FIFA World Cup
Israel knocked out of World Cup qualification after defeat to Latvia
The national team fell in second half as Latvia pulled away for an 85-70 win, capping a dismal evening for Ariel Beit-Halahmy and players.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino says he will seek re-election in March despite calls to resign
Lego sales rise as World Cup products draw new customers, despite Iran war raising cost of plastics
Israel withdraws support for embattled FIFA President Gianni Infantino
Members of Iranian soccer staff wait to receive US visas ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup
Ten days before their opening match, five Iranian soccer players have recieved US visas, whilst journalists from Africa and Iran were denied the visas needed to cover the World Cup in the US
Iraq World Cup star Aymen Hussein detained at Chicago airport, team photographer barred
Hussein was finally allowed in, but the team's photographer was barred from entering the US, said the official, who works for the Iraqi Olympic Committee and has close contacts with the team.
Iran World Cup players granted visas to enter the US, says White House official
Secretary of State Rubio said the US would bar IRGC-linked individuals from Iran’s World Cup delegation, raising potential visa concerns for some team members.
Bank of America, Vet Tix donate 4,547 World Cup tickets to US military and first responders
Bank of America and Vet Tix donate 4,547 World Cup tickets to US veterans, active military, first responders, and their families, including games featuring the US team.
Iran to play its final World Cup warm-up match behind closed doors, head to Mexico on Saturday
The soccer team, staff, and Iranian citizens can enter the US for the event, but officials with ties to the regime will be barred from attending.
World Cup 2026: The beer and snacks guide
Before you shout "goal", check out the guide you cannot watch a match without: Recommended beers and perfect snacks.
What to watch in Israel this week: ‘Etty’ disappoints, ‘Euphoria’ stars move on
TV Time: From Etty to Euphoria and World Cup documentaries, this week’s streaming picks offer drama, controversy, and comfort viewing.
The World Cup streaming battle: Cellcom also promises delay–free broadcasting
Ahead of the 2026 World Cup, the company is launching a new campaign centered around Ultra Live technology, which it claims significantly reduces the delay in streaming broadcasts.
Iranian intel. ministry-linked group behind LA public transport cyberattack, Israeli firm finds
March's cyberattack on the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority was carried out by a group called "Abadil of Minab," Israeli information security firm Gambit found.
Without delay and with artificial intelligence: yes unveils new developments for the World Cup
yes announced the elimination of the delay in yes+, viewing two channels simultaneously, a new model for purchasing televisions, and artificial intelligence developments to be released this year.
