World cup soccer
Ex-FIFA chief Sepp Blatter backs boycott of US World Cup over Trump policies
Sepp Blatter backed calls to boycott the US hosted World Cup, as international soccer figures raised concerns over travel bans and immigration policies under the Trump administration.
FIFA assigns LGBT-themed World Cup game to Iran, where homosexuality is punishable by death
US President DonaldTrump wins FIFA's inaugural peace prize after Nobel controversy
Messi's Argentina, Ronaldo's Portugal, alongside best World Cup games to watch from Israel
The World Cup and Iran protests
The Jerusalem Post Podcast with Yaakov Katz and Lahav Harkov.
US soccer writer died of aneurysm at World Cup, his widow says
An aortic aneurysm caused the death of Grant Wahl, who was tweeting about the Netherlands-Argentina match when he collapsed.
Morocco targets diplomatic goals after World Cup run
The country aims to turn admiration for its team and expanded ties with African football federations into diplomatic capital in the Western Sahara dispute.
New Qatari restrictions force Morocco to cancel World Cup fan flights
Following new restrictions from the Qatari authorities, Moroccan fans may be forced to miss watching their country in the semi-finals.
World Cup: Second journalist dies in Qatar 'unexpectedly' - report
Khalid al-Misslam's death came to light shortly after a US sports journalist died suddenly while covering the FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
Arab politicians should learn from their sports teams - opinion
What makes teams win on the pitch can only be converted to the political arena if concepts of selflessness, teamwork and proper strategy and execution are carried out.
Morocco make history as first Arab country to reach World Cup semi-finals
Portugal manager Fernando Santos said that he would not change his decision of leaving Cristiano Ronaldo on the bench even after his team was knocked-out from the World Cup due to a 1-0 defeat.
US soccer journalist Grant Wahl dies in Qatar, brother suspects foul play
Grant Wahl, outspoken in his opposition to Qatar hosting the World Cup, died Friday while covering the tournament in Doha.
The extremes of the Arab world’s approach to Israel
REGIONAL AFFAIRS: Journalist Ohad Hemo describes covering the World Cup in Qatar and his adventures with Iranians and Palestinians.
Voices from the Arab press: Did Washington revive military option against Iran?
A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.
