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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 | 07.13.26

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 | 07.13.26

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 | 07.10.26

They started as soccer partners; Now they’re fashion stars in their own right

From WAGs of the 2000s to fashion powerhouses today: soccer players’ partners including Georgina Rodríguez, Antonela Roccuzzo and Michelle Gerzig have built personal brands, turning fame, style and social media influence into careers of their own

Itay Yaacov | 07.10.26

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 | 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 | 07.09.26

‘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 | 07.09.26

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 | 07.08.26

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 | 07.02.26

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 | 06.30.26

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 | 06.29.26

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 | 06.28.26

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 | 06.25.26

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 | 06.23.26

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 | 06.22.26