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.
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Messi's Argentina, Ronaldo's Portugal, alongside best World Cup games to watch from Israel
Mexico to kick off 2026 World Cup against South Africa
Israel comes third place in FIFA U-20 World cup after victory over South Korea
Israel played against South Korea for the third-place title after losing to Uruguay in the semifinal round, who then went on to win the entire tournament after defeating Italy.
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Haim has U20 National Team riding crazy hot streak heading into World Cup semifinal vs Uruguay
Israel's U20 World Cup success shows need to fight sports boycotts - opinion
A pattern of boycotts and discrimination against Israeli teams and athletes has been repeated throughout Israel’s 75-year history with the hope of turning it into a pariah and leading to its demise.
Uruguayan Jewish soccer fans face World Cup dilemma: Root for Uruguay or Israel?
Strong pro-Israel sentiment is common throughout Latin America’s large Jewish communities.
Israel's FIFA U20 World Cup success is a miracle for unity - comment
For a moment – just a moment – Israel's U20 World Cup success gave everyone in this divided land something to cheer about. Finally, consensus over something.
Israel Under-20 to face off against Uruguay in the semifinals
With Uruguay's victory against the United States on Sunday night, they will be facing off against the Jewish state in a soccer match later this week.
Israel continues historic run at FIFA Under-20, advances to semi-finals
The team dedicated the historic victory to the IDF soldiers murdered in the terrorist attack along the Egyptian border earlier.
Israel reaches FIFA Under 20 World Cup quarterfinals with 0:1 victory
Israel successfully claimed victory just minutes before the end of the match, scoring a goal at the 97th-minute mark.
FIFA Under-20 World Cup: Israel beats Japan 2-1 in historic match
Israel will face off against Uzbekistan in the round of 16 on Tuesday night.
Palestinian flag causes tension at Israel’s first U-20 World Cup game
On Sunday, Israel lost 2-1 in the first match of the first round of the U-20 World Cup, which features the world’s best soccer talent under 20 years old.
