Soccer
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
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
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.
World Cup referee from Somalia denied entry to US
Omar Artan was the only Somalian referee on FIFA's World Cup list, with the nation on the US list of "fully suspended" countries for entry.
Danish soccer player Eriksen collapses for second time in career, is conscious, DR reports
Danish soccer player Christian Eriksen collapsed on the pitch in a match against Ukraine on Sunday, but was conscious, public broadcaster DR reported.
World Cup 2026: Why millions of Iranians refuse to cheer for the regime’s team - opinion
When a state actively wages war against the core pillars of a country’s heritage, any institution operating under its direct banner loses its national legitimacy.
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.
Israeli soccer superstar Daniel Peretz signs permanent four-year deal with Southampton
Israeli soccer superstar Daniel Peretz has completed a permanent move from Bayern Munich to Southampton, signing a four-year deal as the Championship club targets Premier League promotion.
Israel beats Albania in tense soccer friendly after booing of Hatikvah
“Throughout the three years of the war, I’ve become used to boos," said midfielder Eliel Peretz. "It’s unpleasant and disrespectful. But in the end, we’re professionals."
Southampton soccer scandal: Coach pressured interns to spy, WhatsApp messages reveal
WhatsApp messages reveal Southampton coach Tonda Ackert pressured junior staff to spy on rival clubs, calling it a "calculated top-down plan" that led to playoff disqualification.
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.