
Disney's version has many variations on the original story, published in 1837. For example, the sea witch is a marginal character in the book - she has no name. In the cartoon, she is known as Ursula, with visual characteristics inspired by the famous drag queen and actress Divine. Another variation is that the ending is different: in the tale, the mermaid disappears and turns into an ethereal spirit,..

Approximately 309 women were auditioned for the role of Cinderella, but it was Ilene Woods who was chosen by Walt Disney after he heard demo songs performed by her. She had no idea she was being tested until Walt hired her. She recorded the songs at the request of some of her songwriting friends, who sent them to Walt without informing her...
The eighth day of the competition:
The eighth day of the 2026 World Cup was marked by decisive matches and important results in the race for qualification. The teams entered the field under pressure to earn points, and the round delivered excitement, goals, and changes in the group standings.
Czechia 1 x 1 South Africa:
Atlanta, USA – 12:00 PM local time
Czechia showed..
The fifteenth day of the competition:
The fifteenth day of the 2026 World Cup brings six clashes between high-level national teams with varied styles, with matches played across the United States and marked by intensity, balance, and a strong fight for a place in the next stage.
Ecuador vs Germany:
New York/New Jersey – 16:00 local / 21:00 in Lisbon
Ecuador relies..
The eleventh day of the competition:
The eleventh day of the 2026 World Cup brings new clashes between European, Asian, African and American national teams, with high expectations of balance and a direct impact on the standings.
Spain vs Saudi Arabia:
Atlanta, USA – 12:00 (local time)
Spain relies on ball possession, patient build-up play and strong creativity in midfield.
Saudi..
The tenth day of the competition:
The tenth day of the 2026 World Cup brought together teams from different continents in important qualification matches, with results that had a direct impact on the race for places in the next round.
Netherlands 5 x 1 Sweden:
Houston, USA – 12:00
The Netherlands confirmed its attacking strength and secured an impressive 5-1 victory..
The ninth day of the competition:
The ninth day of the 2026 World Cup featured national teams from different continents in important matches for qualification.
United States 2 x 0 Australia:
Seattle, USA – 12:00
The United States confirmed its favoritism with a 2-0 victory, controlling the pace and dominating key moments of the match.
How it went:
The American..
The twelfth day of the competition:
The twelfth day of the 2026 World Cup brings new clashes between national teams from different continents, with high expectations of balanced matches and a direct impact on the fight for qualification.
Argentina vs Austria:
Dallas, USA – 12:00 (local time)
Argentina relies on individual talent, ball possession and creativity in attack.
Austria..
The fourteenth day of the competition:
The fourteenth day of the 2026 World Cup brings together six important clashes, with teams from different continents competing in balanced and high-intensity matches during the decisive stage.
Switzerland vs Canada:
Vancouver, Canada – 12:00 local time / 20:00 in Lisbon
Switzerland brings tactical organization and strong defensive..
Uruguay was the host country of the first FIFA World Cup in 1930, marking the beginning of the greatest football competition on the planet. The tournament took place between July 13 and July 30, 1930.
Historical context
Uruguay had won the 1924 and 1928 Olympic Games, which strengthened its bid.
The competition featured 13 teams: 7 from South America, 4 from Europe, and 2 from..
The sixteenth day of the competition:
The sixteenth day of the 2026 World Cup features six clashes between high-level national teams, with matches spread across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, marked by intensity, balance, and a strong fight for progression.
Norway vs France:
Boston, USA – 15:00 local / 20:00 in Lisbon
Norway relies on physical strength, long..
The thirteenth day of the competition:
The thirteenth day of the 2026 World Cup brings four more international matchups, with national teams aiming to maintain their rhythm in the decisive phase of the competition, in games that promise balance and high intensity.
Portugal vs Uzbekistan:
Houston, USA – 12:00 (local time) / 18:00 in Lisbon
Portugal enters with strong..