Soccer
Israeli soccer set for another thrilling season
Defending champion Hapoel Beersheba leads a crowded field of contenders, with Beitar Jerusalem, Hapoel Tel Aviv, and the country’s traditional powerhouses all eyeing the title.
Benson to be released or frozen: Maccabi Haifa will sign another foreign player
Hungarian champions in talks to sign Maccabi Haifa's Peter Agba
Israel withdraws support for embattled FIFA President Gianni Infantino
'May God have mercy on their martyrs': Egypt's soccer coach celebrates win with Palestinian flag
“My heart and soul are with them,” he said post-game. “May God have mercy on their martyrs. I dedicate this victory to the Egyptian people and to the Palestinian people, the good and noble people."
Egypt says police officer pushed player, team director at World Cup
"The situation was resolved on scene, and DPD met with representatives of the team to address their concerns," the Dallas Police Department said in a statement.
Israeli Uri Geller goes toe-to-toe with Ghanian witch doctor over World Cup curses - interview
Speaking with the Post, Geller said that with his positive thinking, he could make anything happen, and had no need to fear curses or negative energy.
Roots, Ronaldo, and regional rivalries: How Israelis choose their World Cup favorites
Israelis, without a team of their own in the football tournament, are adopting other nations to root for during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Time to go home: Iran's World Cup dream ends after Austria's last-gasp equalizer sends them out
Uncertainty over visas and Iran's conflict with the US meant the team had to commute from their tournament base in co-host Mexico to the United States for their three group games.
US seizes nearly 400 websites that were illegally streaming World Cup, DOJ says
Servers and domains linked to the unauthorized streaming of the tournament's matches were targeted in Peru and Bulgaria, with additional disruptions in Croatia, Romania, Poland, and Colombia.
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?
Cape Verde, the FIFA World Cup 2026 underdog with unexpected Moroccan Jewish roots
According to the Cape Verde Jewish Heritage Project, Sephardi Jews from Morocco and Gibraltar settled in Cabo Verde in the mid-19th century, after Portugal abolished the Inquisition in 1821.
Vehicle hits crowd in Mexico's Cabo San Lucas at World Cup gathering, city hall says
An unverified video has circulated on social media showing a car ramming a crowd; Reuters couldn't immediately verify its authenticity.
Israel’s World Cup path would be easier through Asia. Here’s why it’s sticking with Europe
Israel is the only non-European country trying to reach the tournament through UEFA, while most of its neighbors seek places through the Asian Football Confederation.
