Deutsche Welle: DW.com - Sports https://www.dw.com/s-8171?maca=en-rss-en-sports-1027-rdf hourly 4 2002-05-01T00:00:00Z 2026-06-04T11:20:45Z https://rss.dw.com/images/DW-L-RGB_whitebg.png https://www.dw.com/s-8171?maca=en-rss-en-sports-1027-rdf News, Analysis and Service from Germany and Europe - in 30 Languages https://www.dw.com/en/2026-world-cup-6-things-you-need-to-know/a-77066450?maca=en-rss-en-sports-1027-rdf The 2026 World Cup is to be bigger than all of its predecessors. Whether it will be better is an entirely different question. DW fills you in on what you need to know. 2026-06-04T08:18:00Z Sports en 77066450 https://www.dw.com/en/is-nation-hopping-ruining-german-youth-football/a-77378920?maca=en-rss-en-sports-1027-rdf Many young German footballers are choosing other countries over Germany. DFB Director Andreas Rettig is aiming to change this and is calling for a compensation fee. 2026-06-01T14:21:00Z Sports en 77378920 https://www.dw.com/en/young-german-talents-impress-in-world-cup-tune-up-vs-finland/a-77371601?maca=en-rss-en-sports-1027-rdf Deniz Undav and Lennart Karl delivered strong performances in Germany's last game at home before the start of 2026 FIFA World Cup. 2026-06-01T08:34:00Z Sports en 77371601 https://www.dw.com/en/germany-2026-world-cup-squad-announcement-neuer-returns/a-77212854?maca=en-rss-en-sports-1027-rdf Two years after retiring from international football, Manuel Neuer is back in Germany's 2026 World Cup squad. 2026-05-21T11:19:00Z Sports en 77212854 https://www.dw.com/en/world-cup-david-beckham-to-get-hollywood-walk-of-fame-star/a-77398896?maca=en-rss-en-sports-1027-rdf Former Manchester United and England superstar to be honored for role in "elevating soccer's profile in America" ahead of FIFA World Cup. 2026-06-03T02:09:00Z News en 77398896 https://www.dw.com/en/serena-williams-confirms-return-to-professional-tennis/a-77381627?maca=en-rss-en-sports-1027-rdf The tennis icon will play doubles tennis at a grass court tournament this month, marking an expected return to the sport. 2026-06-01T18:39:00Z News en 77381627 https://www.dw.com/en/psg-s-team-of-talents-retain-champions-league-title/a-77360206?maca=en-rss-en-sports-1027-rdf Paris Saint-Germain were unable to score from open play against a resilient Arsenal but won their second successive title on penalties. Luis Enrique has built a team to be proud of at the oil-rich club. 2026-05-30T21:17:00Z Sports en 77360206 https://www.dw.com/en/kai-havertz-arsenal-and-germany-s-man-for-the-big-moment/a-77308660?maca=en-rss-en-sports-1027-rdf Germany forward Kai Havertz is set to play in his second Champions League final. The Arsenal man is a match winner. 2026-05-29T14:44:00Z Sports en 77308660 https://www.dw.com/en/the-german-gym-fighting-the-far-right-with-mma/a-77291434?maca=en-rss-en-sports-1027-rdf The far right is increasingly using MMA to recruit new members. But a gym in Chemnitz, in the east of Germany, is fighting back with a martial arts program focused on diversity and empowerment. 2026-05-27T07:09:00Z Sports en 77291434 https://www.dw.com/en/freiburg-s-europa-league-final-proof-another-way-can-work/a-77198696?maca=en-rss-en-sports-1027-rdf Bundesliga side Freiburg might have lost their first-ever European final to Aston Villa, but their European run is a reminder that success in football can be achieved without big spending or a loss of identity. 2026-05-20T14:48:00Z Sports en 77198696 https://www.dw.com/en/enhanced-games-pushing-human-potential-or-lethal-circus/a-77201096?maca=en-rss-en-sports-1027-rdf Investors like Peter Thiel and Donald Trump Jr. see the Enhanced Games as proof of how far human limits can stretch. For doping experts, the danger is clear and grave. DW explains the latest controversial sporting event. 2026-05-20T07:48:00Z Sports en 77201096 https://www.dw.com/en/can-women-s-football-help-reconnect-north-and-south-korea/a-77198739?maca=en-rss-en-sports-1027-rdf For the first time in more than seven years, North Korean athletes will compete in the South. Analysts are divided on whether it is a clever propaganda move by Pyongyang or a genuine step toward detente. 2026-05-19T04:55:00Z World en 77198739 https://www.dw.com/en/sport-helping-displaced-lebanese-living-in-stadium-to-cope/a-77080170?maca=en-rss-en-sports-1027-rdf More than a million people have been forced to flee their homes in southern Lebanon due to fighting between Israeli forces and Hezbollah. As many shelter in Beirut stadiums, sport is sometimes a welcome distraction. 2026-05-12T11:34:00Z Sports en 77080170