Soccer

FIFA does it again: Seats for the 2026 World Cup final listed at near $11,000

In the original joint bid by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, projections suggested the most expensive final ticket would top out at $1,550.

The FIFA 26 Los Angeles logo is displayed on a soccer ball during the Los Angeles World Cup 2026.
Southampton's Daniel Peretz celebrates after Shea Charles scores their second goal.

Why Israeli goalkeeper Daniel Peretz is making headlines in Britain

AT JUST 16, Or Divan has skipped the natural order of Israeli soccer. From scoring over 100 goals in a season to her time in the World Cup qualifiers, the striker is proving that greatness doesn’t wait for age.

Desert diamond: Or Divan and the new dawn of Israeli women’s soccer

OMRI GANDELMAN (with ball) celebrates after scoring the equalizing goal in Israel’s 2-2 friendly draw with Georgia in Tbilisi over the weekend.

Israeli national soccer team draws at Georgia in friendly


Maccabi Tel Aviv win as Hapoel Jerusalem come back to draw against Maccabi Haifa

Hapoel Jerusalem came back from two goals down to earn a draw against Maccabi Haifa in the Israeli Premier League this weekend.

Maccabi Tel Aviv players celebrate after their 2-0 Premier League win over Maccabi Bnei Reineh in Nof HaGalil.

Beitar Jerusalem tops Hapoel Tel Aviv for Toto Cup

Dor Micha and Johnbosco Kalu helped secure Capital Club’s first title since 2019/20 in a heated yet well-controlled final at Sammy Ofer Stadium.

Beitar Jerusalem players celebrate on the pitch at Sammy Ofer Stadium in Haifa following their 2-1 victory over Hapoel Tel Aviv in the Toto Cup final, the yellow-and-black’s first title since the 2019/20 campaign.

Israel’s Avram Grant announces he is stepping down as Zambia soccer coach

The 70-year-old Grant also expressed gratitude to those who supported him throughout his time in Africa.

ISRAELI SOCCER coach Avram Grant departs the Zambia national team after nearly three years at the helm, leaving behind a stronger side amid both sporting and political challenges.

Thrills, late drama, and crucial wins highlight Israeli soccer round

Beitar Jerusalem holds off Hapoel Haifa 3-2, Maccabi Tel Aviv and Netanya claim convincing conquests. Maccabi Haifa stunned by a last-gasp Tiberias equalizer.

Maccabi Tel Aviv players celebrate after their 3-1 Premier League win over Ironi Kiryat Shmona at Bloomfield Stadium.

Trading boots for cleats: IDF reservists soccer league kicks off

Yariv Taper, the CEO of the Israel Football Association, expressed his gratitude to the reservists, calling the initiative a “privilege of giving back to those who have given so much for us.”

 Reservist exercise in the North. January 17, 2024

What’s up with both Hapoel Jerusalem teams? - opinion

In a surprising parallel, both the basketball and soccer clubs are stumbling badly to start their seasons.

HAPOEL JERUSALEM soccer coach Ziv Arie (left) and basketball coach Yonatan Alon (right) lead two organizations that share the capital and now, a crisis of confidence.

European opposition threatens Israel's return to hosting int'l soccer

Several UEFA member nations refuse to play in Israel despite the end of fighting and efforts to restore normal sporting events.

ISRAEL'S NATIONAL soccer team, forced to host its 'home' matches in Hungary, has become a symbol of how anti-Israel sentiment and protests across Europe have increasingly seeped into the world of sports.

FC 26: Not reinventing the ball

The annual football simulation tries to innovate player and manager career modes, but fails to truly revolutionize the genre.

Young guy playing computer soccer.

Maccabi Tel Aviv waive ticket allocations for Aston Villa match following security, safety fears

Citing safety concerns over a “toxic atmosphere,” Maccabi Tel Aviv waived its away ticket allocation for the Europa League game against Aston Villa in Birmingham.

Maccabi Tel Aviv players pose for a team group photo before a UEFA Europa League match against GNK Dinamo Zagreb at a neutral venue in Serbia, October 2, 2025.

Tel Aviv derby canceled after fireworks and fan violence erupt at Bloomfield Stadium

Fireworks and flares thrown by Hapoel fans forced police to cancel the Tel Aviv derby, sending 30,000 fans home.

Hapoel Tel Aviv's fans' flares at Bloomfield Stadium.