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During the 2026 FIFA World Cup, remember: Jewish players need serious rabbinical advice - opinion

We are by far the most irritating people on the planet. With such a reputation, the FIFA World Cup should be child’s play. So, why are we not even in the running?

CLOSE, PERSONAL friend: Famous Dutch footballer Johan Cruyff, inside Amsterdam’s Ajax Arena Stadium.
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JUNE 24: A general view of the game during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group B match between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Qatar at Seattle Stadium on June 24, 2026 in Seattle, Washington.

FIFA gives green light for rainbow flags at Egypt v Iran World Cup clash

FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group H - Uruguay v Cape Verde - Fans gather in Praia - Praia, Cape Verde - June 21, 2026 Cape Verde fans pose for a photograph during the match screening

Cape Verde, the FIFA World Cup 2026 underdog with unexpected Moroccan Jewish roots

The FIFA World Cup 2026 qualification match between Estonia and Israel in Tallinn, Estonia, on June 6, 2025

Israel’s World Cup path would be easier through Asia. Here’s why it’s sticking with Europe


Hanukkah, Qatar, World Cup, Messi and 'yahrzeit' - opinion

The real winners of Qatar 2022 are the Iranian team, who did not sing their regime’s anthem and who might be facing the death penalty. They are the moral winners of these world championships.

 LIONEL MESSI (L) and the Argentina team arrive in Buenos Aires after winning the World Cup, Dec. 22; coach Leonel Scaloni at R.

Morocco’s World Cup achievement also has greater implications - opinion

Simple human joy of victory: Arabs and Jews celebrate side-by-side with no one staging it for the world’s cameras.

 Morocco's success in the Qatar World Cup has profound implications.

Why did Qatar putting traditional garment on Messi cause controversy? - analysis

Following Argentina's win over France at the 2022 World Cup, people are criticizing Qatar's Emir for putting traditional robe on Messi.

Qatar Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani presents Argentina forward Lionel Messi (10) with a traditional robe after he won the 2022 World Cup final against France at Lusail Stadium.

With epic World Cup final, has Qatar helped its reputation? - analysis

While the West talks about democracy, it often outsources its security to regimes like Ankara. This is why Qatar, Pakistan and many other regimes are key Western partners

 Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 - Final - Argentina v France - Lusail Stadium, Lusail, Qatar - December 18, 2022 General view of a pyrotechnic display pictured from outside the stadium after the match

Police in Israel watch World Cup Final at drug lab after raid

The police arrived at the site of an illegal cannabis growing operation after someone reported a gas leak.

Argentina defender Gonzalo Montiel (4) approaches the ball before taking a kick during a penalty shootout during the 2022 World Cup final against France at Lusail Stadium, Lusail, Qatar, Dec 18, 2022.

We need to work on revealing the truth, make sure younger Arabs are aware of it

We can only move towards a truly new Middle East once we reveal the truth.

 FANS HOLD up a large Palestinian flag with the message ‘Free Palestine,’ at a World Cup match between the Netherlands and Qatar at Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor, Qatar, last month.

Argentina beats France 4-2 on penalties to win World Cup

Argentina wins the World Cup after beating France 4-2 on penalties.

 Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 - Final - Argentina v France - Lusail Stadium, Lusail, Qatar - December 18, 2022 Argentina players celebrate winning the World Cup

Qatar World Cup: Doha's guests welcomed with introduction to Islam - report

The Qatar World Cup is the first time the venerated soccer tournament was hosted in the Middle East, or in a Muslim country at all. For many, it may be their first trip to a Muslim country.

 Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 - Katara Cultural Village, Doha, Qatar - November 23, 2022 General view of pedestrians walking past a mural

Who is the Israeli who directed the World Cup Pringles ad?

At age 33, Israeli director Tal Zagreba can already look back on an impressive career of over a decade in the stage business, mainly international.

Film festival (Illustrative)

Moroccan team in World Cup triggers emotions to many Moroccan immigrants

NATIONAL AFFAIRS: Many Israelis wanted to root for the underdog but they couldn't. What stood in their way? Demonstrators waving the Palestinian flag and all it represented.

 FANS IN Jaffa watch Wednesday night’s World Cup semifinal match between France and Morocco.