World cup soccer

Star-Spangled exodus: How MLS became a Mecca for Israeli soccer stars

The era of the “Yored” is dead; the era of the “Ambassador” has arrived. And this season is the final proof that Israeli soccer has found itself a new home.

TAI BARIBO finds the net for D.C. United, emblematic of a new wave of Israeli soccer stars thriving on American soil.
AT JUST 16, Or Divan has skipped the natural order of Israeli soccer. From scoring over 100 goals in a season to her time in the World Cup qualifiers, the striker is proving that greatness doesn’t wait for age.

Desert diamond: Or Divan and the new dawn of Israeli women’s soccer

US President Donald Trump takes a question as he speaks during a press conference at Trump National Doral Miami in Miami, Florida, March 9, 2026.

Iranian military has been 'decimated,' Trump says, urging world to continue using Strait of Hormuz

A man drives a motorcycle past a giant poster in support of Iran's football team

Iran World Cup withdrawal threat leaves FIFA pondering options


Qatar's tourism industry thrives post-World Cup: 347% increase in arrivals expected

Doha is increasingly competitive with more traditional tourist centers such as Dubai and Manama.

  Fans arriving in Qatar - Hamad International Airport, Doha, Qatar - November 19, 2022

A Jewish guide to the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup

Here’s a Jewish guide to the Women’s World Cup, which started Thursday and concludes Aug. 20.

Soccer ball (illustrative)

Grapevine July 19, 2023: Au revoir, Monsieur Ambassadeur

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 OUTGOING FRENCH AMBASSADOR Eric Danon and his wife, Marie.

The world needs to achieve gender equality in sports - opinion

The growth of women’s sports demonstrates to young girls that they have the same opportunities as boys. It allows them to see and display leadership.

 Soccer: 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup Send Off-Wales at USA

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