Israel National Team

Star-Spangled exodus: How MLS became a Mecca for Israeli soccer stars

The era of the “Yored” is dead; the era of the “Ambassador” has arrived. And this season is the final proof that Israeli soccer has found itself a new home.

TAI BARIBO finds the net for D.C. United, emblematic of a new wave of Israeli soccer stars thriving on American soil.
AT JUST 16, Or Divan has skipped the natural order of Israeli soccer. From scoring over 100 goals in a season to her time in the World Cup qualifiers, the striker is proving that greatness doesn’t wait for age.

Desert diamond: Or Divan and the new dawn of Israeli women’s soccer

IF ISRAEL can somehow win both of its upcoming World Cup qualifiers at Norway and Italy this weekend, it will place itself in great position to advance.

Israel set for pivotal World Cup qualifiers against Norway, Italy

TEAM ISRAEL veteran Robb Paller's grand slam turned the game around for the blue-and-white, while starter Justin Alintoff (inset) kept the Israelis in it until the team's bats woke up in their come-from-behind 8-4 victory over France at the European Baseball Championship in Rotterdam.

Israel beats France, then loses to Brits to open Baseball Euros


Israel National Team defeats Belgium 1-0, in first win of the campaign

Shua’s late strike lifts Ben Shimon & Co. to landmark Nations League conquest of Belgium

 ISRAEL TEAMMATES Daniel Peretz (left) and Raz Shlomo celebrate after the blue-and-white beat Belgium 1-0 late Sunday in Nations League action in Budapest.

Italians beat the Israeli national team in Nations League game

The Israeli national teams gives it their best in the Nations League.

 Playing in a Nations League group with powerhouses Italy, France and Belgium has been humbling for Israel.

Ben Saraf takes leadership role for blue-and-white at U18 Euros - Interview

Just before taking to the court in Finland, Saraf spoke to The Jerusalem Post about the upcoming tournament, his future in Germany and much, much more.

ISRAELI TEENAGER Ben Saraf is one of the top international prospects looking ahead to the 2025 NBA Draft and the electric guard is co-captaining the blue-and-white at the ongoing U18 Euros.

Israel aims for Olympic glory in Paris amid high security and historic challenges - editorial

There will be 88 Israeli competitors at the Paris Games, its second-largest Olympic delegation, two fewer than in Tokyo three years ago.

 Paris 2024 Olympics - Football - Men's Group D - Mali vs Israel - Parc des Princes, Paris, France - July 24, 2024. Israel players line up during the national anthems before the match.

Israel’s Olympic soccer team set for historic return at Paris Games

Head Coach Guy Luzon’s team qualified for the Olympics as one of four European squads after a strong performance at last summer’s Under-21 UEFA European Championships.

 SEAN GOLDBERG (left) of Maccabi Haifa, is one of Israel’s over-age players for the Olympic tournament, which the blue-and-white will kick off on Wednesday against Mali.

Ben Shimon stoked for blue-and-white debut

National Team returns to pitch with friendlies against Hungary and Belarus as new coach charts course

Israel National Team coach Ran Ben Shimon.

JP Tokoto flying high in Ramat Gan, helps promoted club find early success, eyes playing for Israel

As the team celebrated yet another win to move the top-tier newcomer into third place in the league standings, the ever-so-humble Tokoto didn’t want to make too much of the dunk.

 JP TOKOTO has spent a number of years playing in Israel for different teams, and the 30-year-old forward is making an impact this season with Maccabi Ironi Ramat Gan.

Blue-and-white aims to lift country’s spirits

Soccer is secondary to the situation, as the Israel National Team embarks on a 4-games-in-10-days qualifying stretch.

 ISRAEL COACH Alon Hazan (left), midfielder Neta Lavi (middle) and Sports Director Yossi Benayoun speak ahead of the upcoming set of Group I Euro 2024 qualifiers.

Forward Artzi, others to prove tenacity of Israel basketball

The last team standing will earn a ticket to the Olympic qualifying tourney itself next summer just ahead of the Paris Games.

 AFTER MANY years of sitting on the bench for the National Team, Netanel Artzi will get more playing time for Israel in the Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournament this weekend.

Blue-and-white beats Spain, duel with Germans on tap

The Israel National Team in tackle football has won an astonishing victory against Spain, now Germany stands before them.

ISRAEL RECEIVER Nabiel Ben Shalom (left) dives for a ball during the blue-and-white’s 30-23 victory over Spain.