World Cup's limited public viewings in Austria and new tip contest in Berlin

In Austria, only a handful of official public‑viewing sites are available for the 2026 FIFA World Cup because of the time‑zone shift and summer heat. Venues include the Donauturm in Vienna, the Olympia‑World in Innsbruck for evening matches, a central square in Klagenfurt that can host about 5,000 fans for games ending by 23:00, and a special event on the See‑Bühne in Mörbisch, Burgenland to watch Austria vs Argentina, with former players Hans Krankl and Toni Polster providing expert commentary.

In Germany, the Berliner Morgenpost, part of FUNKE Regional Media, has launched a free online tip‑competition called TippBlitz for the World Cup. The platform lets Berlin readers and newspaper staff predict match results, create private tip rounds, and compete for prizes such as a SPORT AUTO PLUS subscription. Registration runs from 11 June to 19 July 2026, with real‑time scoring and an app for iOS and Android.