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Gegenüber Edition: Soccer World Cup 2026 More Than a Game

Three countries, one tournament: the Men’s Soccer World Cup in North America becomes a stage for cultural encounters—between stadiums and streets, migration and myth, commerce and community. Discover the new Gegenüber edition, available in German, English, French, and Spanish.

Grafik eines Balles, der links im Bild von einem weißen Tornetz aufgefangen wird, aber das Netz deutlich nach außen zieht. Blauer Hintergrund © Goethe-Institut, Ricardo Roa

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Breaking Lines

The triumphs of teamwork, broken glass ceilings, the devotion of fandom—soccer lovers of all stripes find solidarity and perseverance both on and off the field. To mark the 2026 FIFA World Cup’s arrival in North America this summer, this collection of films celebrates the empowering, unifying force of “the beautiful game”. Stream for free through July 31! 

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The Onleihe is Goethe-Institut’s digital library (eLibrary). More than 23,000 German language eBooks, audio books, movies, materials for German language learners, magazines and newspapers are available for downloading from the Onleihe.

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