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In exclusive comments to DW, Ukraine’s sports minister, Matviy Bidnyi, said he is outraged by the IOC opening the door to Russia’s return to the Olympics

The World Cup can offer more than just entertainment, it can also benefit your mental well-being. DW explains why.

Germany have endured three straight disappointing World Cups. Experts say the reasons why are connected to football, but also to German society.

Egypt were left seething by their narrow and dramatic round-of-16 defeat against Argentina. Coach Hossam Hassan accused the referee of favoring the defending World Cup champions.

A Paraguayan senator has sparked outrage with racist insults directed at footballer Kylian Mbappe. The French FA says it will take legal action, and President Emmanuel Macron has expressed support for the player.

FIFA’s actions at the World Cup, and closeness to Donald Trump, have put the organization under fire. Federations, fans, coaches and players have gone public with complaints, but is there a way out?

One of the few certainties of World Cup football has been rocked after Donald Trump lobbied FIFA to overturn a US red card suspension. The decision has caused outrage but it isn’t completely without precedent.

The German Football Association (DFB) and national team coach Nagelsmann have parted ways after Germany’s poor display at the 2026 World Cup.

Mexico has fully embraced its role as a World Cup host. Many visitors rave about the atmosphere and wish there were more knockout-stage matches in Mexico as opposed to the United States.

It has been claimed that following Germany’s World Cup exit, some fans launched a petition seeking to ban “African” and “Muslim” players from the national team – and DW covered the story. This is not true.