-world-cup-goals-as-argentina-cruise-past-algeria http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/17/lionel-messi-ties-miroslav-klose-for-most-world-cup-goals-as-argentina-cruise-past-algeria Wed, 17 Jun 2026 06:05:37 +0200 France finds a way to break a goalless first half as they cruise past Senegal, the African champions whose recent AFCON title was stripped on a technicality and awarded to Morocco, delivering a 3-1 win campaign opener. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/16/iran-coach-calls-team-world-cups-most-oppressed-after-rushed-departure-from-us http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/16/iran-coach-calls-team-world-cups-most-oppressed-after-rushed-departure-from-us Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:03:04 +0200 Amir Ghalenoei said his side was ordered to fly back to Tijuana hours after Monday's 2-2 draw with New Zealand, while captain Mehdi Taremi called it "a disaster for us," adding that the team's "goal and wish is to pursue peace and happiness". http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/16/who-is-pico-lopes-the-unlikely-cape-verde-world-cup-hero-recruited-through-linkedin http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/16/who-is-pico-lopes-the-unlikely-cape-verde-world-cup-hero-recruited-through-linkedin Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:18:01 +0200 The national team's call came from 4,500 km away across the Ocean and not in the way most people would expect. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/06/16/world-cup-2026-six-million-fans-three-countries-and-a-team-racing-to-stop-outbreaks http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/06/16/world-cup-2026-six-million-fans-three-countries-and-a-team-racing-to-stop-outbreaks Tue, 16 Jun 2026 07:00:04 +0200 As six million fans travel across North America for the 2026 World Cup, health authorities are on alert for any sign of an infectious disease outbreak. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/16/spain-fails-to-impress-in-world-cup-opener-against-cape-verde-as-sweden-steamroll-5-1-past http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/16/spain-fails-to-impress-in-world-cup-opener-against-cape-verde-as-sweden-steamroll-5-1-past Tue, 16 Jun 2026 06:07:49 +0200 Spain, considered by many as one of the favourites to win the title, failed to impress in their opening match against Cape Verde, which ended in a nil-nil draw, as La Roja star Lamine Yamal remains sidelined with injury. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/15/spain-record-first-goalless-draw-of-2026-world-cup-on-group-h-opener-against-cape-verde http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/15/spain-record-first-goalless-draw-of-2026-world-cup-on-group-h-opener-against-cape-verde Mon, 15 Jun 2026 21:30:56 +0200 Debutants Cape Verde, a nation of over 500,000 people, held out against Luis de la Fuente’s star-studded team, playing defensively and relying on few counterattacks that nearly caused an upset for Spain in the 90th. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/15/baby-boom-after-the-summer-fairytale-does-football-joy-raise-birth-rates http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/15/baby-boom-after-the-summer-fairytale-does-football-joy-raise-birth-rates Mon, 15 Jun 2026 12:02:10 +0200 If an entire country is celebrating, does that mean more babies are born nine months later? Following the 2006 and 2014 World Cups, this theory persisted. A look at the statistics, maternity wards and research reveals what truth there really is to it. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/15/germany-cruises-past-curacao-7-1-and-netherlands-japan-tie-2-2-as-world-cup-group-stages-c http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/15/germany-cruises-past-curacao-7-1-and-netherlands-japan-tie-2-2-as-world-cup-group-stages-c Mon, 15 Jun 2026 05:59:38 +0200 Curaçao made history on Sunday after they scored their first goal in the World Cup in their first ever participation in the tournament, despite suffering a 7-1 loss to European giants and former world champions, Germany. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/14/football-curacao-scores-its-first-ever-fifa-world-cup-goal-equalising-against-germany http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/14/football-curacao-scores-its-first-ever-fifa-world-cup-goal-equalising-against-germany Sun, 14 Jun 2026 19:41:35 +0200 Football: Germany won 7-1 against Curaçao in the Group E opener in Houston. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/14/after-refused-entry-into-us-somali-referee-omar-artan-will-be-paid-full-world-cup-fee-by-f http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/14/after-refused-entry-into-us-somali-referee-omar-artan-will-be-paid-full-world-cup-fee-by-f Sun, 14 Jun 2026 16:01:04 +0200 Full tournament salary will be paid to Somali referee Omar Artan by FIFA after his entry into the US was refused by border officials over "association with suspected membres of terror organisations". http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/14/anteater-prediction-how-world-cup-oracle-taio-tips-germanys-opening-match http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/14/anteater-prediction-how-world-cup-oracle-taio-tips-germanys-opening-match Sun, 14 Jun 2026 14:40:00 +0200 Germany’s first World Cup game is still to come, yet the new tournament oracle has already spoken – and anteater Taio’s prediction won’t please every DFB fan. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/14/australia-start-world-cup-with-a-bang-after-brazil-earn-draw-against-morocco http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/14/australia-start-world-cup-with-a-bang-after-brazil-earn-draw-against-morocco Sun, 14 Jun 2026 10:20:19 +0200 Brazil star Vinicius Jr. stepped up to spare his nation's blushes with a superb solo effort against 2022 semifinalists Morocco. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/14/new-york-knicks-win-nba-championship-for-first-time-in-more-than-50-years http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/14/new-york-knicks-win-nba-championship-for-first-time-in-more-than-50-years Sun, 14 Jun 2026 07:55:46 +0200 US President Donald Trump congratulated the team in a post on his Truth Social account. The Knicks beat the Spurs 94-90 to seal the series victory. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/14/qatar-claims-first-ever-world-cup-point-with-dramatic-stoppage-time-equaliser http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/14/qatar-claims-first-ever-world-cup-point-with-dramatic-stoppage-time-equaliser Sun, 14 Jun 2026 07:12:14 +0200 Qatar secured its first ever World Cup point with a draw against Switzerland, sparking celebrations at home and across the Arab world. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/13/take-me-to-america-bosnia-unites-behind-viral-anthem-in-its-world-cup-return http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/13/take-me-to-america-bosnia-unites-behind-viral-anthem-in-its-world-cup-return Sat, 13 Jun 2026 17:18:17 +0200 As the Western Balkan country celebrates its second-ever appearance at the tournament despite its underdog status, a 15-year-old song about life abroad by a much-beloved band has become an unofficial anthem for Bosnian fans. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/13/world-cup-2026-where-in-france-is-the-curfew-for-under-16s-enforced http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/13/world-cup-2026-where-in-france-is-the-curfew-for-under-16s-enforced Sat, 13 Jun 2026 16:16:48 +0200 In some municipalities, unprecedented measures now target unaccompanied teenagers, after repeated disturbances at festive gatherings. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/06/13/too-much-football-fever-why-some-world-cup-fans-should-limit-their-excitement http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/06/13/too-much-football-fever-why-some-world-cup-fans-should-limit-their-excitement Sat, 13 Jun 2026 12:05:36 +0200 Watching your team play can send your heart racing as fast as if you were sprinting, and for some fans that carries genuine medical risks. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/13/usa-make-impressive-start-to-world-cup-campaign-in-front-of-hollywood-stars http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/13/usa-make-impressive-start-to-world-cup-campaign-in-front-of-hollywood-stars Sat, 13 Jun 2026 09:33:14 +0200 Some of Hollywood's biggest names were in attendance for the match at LA's SoFi stadium, including Tom Cruise and Leonardo DiCaprio. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/13/she-shoots-she-scores-spains-pioneering-womens-footballers-get-big-screen-treatment http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/13/she-shoots-she-scores-spains-pioneering-womens-footballers-get-big-screen-treatment Sat, 13 Jun 2026 07:18:43 +0200 Decades before Spain won the World Cup, a group of women toured the country promoting women's football and even played Italy and Portugal with an unofficial national side. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/12/nobody-knew-what-the-ref-was-saying-and-the-internet-loved-it-world-cups-first-meme-is-alr http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/12/nobody-knew-what-the-ref-was-saying-and-the-internet-loved-it-world-cups-first-meme-is-alr Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:07:04 +0200 'Wait, what?': Players were left speechless as the referee explained the VAR decision in an apparent shaky English after a controversial red card. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/12/2-0-victory-for-mexico-in-dramatic-world-cup-opening-match-against-south-africa http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/12/2-0-victory-for-mexico-in-dramatic-world-cup-opening-match-against-south-africa Fri, 12 Jun 2026 05:25:01 +0200 Julián Quiñones scored the opening goal of the tournament after nine minutes and 35-year-old striker Raúl Jiménez headed in Mexico's second goal in a 2-0 opening game against South Africa that produced three red cards.