Soccer
Trump praises FIFA for reversing USMNT Balogun's red card suspension ahead of Belgium game
The US received a major World Cup boost after FIFA ruled Folarin Balogun eligible to face Belgium, suspending the immediate enforcement of his red card suspension.
'May God have mercy on their martyrs': Egypt's soccer coach celebrates win with Palestinian flag
Egypt says police officer pushed player, team director at World Cup
Israeli Uri Geller goes toe-to-toe with Ghanian witch doctor over World Cup curses - interview
Roots, Ronaldo, and regional rivalries: How Israelis choose their World Cup favorites
Israelis, without a team of their own in the football tournament, are adopting other nations to root for during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Time to go home: Iran's World Cup dream ends after Austria's last-gasp equalizer sends them out
Uncertainty over visas and Iran's conflict with the US meant the team had to commute from their tournament base in co-host Mexico to the United States for their three group games.
US seizes nearly 400 websites that were illegally streaming World Cup, DOJ says
Servers and domains linked to the unauthorized streaming of the tournament's matches were targeted in Peru and Bulgaria, with additional disruptions in Croatia, Romania, Poland, and Colombia.
During the 2026 FIFA World Cup, remember: Jewish players need serious rabbinical advice - opinion
We are by far the most irritating people on the planet. With such a reputation, the FIFA World Cup should be child’s play. So, why are we not even in the running?
Cape Verde, the FIFA World Cup 2026 underdog with unexpected Moroccan Jewish roots
According to the Cape Verde Jewish Heritage Project, Sephardi Jews from Morocco and Gibraltar settled in Cabo Verde in the mid-19th century, after Portugal abolished the Inquisition in 1821.
Vehicle hits crowd in Mexico's Cabo San Lucas at World Cup gathering, city hall says
An unverified video has circulated on social media showing a car ramming a crowd; Reuters couldn't immediately verify its authenticity.
Israel’s World Cup path would be easier through Asia. Here’s why it’s sticking with Europe
Israel is the only non-European country trying to reach the tournament through UEFA, while most of its neighbors seek places through the Asian Football Confederation.
Iran team to enter US two days before matches in FIFA World Cup 2026, ahead of critical Egypt game
Iran announced over the weekend they would be making a complaint with FIFA about the requirements, with manager Amir Ghalenoei saying Iran are "the most oppressed team in the whole World Cup."
Museum of Jewish Heritage spotlights Holocaust survivor's pro-soccer career during World Cup
The Museum of Jewish Heritage in New York will show an installation following the life of Jewish pro-soccer player and Holocaust survivor Paul Mahrer just in time for the World Cup.
The businesses that will make a killing in the World Cup, and those that will take a hit
The late broadcasting hours of the current tournament are going to keep you at home, punish the bars, and inflate the pockets of one specific industry.
