World cup soccer

FIFA assigns LGBT-themed World Cup game to Iran, where homosexuality is punishable by death

As with many Islamic countries, homosexuality is outlawed in Iran and punishable by death. Many LGBTQ+ Iranians have fled the country, looking for asylum in the United States or the Middle East.

A match ball is seen in front of a Pride flag during the round 21 A-League Women's match between Newcastle Jets and Western United at No.2 Sportsground, on March 30, 2025, in Newcastle, Australia.
US President Donald Trump (L) speaks after receiving the FIFA Peace Prize from FIFA President Gianni Infantino (R) during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Draw at John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, in Washington, District of Columbia, USA Dec 5, 2025.

US President DonaldTrump wins FIFA's inaugural peace prize after Nobel controversy

Official FIFA World Cup 2026 host city poster collection. Toronto, Canada.

Messi's Argentina, Ronaldo's Portugal, alongside best World Cup games to watch from Israel

 FIFA World Cup 2026 - FIFA World Cup 2026 Draw - John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington, D.C., U.S. - December 5, 2025 Musicians Robbie Williams and Nicole Scherzinger perform during the FIFA World Cup 2026 draw

Mexico to kick off 2026 World Cup against South Africa


The facade of football: How Qatar cloaks extremism in global sport - opinion

It’s time for the world to wake up and start asking questions about the money reshaping Western democracies – before it’s too late.

 ARGENTINA PLAYERS celebrate with the trophy after winning the World Cup soccer tournament in Qatar in 2022. In a world where image is currency, Qatar has built itself a gleaming facade, says the writer.

Israel falls to Norway in World Cup qualification

"The loss hurts, but as I have said every time, we are in the process of progress, and we can see that this team can play and compete," said coach Ran Ben Shimon.

 ISRAEL'S MANOR SOLOMON (front) in action with Norway's Aron Donnum during the sides’ World Cup qualifier this week at Nagyerdei Stadion in Debrecen, Hungary, which the Norwegians won 4-2.

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.

 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. 

 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.

Israel team rejected for homeless soccer tournament over security concerns

Homeless World Cup is an international street football tournament with a network of 70 organizations that use the sport to “tackle homelessness and social isolation.”

Homeless Euro 2024 - Hamburg, Germany - June 17, 2024 A general view of the action from Germany v Sweden

'Foreigners out': The increasingly popular Neo-Nazi hit of Euro 2024

Despite a legal ban in Germany, many Euro fans sing the song on German soil.

 Hungary fans troll the Germans by singing "auslander raus", foreigners out.

Up to 500 inches: The crazy projector for the Euro finals

Epson’s compact and portable 4K PRO-UHD projector offers up to 500-inch projection for use anywhere – indoors, in the garden, or by the pool. How does it work and what does it cost?


Euro 2024 tasty food guide

Because it's not really a football celebration without being a calorie celebration too.


Qatar's money defiles the world - opinion

MIDDLE ISRAEL: The contamination of American academia is only part of the princedom’s subversive record.

 UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA president Liz Magill (center) delivers an opening statement as she attends a House Education and The Workforce Committee hearing titled ‘Holding Campus Leaders Accountable and Confronting Antisemitism’ on Capitol Hill on December 5.

Soccer star Lionel Messi in the spotlight for alleged new romance

Journalist Sofia Martinez denied any romantic involvement with Messi.