Soccer
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
During the 2026 FIFA World Cup, remember: Jewish players need serious rabbinical advice - opinion
Cape Verde, the FIFA World Cup 2026 underdog with unexpected Moroccan Jewish roots
Israeli-Arab singer from Nazareth, Elyanna, takes the stage at 2026 World Cup opening ceremony
The Israeli-Arab singer delivered a high-energy set featuring a powerful vocal performance. She is reportedly the only artist of Middle Eastern descent on FIFA's official soundtrack.
FIFA World Cup 2026: The beautiful game in an unbeautiful world - opinion
The world is not beautiful at the moment. But the 'beautiful game' still has the capacity to gather people, distract people, delight people, and occasionally inspire people.
FIFA World Cup 2026 to break records with 3.7 million tons of carbon emissions, Israeli firm finds
The tournament is being staged across three different countries, Canada, the US, and Mexico - a first in World Cup history, meaning teams and fans will have to travel extensively between host cities.
Meet Matt Turner, the only Jewish player on Team USA in 2026 World Cup
Turner has 53 career appearances with the US national team, with a 29-16-8 overall record, including 27 clean sheets.
Ontario breaks Guinness World Record for largest human foosball game in honor of FIFA World Cup
The event was monitored by Guinness World Records Adjudicator Chloe McCarthy, who checked in the participants and explained the rules of the game, ensuring no regulations were broken.
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Iranian-Americans call on FIFA to expel Iran from World Cup
Another protester said the players were being used like tools to help the Iranian government look good on the world stage and that the players deserved little pity.
Iran threatens to stop World Cup games if faced with unauthorized flags or slogans
Iran’s sports minister has warned FIFA that the team could halt matches if unauthorized flags are displayed or political chants heard in stadiums, raising tensions ahead of the tournament.
Iran seizes exiled soccer star Ali Karimi's villa, assets over alleged Israel ties
Karimi, who is currently living in exile in the United States, became a major voice of anti-regime protests in 2022. This is not the first time his assets have been seized by the regime.
Former soccer player Haim Sirotkin sentenced to one year in prison for running over protesters
The court convicted him of reckless and negligent conduct involving a vehicle, finding that while he did not intend to hit the protesters, he knowingly accelerated his car and disregarded risks.