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קיליאן אמבאפה
England takes third as Mbappé becomes World Cup’s top scorer
The France star reached 22 World Cup goals in a wild 6-4 defeat to England, moving past Lionel Messi’s 21 and taking sole possession of the 2026 scoring lead with 10 goals
Nadav Zenziper | 02:36 | 07.19.26
טבעות האליפות החדשות
World Cup champions to receive rings in historic FIFA first
Thirty custom rings will be created for the winning team, while 1,996 numbered editions will be sold to fans as FIFA brings an American sports tradition to soccer’s biggest stage
Nadav Zenziper | 07:51 | 07.18.26
Think your car’s touchscreen is dangerous? A new test says it’s getting worse
A Swedish distraction test found drivers traveled an average 813 meters while adjusting basic controls, compared with just 300 meters in a 20-year-old Volvo equipped entirely with physical buttons
Roy Zuckerman | 00:48 | 07.15.26
ארלינג הולאנד
Erling Haaland returns from World Cup with bizarre stuffed raccoon souvenir
The Norway star returned from the tournament with an unusual souvenir, a taxidermy raccoon reportedly bought in Texas for about $750, prompting fans online to joke that ‘only Haaland could make this look normal’
ynet | 23:35 | 07.13.26
Anan Khalaili
Inter cancel record Anan Khalaili transfer after failed medical tests
Israeli winger had agreed personal terms on a five-year contract in a €23 million deal, but the Italian champions pulled out after additional examinations; Strasbourg’s Guela Doué is the leading candidate to replace him
ynet | 16:33 | 07.13.26
אוהדי ארה"ב
Americans crushed by World Cup exit: Can US soccer finally change?
Americans fell in love with the World Cup, but the humiliating exit left them asking when the US will field a serious team, whether capitalism is hurting the sport and why Alexi Lalas is so irritating
Tzippy Shmilovitz, New York | 03:56 | 07.13.26
שחקני נבחרת אנגליה חוגגים
It’s coming home? England beats Norway to reach World Cup semifinals
England beat Norway 2-1 after 120 gripping minutes to reach the World Cup semifinals; Jude Bellingham scored twice, including a 94th-minute winner, as Haaland and Odegaard bowed out; next: Argentina or Switzerland
ynet correspondents | 03:26 | 07.12.26
מהומות בניו יורק של אוהדי קבוצת הכדורגל של מרוקו לאחר שהפסידו לצרפת
Riots, fireworks and antisemitic chants: Morocco fans spark unrest across Europe after World Cup exit
Morocco supporters rioted across Europe after the team's World Cup semifinal loss to France; A police officer was injured in London, while antisemitic chants including "Hamas" and "Jews to the gas chambers" were reported during unrest in the Netherlands
ynet Global | 17:13 | 07.10.26
לאו מסי בוכה
Israel rigged the World Cup for Argentina, online conspiracy theorists now claim
After Argentina’s dramatic 3-2 comeback win over Egypt, social media users spread false claims involving Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar, an Israeli flag in the stands and an antisemitic edit to the match referee’s Wikipedia page
ynet | 21:24 | 07.09.26
Anan Khalaili agreeing a move to Inter in a deal worth 23 million euros
Anan Khalaili agrees to join Inter in biggest transfer in Israeli soccer history
The Nerazzurri will pay Union Saint-Gilloise 23 million euros plus future bonuses for the Israeli winger, who has agreed personal terms on a five-year contract after a breakout season in Belgium and Europe
Nadav Zenziper | 17:30 | 07.09.26
זוהראן ממדאני
‘They were robbed’: Mamdani joins backlash over Egypt’s disallowed goal against Argentina
New York City mayor joined the backlash over a disputed VAR call that denied Egypt a 2-0 lead before Argentina’s late comeback win in the World Cup round of 16
ynet | 10:28 | 07.09.26
מרוקו חגיגה
The rise of African soccer signals new world order
Morocco’s success shows how European-trained talent and African identity are reshaping the World Cup’s balance of power
Dr. Ofer Mokhtar | 08:58 | 07.08.26
נמרוד לוי עם אוהד סורי
When an Israeli and a Syrian watched Haaland beat Brazil together
Nimrod Levy, a Brazilian fan from Tel Aviv, came to MetLife Stadium with an Israeli flag and found himself beside Wada, a Syrian fan with the same soccer heartbreak, in a World Cup image that felt almost impossible
Shlomi Aharoni | 03:48 | 07.08.26
Argentina fans waving Israeli flag during the match against Egypt
‘Egypt lost to Zionism’: Israeli flag fuels fury after Argentina World Cup comeback
After Argentina’s dramatic 3-2 comeback over Egypt in Atlanta, footage of fans waving an Israeli flag drew anger online, with one Egyptian YouTuber accusing ‘Zionism,’ FIFA and the referee of helping eliminate Mohamed Salah’s side
Dennis Bihler | 01:20 | 07.08.26
שחקני מכבי תל אביב חוגגים אליפות
Recanati family takes control of Maccabi Tel Aviv in $50 million deal
Deal ends the Federman era at the basketball club, giving new owners a 58% stake and setting up a major player-budget boost
Efrat Amoraban | 21:20 | 07.07.26
אוהדי ארה"ב בפאנזון בוושינגטון
Belgium crushes US World Cup hopes as Washington fan zone falls silent
Tens of thousands gathered near the Capitol expecting a home-soil celebration, but Belgium’s 4-1 win in Seattle sent the US out in the round of 16, left all three host nations eliminated and turned the capital’s fan zone into a quiet walk home
Nadav Zenziper | 07:34 | 07.07.26
Pixellot
Maccabiah goes global with new interactive streaming channel
Israeli sports-tech company Pixellot renews partnership with the world’s largest Jewish sporting event, offering live coverage across sports, age groups and divisions for families and fans around the globe
ynet Global | 03:17 | 07.07.26
Dr. Khalid El Fataouri
Morocco’s Club World Cup run fuels pride and hopes for stronger Israel ties
As Morocco celebrates another historic march into the FIFA Club World Cup quarterfinals, Marrakech City Council member Dr. Khalid El Fataouri says football has become one of the country's most powerful diplomatic tools, and is inviting Israelis to cheer Morocco all the way to the final
Alexandra Lukash | 04:47 | 07.06.26
Ferrari’s manual gearbox returns after 14 years, but there is a catch
The 12Cilindri gets a clutch pedal and classic gated shifter for a limited run of 1,499 cars, but the system is electronically operated, costs about 50% more and may reach 4.5 million shekels ($1.2 million) in Israel
Nir Ben Zaken | 23:46 | 07.05.26
אסי משה עם הצמיד החמישי
Israeli poker player Asi Moshe wins fifth World Series of Poker bracelet
'It’s a little surreal': Moshe, 42, wins $683,830 in one of the greatest achievements by an Israeli player in the history of the game
ynet | 10:20 | 07.04.26
נבחרת מצרים
Egypt’s World Cup knockout stage breakthrough becomes a Palestinian tribute
After a historic penalty shootout win over Australia, coach Hossam Hassan raises a Palestinian flag and dedicates Egypt’s first knockout victory to Palestinians
ynet | 09:28 | 07.04.26
Leo Messi during the match against Cape Verde
Defending champion Argentina survives Cape Verde scare with 3-2 extra-time win
Messi put Argentina ahead, Cape Verde twice leveled, but Martinez and Romero sealed a 3-2 extra-time win for the champions
Dennis Bihler | 03:49 | 07.04.26
כריסטיאנו רונאלדו אומר ביסמילה לפני הפנדל מול קרואטיה
Did Ronaldo say a Muslim prayer before penalty? Viral clip sparks debate
A short video filmed before Cristiano Ronaldo’s penalty against Croatia has gone viral, with many Arab social media users claiming he repeated the Muslim phrase ‘Bismillah,’ while Portuguese fans say he was simply encouraging himself to score
ynet | 18:02 | 07.03.26
ירוסלב סמננקו
Born without arms, shaped by war: Ukrainian Paralympian's journey to Maccabiah
Paralympic swimmer Yaroslav Semenenko, who fled Ukraine after the outbreak of war and now lives in Finland, is competing in Israel’s Maccabiah Games; born without arms, the multiple medalist says sport is his purpose and his life’s driving force
Stav Ifergan | 18:23 | 07.02.26
The ranch that drives World Cup fans crazy
World Cup fans fell in love with ranch. Then they tried to fly it home
International soccer fans visiting the US discovered ranch dressing during World Cup and turned it into a viral souvenir, prompting TSA warnings, airport sales and playful new solutions from major brands
News Agencies | 10:31 | 07.02.26
המשלחת הישראלית בטקס הפתיחה של המכביה
Maccabiah Games 2026 kick off in Jerusalem with emotional opening ceremony
22nd Maccabiah opens at Jerusalem’s Teddy Stadium with 8,000 athletes from 45 countries ahead of July 13 games; Ceremony features performances by Israeli acts, torch lit by Inbar Lanir and Asaf Yasur, and honors wounded veterans and ex-hostages
Stav Ifergan | 06:06 | 07.02.26
סרינה וויליאמס
Serena Williams back at Wimbledon after four-year singles absence
Serena Williams returns to Wimbledon’s Centre Court on Tuesday for her first singles match in nearly four years, facing 20-year-old Maya Joint in the first round after receiving wild cards for singles and doubles alongside Venus Williams 
AP | 21:53 | 06.30.26
לברון
LeBron James to leave Lakers, sets off new buzz over Warriors and next team
ESPN reports the 41-year-old has told Los Angeles he will not return, ending a season in which he still produced at a high level but watched the Lakers hit another playoff ceiling while shifting their future around Luka Dončić
Dennis Bihler | 19:22 | 06.30.26
אכזבה גרמניה אוהד
Germany and Netherlands dumped out as World Cup delivers double upset
Paraguay stunned Germany after a 1-1 draw, handing the four-time champions their first World Cup penalty-shootout defeat, before Morocco beat the Netherlands on penalties after another 1-1 thriller to reach the last 16
ynet | 07:12 | 06.30.26
מרוקאים חוגגים ברחובות אמסטרדם
A World Cup clash, a tinderbox: Netherlands-Morocco puts Dutch cities on edge
Dutch authorities brace for unrest as a huge Moroccan community, football hooligans and rising anti-immigrant politics turn one of the tournament’s biggest matches into a security test for Amsterdam and other cities
Zeev Avrahami | 16:54 | 06.29.26
עמית אלור
From Olympic gold to Jewish pride: The athletes carrying Israel with them
Ahead of the 2026 Maccabiah, meet some of the world’s top Jewish athletes, from wrestler Amit Elor and Olympic canoeing sisters Jessica and Noemie Fox to fencing champion Maia Weintraub and decorated speed skater Emery Lehman
Stav Ifargan | 16:51 | 06.28.26
קיליאן אמבאפה וצרפת מול סנגל על הדשא בניו ג'רזי
The right side of the grass? World Cup pitch worries put soccer’s biggest stage on shaky ground
Players say dry, uneven grass is slowing games and disrupting rhythm, as FIFA faces a 16-stadium challenge across heat, altitude, humidity and converted football venues
Shlomi Aharoni | 07:55 | 06.28.26
סרינה וויליאמס
Serena Williams never really retired. Now she's coming back at Wimbledon
At 44, after expanding her family, entering the business world, and losing 15 pounds, the greatest tennis player in history is returning to the courts in the singles tournament and in doubles with sister Venus; Get ready, it's going to be a spectacle
Tzippy Shmilovitz, New York | 04:08 | 06.28.26
האצטדיון בניו ג'רזי
Why the 2026 FIFA World Cup is the best tournament in years
At the 2026 World Cup in the US, soccer fever, global fan celebrations and soaring ticket prices define a polished commercial spectacle — while weather alerts remind Israeli fans of missile warnings back home
Shay Mogilevsky | 12:29 | 06.25.26
אלי רייזמן
Greatest Maccabiah moments: iconic athletes and Jewish sports history revisited
From emotional Olympic tribute to Munich victims to Holocaust survivor who made Israel her home, the Maccabiah Games have produced unforgettable moments ahead of the 2026 opening in Jerusalem with 8,000 athletes from 45 countries
Stav Ifargan | 11:14 | 06.25.26
No place to plug in: Israel’s EV transition stalls over lack of chargers
State comptroller says stalled legislation, inadequate charging infrastructure and unregulated battery recycling are slowing Israel’s transition to electric vehicles, while aging trucks remain a major source of pollution
Noam Rhein | 21:07 | 06.24.26
חיה הלפרן וגלעד ינקלביץ'
New details deepen mystery over Gilad Janklowicz’s death outside Hawaii tower
His team says the Israeli-born TV workout star was found lifeless at the foot of his 16-story building, as Honolulu police continue investigating
Ran Boker | 20:36 | 06.23.26
רונאלדו
Ronaldo scores against Uzbekistan, becomes first player to score in six World Cups
Portugal captain struck in the sixth minute as his team looked to recover from its opening draw with DR Congo and strengthen its group position
ynet | 20:24 | 06.23.26
מסי חוגג
Lionel Messi becomes World Cup’s all-time top scorer with 18 goals
The Argentine star passed Miroslav Klose with a brace against Austria, sending Argentina to the knockout stage from first place despite missing an early penalty
ynet | 21:04 | 06.22.26
איראן רמין רזייאן ניו זילנד
Iran players leave locker-room message after Belgium draw: ‘May peace prevail among nations’
After holding Belgium to a 0-0 draw in Los Angeles, Iran’s national team left a note thanking the city and fans, while regime-linked media tied the World Cup campaign to wartime symbolism and political messaging
Lior Ben Ari | 12:52 | 06.22.26
סופי קנאפ
Team USA gymnast heads to Israel for Maccabiah: ‘I’m excited to represent my Jewish community’
The 17-year-old New Jersey gymnast Sophie Knapp is saying goodbye to high school, preparing for Columbia and spending one last summer at home, but first she will represent Team USA at the 2026 Maccabiah Games in Israel
ynet | 12:01 | 06.22.26
סרינה וויליאמס
Returning to Wimbledon: Serena Williams awarded wildcard into singles play
At age 44, one of the greatest players in history, returns to the most prestigious tournament after a four-year absence: 'I need to start working'
ynet | 00:40 | 06.22.26
לאו מסי
Arab media storm after Algerian journalist claims Messi protected by ‘Jewish lobby’
Mustafa Al-Muizzawi made antisemitic remarks on live television after Lionel Messi avoided punishment for a controversial tackle in Argentina’s win over Algeria, claiming ‘the Jewish lobby controls the world’
ynet | 13:13 | 06.21.26
לאו מסי שחקן נבחרת ארגנטינה מניף את גביע העולם
World Cup reaches 1,000 matches: From Hurst’s crossbar to Japan vs Tunisia
The tournament’s first matches were played 96 years ago in Uruguay; now Japan and Tunisia meet in Monterrey for World Cup game No. 1,000, after a century of finals, controversies, collapses and iconic goals
ynet | 07:27 | 06.21.26
חורחה מסי
Messi's father hospitalized with a 'health situation'; family attacks media for 'lack of sensitivity'
As Argentina opened its World Cup run and the star player cried after scoring his first goal, Messi's family broke their silence and announced that Jorge Messi  is experiencing a medical issue; 'We ask for responsibility, prudence and humanity'
ynet | 22:20 | 06.18.26
ניו יורק ניקס
Knicks parade, World Cup fever and a city rediscovering itself: New York’s wild week
As New York prepares to celebrate the Knicks’ championship, the World Cup has already exceeded expectations, filling stadiums, streets and Times Square with tourists, jerseys and a rare burst of American optimism
Tzippy Shmilovitz | 13:13 | 06.18.26
לאו מסי
Messi outshines Mbappe and Haaland with hat-trick in Argentina’s World Cup opener
France star Kylian Mbappe scored twice in a 3-1 win over Senegal to become his country’s all-time leading scorer, Erling Haaland answered with a double in Norway’s 4-1 win over Iraq, but Lionel Messi stole the show with a hat-trick against Algeria
Raz Shechnik, Oz Mualem | 08:35 | 06.17.26
נשיא פיפ"א ג'אני אינפנטינו
FIFA president visits Iranian team's locker room: 'You are sending a strong message to the entire world'
After the 2-2 draw against New Zealand and boos during the Iranian anthem at the LA stadium, Gianni Infantino sought to strengthen the players: 'You are stronger than everything'; Iranian player complains: 'We are not being treated fairly'
ynet | 19:22 | 06.16.26
נבחרת ירדן
'A people fulfilling its dream': Jordan’s World Cup debut offers escape from hardship
As economic strain and regional turmoil weigh on the kingdom, Al-Nashama’s first World Cup appearance has given Jordanians a rare source of unity, pride and hope; 'We want the whole world to know who Jordan is'
Lior Ben Ari | 17:08 | 06.16.26
עזתים צופים במונדיאל
No home, no stable internet: How Gaza is watching the World Cup
With much of the enclave’s infrastructure destroyed, displaced Palestinians are gathering in schools, tents and cafés around laptops and makeshift screens, using backup batteries and brief moments of quiet to follow the world’s biggest soccer tournament
News Agencies | 14:27 | 06.16.26
טראמפ
Trump wants to lift the World Cup trophy with the winners, report says
FIFA is reportedly prepared to adjust its usual trophy protocol so the US president can hand the cup to the winning captain after the 2026 final, and possibly remain on the podium during the celebrations
ynet | 11:21 | 06.16.26
דגל "האריה והשמש" מונף במשחק של איראן נגד ניו זילנד
Iranian exiles turn Lion and Sun flag into World Cup protest against Tehran
Fans defied FIFA’s ban during Iran’s 2-2 draw with New Zealand in Los Angeles, waving the pre-1979 banner in the stands as the national anthem was met with boos and the diaspora’s battle with Tehran spilled onto soccer’s biggest stage
Effi Banay | 09:12 | 06.16.26
ז'ילסון בן שימול
Cape Verde stuns Spain, and its Jewish-rooted striker is part of the story
Cape Verde’s 0-0 draw with Spain in its World Cup debut turned 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha into a national hero, while forward Gilson Benchimol carries a surname tied to the island nation’s Moroccan Jewish past
Yair Kattan | 21:48 | 06.15.26
אינפנטינו
FIFA eyes Israel-Palestinian youth match to open new US tournament
Proposed under-15 event would be open to all 211 FIFA members, including Russia, with Miami the likely host; the plan follows a failed handshake attempt between Israeli and Palestinian delegates at FIFA’s Vancouver congress
ynet | 17:29 | 06.15.26
Israel women’s rugby sevens team
Israel women’s rugby sevens team claims bronze at European championship in Andorra
After an opening loss to Finland, Israel rebounded with dominant wins over Luxembourg, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Bulgaria before edging Slovakia 14-12 in the third-place playoff
ynet Global | 12:25 | 06.15.26
שחקני איראן, הסרטים והתיקים
Iran’s World Cup nightmare: heavy security, US restrictions and boos from its own diaspora
Iran is beginning its World Cup campaign against New Zealand in Los Angeles after being forced to train in Tijuana, with players allowed into the US only for matches and many Iranian-American fans refusing to support a team they associate with the Islamic Republic 
Tzippy Shmilovitz, New York | 11:25 | 06.15.26
אוהדי נבחרת יפן
Japan fans clean up World Cup stands even before celebrating team's match, and the images go viral
Japan fans stayed behind after the dramatic draw with the Netherlands to collect trash from the stands, reviving a beloved World Cup tradition that has followed the Blue Samurai for nearly three decades
Ynet | 08:24 | 06.15.26
נדב רייסברג
Nadav Raisberg wins green jersey in historic Israeli cycling first
The 25-year-old NSN rider from Kibbutz Dafna claims the points title at the Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes after 1,200 kilometers, three breakaways and a punishing week in the Alps
ynet | 22:03 | 06.14.26
שחקן ניו-יורק ניקס ג'וש הארט
New York Knicks win first NBA title in 53 years, beating Wembanyama's Spurs
Knicks beat San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in Game 5 of the NBA Finals to clinch the series 4-1 and claim its first championship since 1973
ynet Global | 06:38 | 06.14.26
אימון נבחרת איראן
Body found near Iran World Cup team training site in Mexico
Police in Tijuana found a decomposed body with signs of violence in the trunk of an abandoned SUV parked near Iran’s World Cup training stadium; The discovery prompted an investigation as the team remains under heavy security amid regional tensions
ynet | 13:18 | 06.13.26
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