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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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 06.15.26
אוהדי קדנה צופים במשחקה הראשון במונדיאל, אתמול
World Cup 2026 in Canada faces backlash over soaring costs and housing crunch
Canada’s first World Cup sparks excitement and backlash; Locals question $1B investment per city amid soaring hotel prices, housing black markets, disrupted daily life and skepticism over FIFA revenues
Roni Rachmani, Vancouver | 06.13.26
Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta
Stadium or spaceship? The mega-arenas redefining World Cup 2026
The tournament will be played across 16 venues in the US, Mexico and Canada, with many NFL stadiums adapted for FIFA rules and designed around giant screens, retractable roofs, luxury suites and all-day entertainment
Amnon Direktor | 06.12.26
נבחרת איראן
Iran says FIFA denied World Cup tickets to fans, accusing US of political move
Iran’s soccer federation says its fan ticket allocation for three World Cup matches in the United States was revoked, while Washington says the national team will be allowed to enter the country one day before each game
ynet | 06.10.26
איילה אוחנה
Israel’s only representative at the World Cup is a 12-year-old girl
Ayala Ohana, who has Gaucher disease, was chosen by Kia to bring the ball onto the field before France faces Senegal at MetLife Stadium; in a ynet interview with her father, she spoke about her excitement, illness, bullying and social media support
Sharon Kidon | 06.06.26
Donald Trump
High prices, empty hotels: US fears World Cup sticker shock will deter fans
Hospitality industry expected record occupancy, raised prices and banked on billions in tourism, but soaring ticket prices, less attractive teams and Trump-era politics have left rooms empty as fans seek cheaper motels and Airbnbs outside cities
Tzippy Shmilovitz, New York | 05.26.26
קונגו
Ebola crisis in Congo raises fears ahead of 2026 World Cup
Less than a month before the 2026 World Cup, Congo’s Ebola outbreak is raising global concern; The team canceled its Kinshasa camp, the US imposed entry restrictions and FIFA is monitoring fears that the crisis could disrupt the summer tournament
ynet | 05.23.26
אצטדיון מטלייף
World's biggest sporting event: The 2026 World Cup has become a $41 billion growth engine
The international soccer tournament opening next month in the US, Canada and Mexico will be the largest sporting event in history; With 48 teams representing 62% of global GDP, it is expected to spark a digital revolution and break internet consumption records
Gad Lior | 05.18.26
Mural by Hooman Khalili featuring children murdered by the Iranian regime and Hezbollah. the mural was unveiled in Texas, May 14, 2026
Texas mural honors Druze and Iranian children killed by Iran and its proxies
Iranian-American artist Hooman Khalili unveiled the soccer-themed mural near Houston, linking Druze children killed by Hezbollah in Majdal Shams with Iranian children killed in regime crackdowns
The Media Line | 05.15.26
Iran will play World Cup matches in the US, FIFA boss says
Iranian Football Federation officials, including Mehdi Taj, turned back at Toronto airport after Canada denied entry to a delegation member over links to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, officials said
Reuters | 04.30.26
אוהדי נבחרת איראן מונדיאל קטאר
Iran will be at World Cup and play in US, FIFA says
President Gianni Infantino stresses that Iran's 'matches will be played where they are supposed to be, according to the draw
AFP | 03.31.26
ואלוורדה
FIFA unveils $75 million plan for Gaza: New soccer fields, academy and national stadium
The international soccer federation will invest $75 million under a plan aimed at helping rebuild the area after extensive destruction, though it remains unclear when work will be able to begin
ynet | 02.20.26
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