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Germany's Niclas Fullkrug celebrates scoring their first goal with coach Hansi Flick

World Cup 2022: Flick's flexibility and Füllkrug's finish

GermanyNovember 28, 2022
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World Cup: Protester with rainbow flag runs onto pitch

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German TV pundit apologizes for mocking Qatari clothing

November 27, 2022

World Cup: Violence in Brussels after Morocco beat Belgium

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FIFA World Cup

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The FIFA World Cup takes place every four years. The 2022 tournament is currently underway in Qatar and is shrouded in controversy over the nation's human rights record.

Cameroon goalkeeper Andre Onana

World Cup 2022: Onana suspension sends Cameroon into crisis

World Cup 2022: Onana suspension sends Cameroon into crisis

The suspension of first-choice goalkeeper Andre Onana for 'disciplinary reasons' has reverberated around the squad.
Cameroon2 hours ago
Portugal celebrate their second goal against Uruguay at the 2022 World Cup

World Cup 2022: Portugal break South American hoodoo

World Cup 2022: Portugal break South American hoodoo

Portugal beat Uruguay 2-0 to beat a South American nation at the World Cup for the first time since 1966.
Portugal4 hours ago
Carlos Queiroz in Iran training

US Soccer in hot water over Iran social media protest

US Soccer in hot water over Iran social media protest

Iran threaten FIFA complaint after US Soccer social media posts depicted a flag without the Islamic Republic's emblem.
Middle East10 hours ago
A view of Tower Bridge and The Shard with tour boat on the River Thames, London, England, United Kingdom

Qatar reviews UK investments after advertising ban

Qatar reviews UK investments after advertising ban

London's transport authority has banned tourism ads for Qatar due to the Gulf state's anti-LGBTQ laws.
QatarNovember 26, 2022
Serbia's players greet their fans at the end of the World Cup group G soccer match between Brazil and Serbia

World Cup: FIFA investigating Serbia FA for nationalist flag

World Cup: FIFA investigating Serbia FA for nationalist flag

FIFA has launched an investigation into a nationalistic flag hung in the Serbian dressing room.
SerbiaNovember 26, 2022
Fans at a match at the Qatar World Cup

Is criticism of Qatar's World Cup racist?

Is criticism of Qatar's World Cup racist?

Observers agree that Qatar has had to deal with more criticism than is usual for a World Cup host. But why?
QatarNovember 25, 2022
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Reports & Analysis

Paulina Krumbiegel in the tunnel ahead of Turbine Potsdam vs. Hoffenheim

Paulina Krumbiegel on recovery and Champions League hopes

Paulina Krumbiegel on recovery and Champions League hopes

After a year on the sidelines, Paulina Krumbiegel has slipped smoothly back into football.
GermanyNovember 25, 2022
Qatar fans react after Senegal's Bamba Dieng scored a goal during the World Cup group A soccer match between Qatar and Senegal

World Cup 2022: Hosts Qatar out as gulf proves too big

World Cup 2022: Hosts Qatar out as gulf proves too big

After bringing the World Cup to the Gulf for the first time, the gulf on the pitch proved too big for Qatar.
QatarNovember 25, 2022
England players celebrate scoring a goal

World Cup squads betray divide between haves and have-nots

World Cup squads betray divide between haves and have-nots

As European leagues conquer the world, it's a much different story in Africa and South America.
GermanyNovember 25, 2022
Iranian players sing national anthem

World Cup 2022: Iranian players sing anthem, defeat Wales

World Cup 2022: Iranian players sing anthem, defeat Wales

This time the Iranian players sung their national anthem, ahead of their second group-stage match at this World Cup.
IranNovember 25, 2022
Iran's football team lining up on a football pitch

Iran at the Qatar World Cup: protest and reconciliation

Iran at the Qatar World Cup: protest and reconciliation

The refusal of the Iranian team to sing the national anthem could help repair the relationship between players and fans.
IranNovember 24, 2022
Ghana fans waving flags during the World Cup game against Portugal

World Cup: Why has no African team ever reached a semifinal?

World Cup: Why has no African team ever reached a semifinal?

No African team has ever made it to the semifinal of a World Cup. Four former African internationals tell DW why.
AfricaNovember 24, 2022
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DW In Good Shape 25.11.2022 Fitnesscheck

How fit am I?

How fit am I?

Do the check to see if you have body strength, endurance, coordination and agility.
GermanyNovember 25, 202204:57 min
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Back to exercise basics

Back to exercise basics

If your last workout was a long time ago, then be careful when starting up again.
EuropeNovember 25, 202202:48 min
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Are fitness apps dangerous?

Are fitness apps dangerous?

The dangers of working out using just a fitness app.
GermanyNovember 25, 202204:57 min
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Latest show

CS Santosh fights his way back from the brink

Motorcycle racer CS Santosh, an icon of Indian motorsport, suffered a life-changing crash at the Dakar Rally in 2021. When he awoke from an induced coma feeling like a totally different person, Santosh was forced to start from scratch. He spoke to Sports Life about his arduous journey back from the brink, and the challenges of recovering his own unrecognizable existence.
November 25, 202212:30 min
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In the spotlight

Peter Zimmermann, co-landlord of Cologne pub "Lotta", stands in front of a red building

Bars in Germany boycott Qatar FIFA World Cup

The mood in Germany in the run-up to the World Cup has never been as subdued. Many pubs won't be showing any matches.
GermanyNovember 19, 2022
Katar WM Stadion Lusail Stadium

Fact check: How many people died for the Qatar World Cup?

Critics speak of 6,500, even 15,000, alleged deaths linked to the World Cup. But are the numbers correct?
QatarNovember 16, 2022
An oversized Adidas World Cup official matchball in front of the sports apparell maker's headquarter in Herzogenaurach, Germany

FIFA keeps sponsors on board for Qatar World Cup

The FIFA World Cup is usually a huge event for advertisers. But Qatar 2022 is mired in controversy.
QatarNovember 13, 2022
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DW Kommentarbild Sarah Wiertz

Opinion: It's time for countries to leave FIFA

Sarah Wiertz
Commentary
GermanyNovember 24, 2022

Opinion: Germany's problems neither new nor easily fixed

Thomas Klein
Commentary
GermanyNovember 23, 2022
Gerstenberger Olivia Kommentarbild App

Opinion: It's about more than a rainbow heart on an armband

Olivia Gerstenberger
Commentary
QatarNovember 21, 2022