Soccer
IDF says Palestinian soccer players and FIFA referee were Hamas, PIJ terrorists
The military described efforts to portray the terrorists as innocent civilians as "part of a broader effort promoted by various actors against the State of Israel."
FIFA World Cup 2026 final sets KAN network record as most watched since 1998
Former English soccer player, manager Kevin Keegan dies at 75
Diski 18 brings together Israeli soccer players and South African youth
Hapoel Beersheba captures Israeli soccer league championship over Beitar Jerusalem
Next up for Beersheba is its final game of the league season on Saturday night, when it hosts Maccabi Haifa, followed by a State Cup final clash against the same Maccabi Tel Aviv.
Daniel Peretz, Southampton soccer team thrown out of Championship playoff final over spying scandal
The club had made no statement by midnight, but multiple reports said they were planning to appeal the severity of the punishment.
Hapoel Tel Aviv loses to Beersheba, Maccabi falls to Beitar in soccer Premier League weekend
Hapoel Tel Aviv and Maccabi fell to Beersheba and Beitar over the weekend, leaving the league title race favoring Beersheba as the season nears its final matches.
Spanish soccer giant Real Madrid hires Jose Mourinho - report
Mourinho, 63, has informed Portugal's Benfica, his current club, that he is leaving, per the report.
Beitar, Beersheba in fierce fight to the finish
Both top teams win, Jerusalem still trails by 2 points in the championship race with just 2 games left.
FIFA to meet Iran officials in Istanbul over World Cup participation in the US
FIFA will meet Iranian officials in Istanbul to reassure Iran’s national team over World Cup participation, ensuring safe entry amid US and Canada restrictions.
Despite draw with Hapoel Beersheba, Beitar Jerusalem still in title race
Elsewhere around the league, Hapoel Tel Aviv edged Hapoel Petah Tikva 1-0 thanks to Mor Buskila’s 74th-minute winner, clinching European qualification for next season.
FC Barcelona apologizes to Israeli fans after player goes viral waving Palestinian flag
FC Barcelona's statement, written in Hebrew, was specifically aimed at its Israeli fans.
Iran holds World Cup departure rally despite continuing US visa concerns
Iran's participation in the World Cup has been in question since the US and Israel launched air strikes on the Islamic Republic in late February.
White House denies reports of visa issues for Iraq’s World Cup team
The White House has refuted rumors that Iraq's national team players were denied US visas, confirming they are on track for the World Cup with all players cleared to travel.
