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An aerial view of an artists' impression of the Neom Stadium, Saudi Arabia

Making sense of Saudi Arabia's shifting World Cup plans

Saudi ArabiaOctober 9, 2026
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A closer look

Germany national football team

There has been much soul-searching since Germany exited the World Cup. Germany had long been one of the world's most successful footballing nations. The men have won four World Cups, second only to Brazil's five.

Ena Mahmutovic

Will Ena Mahmutovic seize her chance with Germany?

Will Ena Mahmutovic seize her chance with Germany?

The friendlies against Australia and Japan are a chance for Ena Mahmutovic to make her case to become Germany's No.1.
GermanyOctober 9, 2026
Jürgen Klopp smiles as he puts an arm around Philipp Treu and Said El Mala

Issues facing Jürgen Klopp after one win in four games

Issues facing Jürgen Klopp after one win in four games

Jürgen Klopp has done things a little differently since becoming Germany coach. But is it working?
GermanyOctober 5, 2026
Jürgen Klopp raises his arm while smiling after a win for Germany

Klopp wins first game as Germany coach, without 'top dogs'

Klopp wins first game as Germany coach, without 'top dogs'

It may have taken a little longer than he would have liked, but Jürgen Klopp has finally won a game as Germany coach.
GermanyOctober 2, 2026
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Reports & Analysis

Cristiano Ronaldo looks downwards on the bench for Portugal in a Nations League game

Recapping Ronaldo and Messi's eventful, contrasting Tuesday

Recapping Ronaldo and Messi's eventful, contrasting Tuesday

As Lionel Messi played his last match for Argentina, Cristiano Ronaldo posted his latest salvo in a row with Portugal.
PortugalOctober 7, 2026
Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy

Lionel Messi: A career in pictures

Lionel Messi: A career in pictures

Lionel Messi has played his final game for Argentina. DW looks back at the career of the Barcelona and Argentina legend.
ArgentinaOctober 7, 202614 images
Lionel Messi waves to fans ahead of the game on Oct 6, 2026

Football: Lionel Messi plays final game for Argentina

Football: Lionel Messi plays final game for Argentina

Argentinian superstar Lionel Messi bowed out of international football with one final goal.
ArgentinaOctober 7, 2026
Olympic rings on the grounds of Munich's Olympic Park

2036 Olympics: Munich up against at least six rivals

2036 Olympics: Munich up against at least six rivals

The IOC has revealed the seven countries intending to bid for the 2036 Olympics. Germany, with Munich, is among them.
GermanyOctober 6, 2026
Franz Reindl

Germany's Franz Reindl elected new IIHF president

Germany's Franz Reindl elected new IIHF president

Franz Reindl, an Olympic medalist, had previously held numerous posts in German ice hockey administration.
October 2, 2026
Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan claps in the stands with a Manchester City scarf on

Manchester City Premier League charges: What do they mean?

Manchester City Premier League charges: What do they mean?

Since being bought by the UAE, Manchester City has become hugely successful. This could now all be undermined.
United KingdomOctober 2, 2026
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How dancing builds resilience

Dance helped Maïmouna Coulibaly overcome abuse and now she runs a class to help others literally shake off their trauma.
October 2, 202612:34 min
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A skateboard performs a trick at the country's first skate park in Ngor neighborhood in Dakar

Senegal's Youth Olympics makes Olympics in Africa 'logical'

The edition in Senegal is also a chance for Africa to prove it can host a full Olympics in the future.
SenegalSeptember 30, 2026
Female players Nüsken, Gwinn, Martinez and Knaak celebrate after the game

Women's football in Germany booming, but still much to do

The sport is growing rapidly in Germany. Nevertheless, equal pay and investment remain major talking points.
GermanySeptember 19, 2026
Younes Ebnoutalib

Dual citizenship means Germany now in competition for talent

Some players selected by Jürgen Klopp for the national team aren't ready to commit to playing for Germany permanently.
GermanySeptember 18, 2026