World cup soccer

Blue-and-white bows out of World Cup race race

Mistakes proved costly in the qualifier in Italy, with a 3-0 defeat officially eliminating the Israelis from contention.

ITALY'S GIANLUCA MANCINI scores Azzurri’s third goal past Israeli defender Or Blorian (5) in the 3-0 victory World Cup qualifying win for the hosts in Udine.
A pro-Palestine protester with a flare during a march against the Israeli soccer team ahead of the Italy v Israel match in Udine, Italy, October 14, 2025.

Clashes at pro-Palestinian march against Italy vs Israel FIFA World Cup qualifier

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

 FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 - FIFA President Press Conference - Main Media Center, Doha, Qatar - November 19, 2022 FIFA president Gianni Infantino during a press conference.

Football cannot solve conflict but carries message of peace, says FIFA's Infantino


Israel's refusal to be annihilated shouldn't lead to becoming a boycotted sports pariah - editorial

Calls to ban Israeli teams from European competitions equate Israel with Russia, risking sport becoming a battlefield for politics instead of unity.

 PAOK fans gather in the city center to protest against Maccabi Tel Aviv - Thessaloniki, Greece - September 24, 2025.

Israel, Trump admin working to block UEFA from banning Israel from European soccer

A majority of UEFA member states are currently in favor of suspending the Jewish state, according to sources cited by The Times.

PAOK fans gather in the city center to protest against Maccabi Tel Aviv - Thessaloniki, Greece - September 24, 2025 General view of a Palestine flag as a banner is displayed during the protest reading "your pitch your choice boycott Israel."

FIFA 2026 world cup draws over 1.5 million ticket requests in 24 hours

Fans registered in the Visa Pre‑Sale Draw, a lottery‑style application that gave applicants a chance to buy tickets during the first phase of sales for the largest edition in World Cup history.

Israel's Tai Baribo shoots at goal in the World Cup qualifying match against Italy, in Debrecen, Hungary, September 8, 2025.

What can the Israel team expect if it reaches the FIFA World Cup 2026?

The Israeli team is ready to play in the 1970 World Cup in Mexico.

Israel's soccer team loses 5-4 to Italy in close-fought FIFA World Cup qualifier

Israel scored four goals but fell to Italy in a nine-goal clash in Hungary. The defeat drops Israel to third, with crucial matches vs. Norway and Italy ahead.

Israel's Manor Solomon in action with Italy's Riccardo Orsolini, World Cup qualifying in Hungary's Debrecen, September 8, 2025.

High-stakes for Israel to qualify in World Cup in upcoming match against Italy

A loss against Italy Monday would put a huge wrench in Israel potentially qualifying for the World Cup.

OSCAR GLOUKH and Israel had plenty to celebrate against Moldova in a 4-0 victory.

Druze teens bring their story from Majdal Shams to Budapest through soccer

About 30 Druze teens from Majdal Shams, survivors of a Hezbollah rocket attack, will train and share their story in Hungary.

The scene at the soccer field where a rocket crashed in Majdal Shams, July 27, 2024.

Israel beats Moldova 4-0, gets key win to aim for playoffs in WC Qualifiers round

With goals from Dror Peretz, Manor Solomon, Tai Baribo, and Oscar Gloukh, Israel left Moldova with three points and a good form to face Italy on Monday.

The World Cup qualifier soccer match between Moldova and Israel at Zimbru Stadium in Chisinau, Moldova, September 5, 2025.

Israel's national soccer team back to 2026 World Cup qualifying

Ben Shimon sets high goals for matches Moldova and Italy while balancing security challenges, player form, and squad unity.

 ISRAEL WINGER Manor Solomon (10) finalized a loan this week from Tottenham to Villarreal ahead of the blue-and-white’s pair of World Cup qualifiers this weekend, against Moldova and Italy, in which the 26-year-old is slated to feature.

Tensions mount as Norway restricts Israel's world cup qualifier entry

Israel has been told it can only enter one day prior to kickoff due to what the Norwegians cited as security concerns.

DAN BITON and the Israel national team resumes its World Cup qualifying campaign this week against Moldova.

Morocco’s field of opportunities ahead of the 2030 World Cup - opinion

Morocco's consistent policy views sports as a key driver of social, economic, and educational development.

 FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 - Quarter Final - Morocco v Portugal - Al Thumama Stadium, Doha, Qatar - December 10, 2022 Portugal's Bruno Fernandes shoots at goal.