Israel National Team

Soccer: Israel's Abu Farchi sent off after controversial gun gesture celebration

Israel forward Saied Abu Farchi was shown a red card after celebrating his goal against Austria by using the corner flag to mimic a gun, leaving Israel with 10 players in a 3-1 Nations League defeat.

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Israel's forward #22 Saied Abu Farchi (top L) celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the UEFA Nations League Group B3 football match between Austria and Israel in Linz, Austria on September 24, 2026.
Israel Coach Ran Ben Shimon has challenged the blue-and-white to compete for the top two places in its Nations League group as the team begins a demanding international campaign.

Israel head coach Ran Ben Shimon addresses grueling schedule ahead of Nations League opener

Ben Shimon said Israel’s objective in the Nations League is clear: challenge for the top two places while recognizing the competition’s importance as a pathway toward the European Championship.

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“Krunic gave me the keys to lead”.

Yair Kravitz: 'In the Israeli national team, every player needs to show up'

Yair Kravitz explains why he is optimistic about Hapoel Holon and discusses the gaps with top clubs and national team criticism: "We have talent."

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Kraft Stadium in Jerusalem, seen from above.

From Jerusalem to LA28: American Football is flourishing in Israel at the Kraft Stadium

For American football in Israel, the Kraft name is not simply written on a stadium. It is part of the story of how the sport was built.

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Israel edges Estonia 2-1 to start 2026 World Cup qualifiers with a win

Eli Dasa’s first international goal secures Israel’s 2-1 victory over Estonia in World Cup qualifying match.

MARCH 24, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
ISRAEL DEFENDER Eli Dasa (right) scores his side’s second goal past Estonia ’keeper Matvei Igonen in the 75th minute of the blue-and-white 2-1 World Cup qualification victory at Nagyerdei Stadion in Debrecen, Hungary.

National Team set for World Cup qualifiers against Estonia and Norway in Hungary

Ahead of the two matches, head coach Ran Ben Shimon addressed various topics, including the starting goalkeeper decision and squad selection. 

MARCH 21, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
ISRAEL HAS a pivotal weekend ahead in World Cup qualifying, with matches against Estonia and Norway on tap, with the blue-and-white ‘hosting’ in Debrecen, Hungary.

Eyes on 2026: Road to World Cup begins for the Israel national team

Despite some nerves, the blue-and-white are working hard to make their 2026 World Cup dreams a reality

DECEMBER 18, 2024ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
MANOR SOLOMON (pictured above in a Israel-Belarus Euro 2024 qualifier in September 2023) and the National Team hope to soon get back to playing at Bloomfield Stadium as the 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign is set to kick off.

Israel National Team defeats Belgium 1-0, in first win of the campaign

Shua’s late strike lifts Ben Shimon & Co. to landmark Nations League conquest of Belgium

NOVEMBER 18, 2024ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
ISRAEL TEAMMATES Daniel Peretz (left) and Raz Shlomo celebrate after the blue-and-white beat Belgium 1-0 late Sunday in Nations League action in Budapest.

Italians beat the Israeli national team in Nations League game

The Israeli national teams gives it their best in the Nations League.

OCTOBER 15, 2024ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
Playing in a Nations League group with powerhouses Italy, France and Belgium has been humbling for Israel.

Ben Saraf takes leadership role for blue-and-white at U18 Euros - Interview

Just before taking to the court in Finland, Saraf spoke to The Jerusalem Post about the upcoming tournament, his future in Germany and much, much more.

JULY 30, 2024ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
ISRAELI TEENAGER Ben Saraf is one of the top international prospects looking ahead to the 2025 NBA Draft and the electric guard is co-captaining the blue-and-white at the ongoing U18 Euros.

Israel aims for Olympic glory in Paris amid high security and historic challenges - editorial

There will be 88 Israeli competitors at the Paris Games, its second-largest Olympic delegation, two fewer than in Tokyo three years ago.

JULY 26, 2024ByJPOST EDITORIAL
Paris 2024 Olympics - Football - Men's Group D - Mali vs Israel - Parc des Princes, Paris, France - July 24, 2024. Israel players line up during the national anthems before the match.

Israel’s Olympic soccer team set for historic return at Paris Games

Head Coach Guy Luzon’s team qualified for the Olympics as one of four European squads after a strong performance at last summer’s Under-21 UEFA European Championships.

JULY 22, 2024ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
SEAN GOLDBERG (left) of Maccabi Haifa, is one of Israel’s over-age players for the Olympic tournament, which the blue-and-white will kick off on Wednesday against Mali.

Ben Shimon stoked for blue-and-white debut

National Team returns to pitch with friendlies against Hungary and Belarus as new coach charts course

JUNE 7, 2024ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
Israel National Team coach Ran Ben Shimon.

JP Tokoto flying high in Ramat Gan, helps promoted club find early success, eyes playing for Israel

As the team celebrated yet another win to move the top-tier newcomer into third place in the league standings, the ever-so-humble Tokoto didn’t want to make too much of the dunk.

MARCH 8, 2024ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
JP TOKOTO has spent a number of years playing in Israel for different teams, and the 30-year-old forward is making an impact this season with Maccabi Ironi Ramat Gan.