Israeli football

Why Israeli goalkeeper Daniel Peretz is making headlines in Britain

Peretz emerged as one of the more talked-about figures in British football coverage after helping Southampton beat Arsenal for the British FA Cup.

Southampton's Daniel Peretz celebrates after Shea Charles scores their second goal.
MACCABI HAIFA goalkeeper Georgiy Yermakov remains in Israel during the league’s wartime pause, while balancing the reality of conflict in both his homeland of Ukraine and his adopted home.

Maccabi Haifa goalkeeper Yermakov’s resolve in uncertain times

Manor Solomon of ACF Fiorentina looks on during the Serie A match between ACF Fiorentina and AC Milan at Artemio Franchi on January 11, 2026 in Florence, Italy.

Israel's Manor Solomon enjoying life playing for Fiorentina

‘YOU DON'T choose when to take things seriously,’ said Israel coach Ran Ben Shimon this week before the national team’s final qualifier in Moldova.

Israel national soccer team aims to finish 2026 World Cup qualifiers on a strong note


Greens beat Beersheba in battle of the titans

Mac TA tops Hapoel Jerusalem • Hap TA, Nof HaGalil play to dramatic draw • Beitar ties K8

 Maccabi Haifa vs Hapoel Beersheba.

US men and women take flag football gold

Mexico takes pair of silvers at World Championships in Jerusalem as Israeli teams stumble to 9th and 12th.

  TEAM USA poses after capturing the gold medal at this week's IFAF Flag Football World Championships in Jerusalem.

American football is alive and kicking in the Holy Land as Israel hosts Flag Worlds

Israel has rocketed to a world leader in American football, competing in tournaments worldwide.

 AMERICAN FOOTBALL continues to thrive in Israel, with Jerusalem playing host to this week’s IFAF Flag World Championships.

Israeli soccer: Maccabi Haifa puts pressure on Beersheba

Yellow-and-blue edges Beitar • Hap TA, Hap Jerusalem draw at Bloomfield • Ashdod stays hot

 MACCABI TEL AVIV (in white) and Beitar Jerusalem dueled on Sunday night in the capital, with the visitors claiming a 2-1 victory after an exciting contest

Israel aims to finish on high note in World Cup qualifiers

After World Cup dreams were dashed prior to a defeat to Austria, Faroe Islands visits Netanya for the final qualifier.

  DESPITE HOLDING 1-0 and 2-1 leads, Israel (in blue) couldn’t hold on for the victory in Austria, with the 4-2 defeat spelling the end to its 2022 World Cup hopes

Maccabi Tel Aviv falls to Ashdod, Van Leeuwen out

Despite European success, local struggles doom Dutch coach • Mac Haifa, Beitar Jerusalem win

 IT WAS an inauspicious ending to Patrick van Leeuwen’s Maccabi Tel Aviv coaching tenure as the Dutchman was relieved of his duties following the yellow-and-blue’s 2-0 loss to Ashdod SC at Bloomfield Stadium on Monday night.

Gilboa/Galil grabs upset win over Maccabi TA

Hapoel Jerusalem routs Beersheba • Hapoel Haifa, Herzliya, Holon, Galil Elyon also victorious

 HAPOEL JERUSALEM’S Sean Kilpatrick (right) drives to the hoops past Hapoel Beersheba defender Amit Suss for two of his game-high 28 points in the Reds’ 90-72 home victory over the Southerners on Monday night in Winner League action.

Hungary devours Israel

Blue-and-white to remain in Europe's Group B after falling 44-19 in tackle football clash on the road

 Israel tackle football story by Jerusalem Post Sports Staff – Picture of Israel-vs-Hungary

Tal Ben Haim: A blue-and-white soccer career, well played

After decades on pitch locally and abroad at highest levels, Tal Ben Haim transitions into coaching.

 Israel's Tal Ben Haim

Arab-Israeli soccer star Munas Dabbur heavily booed during Israel win

Dabbur was booed by Israeli fans throughout the night as the national team celebrated one of their most significant victories in recent years.

 Israel's Munas Dabbur celebrates scoring Israel's second goal of the game with Bibras Natcho.