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Mural of woman martial artists and progress pride flag at the Athletic Sonnenberg gym's locker room

The German gym fighting the far right with MMA

GermanyMay 27, 2026
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Manuel Neuer waves to the crowd during Euro 2024

Germany 2026 World Cup squad announcement: Neuer returns

Germany 2026 World Cup squad announcement: Neuer returns

Two years after retiring from international football, Manuel Neuer is back in Germany's 2026 World Cup squad.
GermanyMay 21, 2026
Freiburg fans hold up scarves during the Europa League final

Freiburg's Europa League final proof another way can work

Freiburg's Europa League final proof another way can work

Freiburg's presence in the Europa League final is a reminder that success in football can be achieved a different way.
GermanyMay 20, 2026
US sprinter Fred Kerley looks to the sky in his athletics kit

Enhanced Games: Pushing human potential, or lethal circus?

Enhanced Games: Pushing human potential, or lethal circus?

Some see the Enhanced Games as proof of how far we can go, but others fear grave consequences. DW explains how it works.
United States of AmericaMay 20, 2026
North Korea's Naegohyang Women's FC players arrive at Incheon International Airport in Incheon on May 17, 2026, ahead of the Women's Asian Champions League semi-final football match against South Korea's Suwon FC Women

Can women's football help reconnect North and South Korea?

Can women's football help reconnect North and South Korea?

Analysts are split on whether the event is a propaganda move by Pyongyang or a real step toward detente with the South.
South KoreaMay 19, 2026
Mokwa celebrates with fans

Elversberg: Bundesliga newcomers from tiny town make history

Elversberg: Bundesliga newcomers from tiny town make history

A team from a town of just 7,000 has made history with promotion to become the 59th club to play in the Bundesliga.
GermanyMay 18, 2026
Mountaineers training at the Khumbu Icefall

Mount Everest climbers line up despite new dangers

Mount Everest climbers line up despite new dangers

Nearly 500 climbers and just as many mountain guides are preparing for the ascent to the world's highest peak.
NepalMay 17, 20266 images
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FIFA World Cup

The 2026 men's World Cup will be held in the USA, Mexico and Canada from June 11 to July 19. It will be the biggest World Cup of all time with 48 teams. Lionel Messi's Argentina are the defending champions.

An ICE agent stands alongside a long line of travelers waiting to pass through a TSA Checkpoint

US planning to halt immigration at 'sanctuary city' airports

US planning to halt immigration at 'sanctuary city' airports

The plans would target cities in Democratic states that haven't cooperated with Trump's immigration clampdown.
United States of AmericaMay 27, 2026
Andreas Retting at a press conference

Andreas Rettig: 'You can't separate sports and politics'

Andreas Rettig: 'You can't separate sports and politics'

In an interview with DW, DFB Director Andreas Rettig discusses the Germany team and geopolitics ahead of the World Cup.
GermanyMay 16, 2026
Fans gather at Sunil Chhetri's farewell game, a goalless draw against Kuwait

World Cup market in India and China: 'FIFA got greedy'

World Cup market in India and China: 'FIFA got greedy'

The 2026 World Cup is weeks away, but India is still without a broadcasting deal. Why?
IndiaMay 15, 2026
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How an 81-year-old sprinter chases a world record

How do you stay fit in old age? Friedhelm Adorf has an answer.
May 22, 202612:35 min
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Boys kick a ball on the upper deck of the Camille Chamoun Sports City Stadium in Beirut

Sport helping displaced Lebanese living in stadium to cope

For some of the more than a million who have fled fighting in southern Lebanon, sport can be a welcome distraction.
LebanonMay 12, 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates a goal during the Saudi Pro League match between Al Hilal and Al Nassr with arms outstretched

Why Saudi Arabia is withdrawing from sport

There are few major sports left that are not linked with investment from Saudi Arabia but the kingdom is retreating.
Saudi ArabiaMay 4, 2026
Afghanistan Women's United players celebrate a goal

Football: Afghan women's team recognized in blow to Taliban

Afghanistan's women have fought for international status. FIFA's recognition is a "slap to the face" of the Taliban.
AfghanistanApril 29, 2026