Soccer
Former Beitar Jerusalem player Shimon Chernocha dies at age 78
"He was always a listening ear, knew how to give the combative advice to the team," said former player Aviram Brokhian. "Every player on the team loved him."
Hapoel Beersheba edges Red Star Belgrade to take Champions League qualifying lead
More than a transfer: Ben Lederman becomes part of Kraków’s Jewish soccer heritage
Voices from the Arab press: The Red Sea, redrawing the war map
US seizes nearly 400 websites that were illegally streaming World Cup, DOJ says
Servers and domains linked to the unauthorized streaming of the tournament's matches were targeted in Peru and Bulgaria, with additional disruptions in Croatia, Romania, Poland, and Colombia.
During the 2026 FIFA World Cup, remember: Jewish players need serious rabbinical advice - opinion
We are by far the most irritating people on the planet. With such a reputation, the FIFA World Cup should be child’s play. So, why are we not even in the running?
Cape Verde, the FIFA World Cup 2026 underdog with unexpected Moroccan Jewish roots
According to the Cape Verde Jewish Heritage Project, Sephardi Jews from Morocco and Gibraltar settled in Cabo Verde in the mid-19th century, after Portugal abolished the Inquisition in 1821.
Vehicle hits crowd in Mexico's Cabo San Lucas at World Cup gathering, city hall says
An unverified video has circulated on social media showing a car ramming a crowd; Reuters couldn't immediately verify its authenticity.
Israel’s World Cup path would be easier through Asia. Here’s why it’s sticking with Europe
Israel is the only non-European country trying to reach the tournament through UEFA, while most of its neighbors seek places through the Asian Football Confederation.
Iran team to enter US two days before matches in FIFA World Cup 2026, ahead of critical Egypt game
Iran announced over the weekend they would be making a complaint with FIFA about the requirements, with manager Amir Ghalenoei saying Iran are "the most oppressed team in the whole World Cup."
Museum of Jewish Heritage spotlights Holocaust survivor's pro-soccer career during World Cup
The Museum of Jewish Heritage in New York will show an installation following the life of Jewish pro-soccer player and Holocaust survivor Paul Mahrer just in time for the World Cup.
The businesses that will make a killing in the World Cup, and those that will take a hit
The late broadcasting hours of the current tournament are going to keep you at home, punish the bars, and inflate the pockets of one specific industry.
At the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Israeli security firms play defense against drone, cyber threats
CYBER AFFAIRS: One cybersecurity company, KELA Group, referred to the World Cup, which is ongoing in the US, Mexico, and Canada, as the “largest digital battlefield in history.”
Israeli clubs receive matchups for upcoming European campaigns
Beitar Jerusalem has already begun preparations for the 2026/27 campaign under new head coach Almog Cohen, who comes down to the sidelines from the sports director position.
