World Cup
Photo: AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell
July 13, 2026, 2:07 pm
The Jewish superfan behind Argentina’s crest
When Norberto “Toto” Rud realised the Argentinian football team didn't have an official emblem, he submitted dozens of designs to the Argentine Football Association. The team still wear that crest today.
By JUAN MELAMED
Israel's Stav Lemkin wins a challenge for the ball versus Georgia in the U21 men's European Championships. Photo: Israel Football Association
July 7, 2023, 6:50 am
Israel in U21 Euro semis as Manor joins Spurs
Last Sunday, President Herzog announced Natcho – a Muslim Circassian citizen of Israel – as one of only 13 recipients, for their unique contributions to the country.
By Shane Desiatnik
Israel's players celebrate winning bronze at the FIFA Men's U20 World Cup on June 11 at Diego Maradona stadium in La Plata, Argentina.
June 16, 2023, 7:12 am
Israel earns bronze with win over South Korea
Throughout the tournament, the Israeli squad pulled off a series of improbable wins, including a shock 3-2 extra-time victory over powerhouse Brazil in the quarterfinals.
By MICHAEL HOROVITZ & AGENCIES
Jessica Fox celebrates after winning the women's canoe final in Prague last weekend in round two of the 2023 World Cup series. Photo: Bence Vekassy/ICF
June 16, 2023, 7:07 am
Prague birthday present for Fox
...on the eve of her birthday, Fox started as the fourth fastest paddler in the kayak final, and recorded a very competitive time of 109.13 seconds,
By AJN STAFF
Israel's Dor Turgeman (left) eyes the ball in his team's 2-1 win against Japan in the 2023 FIFA U20 Men's World Cup. Photo: AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko
June 1, 2023, 10:58 am
Debutants Israel create history in Argentina
'This was a heroic win, the greatest match in the history of Israeli soccer'
By SHANE DESIATNIK WITH TIMES OF ISRAEL
Israel's team celebrates winning 2-1 against Japan at the end of a FIFA U-20 World Cup Group C soccer match at the Malvinas Argentinas stadium in Mendoza, Argentina, May 27, 2023. Photo: AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko
May 28, 2023, 1:48 pm
Israel through to Under-20 World Cup final 16
Israel has scored a stunning late comeback to beat Japan, taking the national team through to the Under-20 World Cup final 16.
By Michael Bachner
Palestinian suporters of Morocco watch the Qatar 2022 World Cup quarter-final match between Morocco and Portugal, in Nablus, in the West Bank, on December 10, 2022. Photo: Nasser Ishtayeh/Flash90
December 12, 2022, 12:17 pm
‘Indescribable’: celebrating Morocco’s World Cup success
Soccer fans across Israel, West Bank and Gaza celebrated Morocco's historic win over Portugal at the 2022 FIFA World Cup, sending the African nation into the semi-finals.
The bagels are being baked in a space provided by Qatar Airways. Photo: supplied Rabbi Marc Schneier
November 23, 2022, 9:04 am
No beer, but there are kosher bagels
Kosher bagels will be available for the full 30 days of the FIFA World Cup thanks to two rabbis who have worked with Qatari officials to create a kosher catering program to provide for observant Jews.
By David I. Klein
People gather around the official countdown clock showing remaining time until the kick-off of the World Cup 2022, in Doha, Qatar, Friday, Nov. 11, 2022. Israel’s Foreign Ministry has launched a campaign to educate Israeli soccer fans about how to navigate the laws and customs of Qatar ahead of the World Cup there. The conservative Muslim country has no diplomatic relations with Israel but in a landmark first, Israeli soccer fans will be able to travel to the Gulf Arab emirate for the tournament. Photo: AP Photo/Hassan Ammar, File
November 21, 2022, 9:15 am
First Tel Aviv-Doha direct flight departs, carrying Israeli, Palestinian soccer fans
An agreement recently reached between Qatar and Israel, has seen more than 1,000 passengers travel from Israel to Qatar on direct flights for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
By TOBIAS SIEGAL 
The official countdown clock for the 2022 World Cup in Doha, Qatar. Photo: AP/Darko Bandic
September 15, 2022, 9:47 am
Israel in direct talks with Qatar over World Cup
Senior Israeli officials recently visited Qatar for talks to coordinate ahead of the soccer tournament, according to the Kan public broadcaster.
Screen capture from a section of the FIFA website.
August 21, 2022, 1:00 pm
Qatar World Cup site omits Israel
Site lists 'Occupied Palestinian territories', no Israel
People gather around the official countdown clock showing remaining time until the kick-off of the World Cup 2022, in Doha, Qatar. Photo: AP Photo/Darko Bandic, File
June 16, 2022, 10:06 am
Game on for Israelis
Israelis – who ordinarily can only enter Qatar on a foreign passport – will be able to freely travel and attend games there during the upcoming World Cup tournament.
By AMY SPIRO
Israel's Manor Solomon (front) eyes the ball in a World Cup qualifying match against Scotland in Glasgow on October 9. Photo: AP Photo/Scott Heppell
October 17, 2021, 8:01 am
Heartbreak for Israeli football, but also hope
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