World cup soccer

FIFA to meet Iran officials in Istanbul over World Cup participation in the US

FIFA will meet Iranian officials in Istanbul to reassure Iran’s national team over World Cup participation, ensuring safe entry amid US and Canada restrictions.

FIFA World Cup - Inter-Confederation Playoffs - Semi Final - New Caledonia v Jamaica - Estadio Guadalajara, Guadalajara, Mexico, A fan holds up the flag of Iran in the stands before the match. - March 26, 2026.
 FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Preview, Doha, Qatar - November 18, 2022 The FIFA World Cup logo is pictured on the Corniche Promenade ahead of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.

White House denies reports of visa issues for Iraq’s World Cup team

DRAW ASSISTANT Tom Brady, Draw assistant Shaquille O’Neal, Co-Conductor Samantha Johnson, FIFA Legend Rio Ferdinand, Draw assistant Aaron Judge and Draw assistant Wayne Gretzky stand on stage as Iran is illuminated on the screen during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Official Draw.

Iranian FA says will meet FIFA to seek World Cup assurances in next few days

Protesters react as they hold demonstration placards outside the Vancouver Convention Centre during the 76th FIFA Congress on April 30, 2026.

FIFA head announces no changes to Iran's World Cup schedule as protestors demand team ban


Historic 1989 Israel-Colombia soccer match showcased in new documentary

Ambassador Gali Dagan

Editor's Notes: Israel’s World Cup Cinderella story

“There is only one big, united family. If only we would learn to live in such brotherhood and peace in our country.”

 ISRAELI PLAYERS celebrate after defeating South Korea to take third place in the FIFA Under-20 World Cup tournament, last Sunday in La Plata, Argentina.

Israel comes third place in FIFA U-20 World cup after victory over South Korea

Israel played against South Korea for the third-place title after losing to Uruguay in the semifinal round, who then went on to win the entire tournament after defeating Italy.

 Israel's Ilay Feingold in action with South Korea's Bae Jun-Ho - FIFA Under-20 World Cup - Third-Place Playoff - Israel v South Korea - Estadio Unico Diego Armando Maradona, La Plata, Argentina - June 11, 2023.

Blue-and-white playing with house money

Haim has U20 National Team riding crazy hot streak heading into World Cup semifinal vs Uruguay

Picture of Israel head coach Ofir Haim celebrating with Anan Khalaili

Israel's U20 World Cup success shows need to fight sports boycotts - opinion

A pattern of boycotts and discrimination against Israeli teams and athletes has been repeated throughout Israel’s 75-year history with the hope of turning it into a pariah and leading to its demise.

 ISRAELI TEAM members celebrate after the quarterfinal victory over Brazil at the FIFA U20 World Cup Argentina 2023 on Saturday.

Uruguayan Jewish soccer fans face World Cup dilemma: Root for Uruguay or Israel?

Strong pro-Israel sentiment is common throughout Latin America’s large Jewish communities.

 FIFA U20 World Cup Argentina 2023 - Quarter Final - Israel v Brazil - Estadio San Juan del Bicentenario, San Juan, Argentina - June 3, 2023 Israel's Anan Khalaili and Ilay Feingold celebrate after the match

Israel's FIFA U20 World Cup success is a miracle for unity - comment

For a moment – just a moment – Israel's U20 World Cup success gave everyone in this divided land something to cheer about. Finally, consensus over something.

 ANAN KHALAILI (left) is the latest sporting hero for Israel. The 18-year-old Sakhnin native scored a dramatic stoppage-time goal to send the blue-and-white to a 1-0 victory over Uzbekistan in the last-16 of the FIFA Under-20 World Cup in Argentina

Israel Under-20 to face off against Uruguay in the semifinals

With Uruguay's victory against the United States on Sunday night, they will be facing off against the Jewish state in a soccer match later this week.

  FIFA U20 World Cup Argentina 2023 - Quarter Final - Israel v Brazil - Estadio San Juan del Bicentenario, San Juan, Argentina - June 3, 2023 Israel's Ilay Feingold celebrates after the match

Israel continues historic run at FIFA Under-20, advances to semi-finals

The team dedicated the historic victory to the IDF soldiers murdered in the terrorist attack along the Egyptian border earlier.

 FIFA U20 World Cup Argentina 2023 - Quarter Final - Israel v Brazil - Estadio San Juan del Bicentenario, San Juan, Argentina - June 3, 2023 Israel's Anan Khalaili celebrates scoring their first goal

Israel reaches FIFA Under 20 World Cup quarterfinals with 0:1 victory

Israel successfully claimed victory just minutes before the end of the match, scoring a goal at the 97th-minute mark.

 ANAN KHALAILI (left) is the latest sporting hero for Israel. The 18-year-old Sakhnin native scored a dramatic stoppage-time goal to send the blue-and-white to a 1-0 victory over Uzbekistan in the last-16 of the FIFA Under-20 World Cup in Argentina