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US proposes 5-year social media review for World Cup tourists

It's unclear exactly how social media reviews would be conducted or what would trigger the government to interfere with a foreigner's entry into the country.

DECEMBER 12, 2025|ByREUTERS

; View of the game ball before a round of 16 match of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup at Bank of America Stadium

#JewGoal phrase migrated from FIFA to real football commentary, normalizes antisemitism - study

"Our study shows that what might appear as harmless banter is, in fact, a vehicle for normalising antisemitism," said Dr Itoiz Rodrigo-Jusué.

DECEMBER 11, 2025|ByMATHILDA HELLER

United States fans with a rainbow Pride flag during the FIFA Women's World Cup Final at Groupama Stadium, Lyon, France, July 7, 2019

Seattle doubles down on World Cup Pride plans despite Iran, Egypt's objections

Complaints by the football associations of Iran and Egypt highlight tensions between World Cup rules promoting anti-discrimination, inclusivity and neutrality on political and social matters.

DECEMBER 11, 2025|ByREUTERS

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.

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.

DECEMBER 8, 2025|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

FIFA denies Zelensky's request to send 'message of peace' before World Cup final - report

"We thought FIFA wanted to use its platform for the greater good," a source told CNN following the reported rejection.

DECEMBER 16, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky appears on the screen during a NATO summit in Madrid, Spain June 29, 2022.

Jewish UK-Australian actress to protest Qatar with 'big gay fundraiser'

Following discrimination of the LGBTQ+ community at the Qatar FIFA World Cup, one Jewish actress spoke out to prevent similar nations from creating the same issues at future events.

DECEMBER 16, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Jewish actress Miriam Margolyes reading an extract from Oliver Twist at the Express Yourself creative writing awards for Sense in 2008.

New Qatari restrictions force Morocco to cancel World Cup fan flights

Following new restrictions from the Qatari authorities, Moroccan fans may be forced to miss watching their country in the semi-finals.

DECEMBER 14, 2022ByREUTERS

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 - Fans gather in Brussels for Morocco v Portugal - Brussels, Belgium - December 10, 2022 Morocco fans wave flags of Morocco as they celebrate after the match.

World Cup: Second journalist dies in Qatar 'unexpectedly' - report

Khalid al-Misslam's death came to light shortly after a US sports journalist died suddenly while covering the FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

DECEMBER 12, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Morocco make history as first Arab country to reach World Cup semi-finals

Portugal manager Fernando Santos said that he would not change his decision of leaving Cristiano Ronaldo on the bench even after his team was knocked-out from the World Cup due to a 1-0 defeat.

DECEMBER 10, 2022ByREUTERS