World cup soccer
Desert diamond: Or Divan and the new dawn of Israeli women’s soccer
Divan is a rare talent in the local landscape, her superb aerial game making her a constant threat on high balls, completing the profile of a truly modern and well-rounded player.
Iranian military has been 'decimated,' Trump says, urging world to continue using Strait of Hormuz
Iran World Cup withdrawal threat leaves FIFA pondering options
Iran considers withdrawing from 2026 FIFA World Cup due to regional conflict
Ex-FIFA chief Sepp Blatter backs boycott of US World Cup over Trump policies
Sepp Blatter backed calls to boycott the US hosted World Cup, as international soccer figures raised concerns over travel bans and immigration policies under the Trump administration.
FIFA assigns LGBT-themed World Cup game to Iran, where homosexuality is punishable by death
As with many Islamic countries, homosexuality is outlawed in Iran and punishable by death. Many LGBTQ+ Iranians have fled the country, looking for asylum in the United States or the Middle East.
US President DonaldTrump wins FIFA's inaugural peace prize after Nobel controversy
"I don't need prizes. I need to save lives," Trump said. "I saved millions and millions of lives, and that's really what I want to do."
Messi's Argentina, Ronaldo's Portugal, alongside best World Cup games to watch from Israel
The games would not be held during the middle of the day, as was the case with many matches during the Club World Cup back in July, mainly because of the high temperatures expected in North America.
Mexico to kick off 2026 World Cup against South Africa
South Africa are appearing for the first time since 2010, when they drew with Mexico in the opening match but failed to reach the knockout stage.
Iran to boycott World Cup draw over US visa issues
"The Iranian delegation will not be present for the World Cup draw in relation to the latest status of issuing visas for the Iranian delegation", federation spokesman Amir Mehdi Alavi said.
‘We’ll reach a major tournament’: Coach confident despite Israel's exit from World Cup qualifiers
“The harshest criticism we’ll hear is the criticism we direct at ourselves. We have a goal, and we know and will know how to reach it. I’m very proud of the players," said the team's coach.
Blue-and-white closes campaign in style: Israel impresses in 4-1 victory in Moldova
Israel finished its World Cup qualifying campaign on a high, defeating Moldova 4-1 in Chisinau, powered by a brace from defender Roy Revivo, his first two international goals.
Israel national soccer team aims to finish 2026 World Cup qualifiers on a strong note
Ben Shimon & Co. close World Cup qualifiers at Moldova seeking redemption, growth, and steps toward future success
Cristiano Ronaldo clarifies 'soon' means one or two years before retirement
"I feel very good in this moment. I score goals, I still feel quick and sharp. But of course, let's be honest. What I mean by soon is probably one or two years," he said.
