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


'I considered performing naked' - Argentina's nat'l anthem singer

Lali Espósito, who had been harassed the night that Argentina won the FIFA World Cup, told about the surprising thought that crossed her mind that night.

 19th Latin Grammy Awards – Photo Room – Las Vegas

The World Cup is over. Will Qatar honor the AlUla agreement?

Qatar did not agree to the 13 conditions imposed by the boycotting countries – Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain, and experts expect Qatar to return to its previous activities

 A general view shows Pearl Island, an artificial island spanning nearly four square kilometres, ahead of the FIFA 2022 World Cup soccer tournament at Katara Cultural Village in Doha, Qatar November 17, 2022.

Cristiano Ronaldo to play in Middle East, signs with Saudi team

The deal between Ronaldo and the Saudi Arabian team is said to last until 2025.

 A general view of an Al Nassr soccer jersey and Cristiano Ronaldo's surname and number on a heat press, after it was announced the player has signed a contract with the club, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia December 31, 2022.

World Cup: Fitting in with Israelis by watching soccer - opinion

Forty years in this country, and I finally care about soccer. Not local soccer, perhaps, but at least international soccer.

 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

An 11-year-old Israeli soccer player with a bright future

Costs threatened to keep a promising young soccer player off the field. Degel Menashe stepped in and paid for the travel expenses.

 Soccer practice never stops: Dan Haokip in his bedroom.

Voices from the Arab press: Lionel Messi isn’t just a good player, he’s also a good human

A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.

 ARGENTINA’S LIONEL MESSi celebrates winning the Golden Ball award during the World Cup trophy ceremony earlier this month.

How should Israel feel about the 2022 Qatar World Cup? - opinion

We shouldn’t be willing to accept anti-Israel signage as an acceptable default to shrug off. Where were the FIFA officials enforcing the no-politics rules at the World Cup?

 MOROCCO’S DEFENDER #18 Jawad El Yamiq waves the Palestinian flag after his team won the World Cup match against Canada, in Doha, Dec. 1.

A Messi country: Argentina's Jews celebrate World Cup victory

DIASPORA AFFAIRS: Despite a history of antisemitic incidents, Argentina’s Jewish community joined in the national celebrations

 ARGENTINA FANS gather at Buenos Aires’s Obelisk after the World Cup victory parade was canceled, earlier this week.

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.

My Word: Passing phrases in time

Far from going into goblin mode, I was spurred into action and motivated to find out what was happening lexographically elsewhere. The results continued to surprise.

 A young woman ‘sploots’ in ‘goblin mode’ as she participates in an event marking World Lazy Day (Illustrative).