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Long after West Germany, Austria played out a farce, history could be repeated

Long after West Germany, Austria played out a farce, history could be repeated

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4 min readUpdated: Jun 26, 2026 08:58 PM IST The 1982 World Cup saw one of the biggest shock results in the tournament’s history when West Germany went down 1-2 to Algeria in their opening game. But the bigger notoriety was reserved for the last match of the group when the Germans and Austrians contrived to fashion the exact result that sent both teams to the next round, even as Algeria cried foul from the sidelines. The travesty, infamous as The Disgrace of Gijon, prompted a FIFA rule change stipulating that the final two games in a group would be played simultaneously to prevent any side from garnering an advantage from knowing what they needed to do to progress. But even with that rule in place, the 2026 edition of the World Cup could end up testing fair play – due to the 48-team draw and the prospect of the eight best third-place finishers advancing in the draw. First, a flashback to events in 1982: For Algeria to progress to the tournament’s second phase, they …

Ecuador stun Germany 2-1 to reach World Cup knockouts for first time since 2006

Ecuador stun Germany 2-1 to reach World Cup knockouts for first time since 2006

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Germany arrived at MetLife Stadium having already topped Group E. Ecuador arrived needing a win or an early flight home. That much was clear before kickoff. What followed was less predictable. It was only the second time in five World Cup appearances that Ecuador have reached the knockout rounds. The first was 2006. The three tournaments in between — 2002, 2014, 2022 — all ended in the group stage. This one nearly did too. The loss to Ivory Coast was a gut punch. Curacao was the one that truly stung. Fifteen attempts on goal, each denied by Eloy Room. No team had registered that many shots without scoring at a World Cup since 1966. They went into the Germany game having spent 242 minutes at this tournament without a goal. ALSO READ | World Cup third-place standings: Which teams will qualify for Round of 32 Then Florian Wirtz found Leroy Sane in the box two minutes in. Sane’s left foot, misfiring for much of this tournament, found its mark. His first World Cup goal. Manuel …

Ecuador stun Germany, script one of biggest upsets of FIFA World Cup 2026 | Football News

Ecuador stun Germany, script one of biggest upsets of FIFA World Cup 2026 | Football News

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3 min readUpdated: Jun 26, 2026 03:46 AM IST With their fans chanting ‘Sí, se puede’ (meaning ‘yes, we can’) in the stands at the New York New Jersey stadium, Ecuador stunned four-time champions Germany 2-1 to secure their spot in the Round of 32 at the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Friday. Despite the defeat, Germany will still stay on top of Group E while Ecuador will likely qualify as the third-placed team from the group. In the other game from Group E, which was being played simultaneously, Ivory Coast defeated Curacao 2-0. After both the games, Germany and Ivory Coast both have six points with two wins and a loss each while Ecuador had a win, a loss and a draw in their group stage encounters. The Germans will play their round of 32 game on Monday at Foxborough, Massachusetts, most likely against Paraguay, Australia or Sweden. In a game where Germany took the lead in the second minute itself, thanks to a goal from Leroy Sane, Ecuador levelled in the ninth minute, …

Before Messi, there was Miroslav Klose. A carpenter from small-town Germany

Before Messi, there was Miroslav Klose. A carpenter from small-town Germany

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5 min readJun 22, 2026 07:45 PM IST Miroslav Klose knew two words of German when he arrived in Kusel in 1986. He was eight. His father had been playing professional football in France, in Burgundy, since leaving Poland the year Miroslav was born in Opole. Now the family was settling for good, in a small town in Rhineland-Palatinate, and the boy who would one day score more World Cup goals than anyone in the history of the game could not yet ask for directions to school. He learned the language the way he learned most things in those years, slowly, on the ground, without anyone watching closely enough to notice it was happening. He played for SG Blaubach-Diedelkopf, a club in West Germany’s seventh division, the level where nobody scouts anyone. By day he trained as a carpenter. Sawdust on his hands, sawdust in his hair, a trade he was good enough at that football remained, for a long stretch of his adolescence, the hobby rather than the plan. He did not turn professional …

Germany vs Ivory Coast, FIFA World Cup 2026 Live Score: GER vs CIV World Cup Match Today

Germany vs Ivory Coast, FIFA World Cup 2026 Live Score: GER vs CIV World Cup Match Today

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FIFA World Cup 2026 Match Today Live Score: In a battle between the two unbeaten teams in Group E at Toronto Stadium, imperious-looking Germany take on a dangerous Ivory Coast side. A win today for either team will unlock passage into the Round of 32 at the FIFA World Cup 2026. In their opening game, Germany had pumped six goals past a hapless Curacao after both sides were deadlocked 1-1 at one stage, to triumph by a 7-1 margin. Ivory Coast, meanwhile, snuck in a late goal past Ecuador to secure victory. Despite their 7-1 mauling of Curacao, the prevailing sentiment in Germany camp is that they could have scored more goals. Story continues below this ad “We could have scored plenty more goals,” said Joshua Kimmich after that game. “One thing we’ve seen over the first few games of the tournament is that, even against weaker opposition, winning that comfortably and by that big a margin is no easy task.” Talking about their next opponents, Kimmich said: “Côte d’Ivoire have some spectacular attacking players …

Germany looking to rediscover Teutonic tradition of tournament-stompers

Germany looking to rediscover Teutonic tradition of tournament-stompers

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In the German pubs in New York, the frenzy has already frothed up. At Berlin NYC near Grand Central, the manager promises beer at a discounted rate for anyone who could name all the four captains that had won Germany the World Cups. “Germans don’t need any discount for beer I am sure, but we need our fans to be supercharged for the World Cup,” says Matthias Weber, the manager. His shop is decked with German flags and football crests. He would paste a few posters of the legends before the fans started pouring in for the game against Ecuador on June 25, after the second against Ivory Coast on 21. The German football federation has promised free commute from Times Square to the Metlife Stadium in East Rutherford to those associated with fan groups. “We will give our all — both on and off the pitch — to ensure we share a successful and unforgettable tournament,” the email from the football association to fan groups reads. “It’s here we need the 12th man more …

India registers 3-1 win over World Champions Germany

India registers 3-1 win over World Champions Germany

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The Indian Men’s Hockey Team produced a solid performance to defeat Germany 3-1 in their second match of the FIH Hockey Pro League 2025-26 Rotterdam leg on Wednesday. Goals from Mandeep Singh (7’), Shilanand Lakra (13’) and Nilakanta Sharma (35’) led India’s impressive win, which also highlighted the team’s strong defensive structure. Midfielder Hardik Singh was named ‘Player of the Match’ for his excellent display in shepherding play from the midfield, while Manpreet Singh went on to break Dilip Tirkey’s record of 412 caps to become the most capped Indian player in history. India started the match well by controlling possession, which build early pressure. It paid off in the 7th minute when Mandeep scored with a sharp turn in front of goal to give India a 1-0 lead. Just before the end of the first quarter, Lakra beat German goalkeeper Alexander Stadler with a fine strike to make it 2-0 in the 13th minute. In the second quarter, Germany changed their press and tried to push deep into the Indian half, but the Indian …

Germany the latest team to encounter snake problem in the World Cup

Germany the latest team to encounter snake problem in the World Cup

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3 min readJun 17, 2026 08:12 PM IST Germany captain Joshua Kimmich on Tuesday opened up about a snake problem in their base camp in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. “In Germany, you worry about tactics, injuries, and your next opponent. Here, you also have to think about what might be hiding in the grass,” Kimmich said. According to BBC, the snake that the Germans encountered was a copperhead, a venomous type found in the state of North Carolina. “We saw a snake yesterday, we were told it was venomous. If you get bitten, you have to go to the hospital. I don’t think you’ll die, but it’s certainly dangerous. I have the feeling that if you step on a snake like that, it can end badly. That’s why we’re trying to keep our distance from animals here. I have respect for the people here. In Germany, I have the feeling there aren’t so many dangerous animals. Once you hear what kind of snake it is and what can happen if you’re bitten, it stops being funny …

Germany vs Curacao LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Curaçao’s historic World Cup debut begins against Germany

Germany vs Curacao LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Curaçao’s historic World Cup debut begins against Germany

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Jun 14, 2026 9:35:13 PM IST Germany vs Curacao LIVE Score: The teams Germany vs Curacao LIVE Score: Take a look at both the teams… Germany (4-2-3-1): Neuer; Kimmich, Tah, Schlotterbeck, Brown; Pavlovic, Nmecha; Sane, Musiala, Wirtz; Havertz. Subs: Baumann, Nubel, Rudiger, Anton, Goretzka, Leweling, Woltemade, Gross, Beier, Stiller, Amiri, Raum, Thiaw, Ouedraogo, Undav. Curaçao (4-2-3-1): Room; Floranus, Bazoer, Obispo, Fonville; Comenencia, Leandro Bacuna; Hansen, Chong Juninho Bacuna; Locadia. Subs: Bodak, Doornbusch, Sambo, Gaari, van Eijma, Roemeratoe, Antonisse, Noslin, Gorre, Martha, Margaritha, Kuwas, Kastaneer, Brenet, Felida. Referee: Jalal Jayed (Morocco) Jun 14, 2026 7:40:18 PM IST Hello and welcome to the Live coverage of the Group E match between Germany and Curacao in Houston. Stay tuned for more updates! Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Germany just made travel easier for Indians: Airport transit visa cancelled

Germany just made travel easier for Indians: Airport transit visa cancelled

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The German Embassy in New Delhi on Tuesday announced that Indian nationals will no longer require a transit visa when travelling to another country with a layover at a German airport.  “The lifting of the so-called airport transit visa requirement for Indian citizens was announced in the Federal Law Gazette (Bundesgesetzblatt) on June 2, 2026, and takes effect on June 3, 2026,” the German Embassy in New Delhi stated. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link