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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
טקס הפתיחה
World Cup 2026 kicks off at Azteca stadium as Mexico hosts glittering opening ceremony
World Cup 2026 kicks off with a glittering opening ceremony in Mexico City’s Azteca, led by Shakira, Burna Boy and Tyla, as FIFA’s first tri-nation tournament launches across Mexico, US and Canada with opening match Mexico vs South Africa
Raz Shechnik, Oz Moalem | 06.11.26
מקסיקו מונדיאל
Strikes, protests and pro-Palestine demonstrations: Chaos in Mexico ahead of World Cup
Ahead of World Cup play: Under two days before the opening match in the mythical Azteca stadium and Mexico City is boiling: thousands of teachers are blocking streets, travel warnings have been issued and protest signs against Israel are scattered around the city
Raz Shechnik, Oz Moalem | 06.10.26
אוהדים אמריקאים בטירוף
The World Cup that changed America’s relationship with soccer
How the 1994 World Cup helped make soccer America’s No. 2 youth sport — and why many US fans may still feel like guests at their own party this year
Tzipi Shmilovitz/New York | 06.08.26
נבחרת איראן
Trump's revenge? US visa crackdown throws Iran World Cup plans into chaos
Players receive US visas after arduous process in Turkey, but several 'integral' members of coaching staff and soccer federation reportedly denied entry; Tehran accuses Washington of politicizing the World Cup and seeks FIFA intervention
Lior Ben Ari | 06.07.26
נבחרת ישראל בכדורגל לקטועי גפיים
Wounded in war, back on the field: Israel’s amputee soccer team plays on
In the locker room, prosthetics line the floor; players come straight from rehab and a one-armed goalkeeper proves he can still stop shots; Oz Moalem followed Israel’s amputee soccer team for a special project
Oz Moalem | 06.06.26
קין
Celtic fans protest Robbie Keane manager talks over Israel coaching role
Former Ireland star reportedly held talks with club’s top shareholder about post, but some fans object to his time coaching at Maccabi Tel Aviv during Gaza war
ynet | 06.03.26
איטליה 1938
The beautiful game, the ugly politics: How the world's cruelest regimes used the World Cup to sell their rule
From Mussolini's bribery campaign and Argentina's junta-driven quest for glory to Kim Il Sung's four-word command and Saddam Hussein's torture of defeated players, dictators have long used the World Cup as a powerful tool to strengthen their grip on power 
Zeev Avrahami, Berlin | 05.31.26
בדבלין, אירלנד הפגנה פרו פלסטינית נגד ישראל חרבות ברזל
Irish councilor claims Israeli soccer players 'participated in genocide'
Remark comes as pressure grows on Ireland to boycott upcoming Nations League matches against Israel in Budapest and Dublin over Gaza actions; Israeli FA: 'They would probably prefer a friendly match against Hamas'
ynet | 05.30.26
אוהדי נבחרת אירלנד
‘Stop the game’: Ireland fans protest nations league matches against Israel
Supporters threw tennis balls onto the pitch, waved Palestinian flags and chanted 'Free Palestine' during Ireland’s game with Qatar, as protests intensified against upcoming Nations League matches with Israel; Midfielder Jamie McGrath: 'This will only intensify'
ynet Sport | 05.29.26
מראדונה כובש את שער "יד האלוהים" המפורסם
The night of No. 10: Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ goal returns to the spotlight in new Cannes documentary
Five and a half years after his death, Diego Maradona is back in the Cannes spotlight with The Match, a documentary revisiting Argentina’s charged 1986 World Cup clash with England; another film examines Eric Cantona’s turbulent rise under Alex Ferguson
Amir Kaminer, Cannes | 05.19.26
שחקן נבחרת ספרד לאמין ימאל
Karma? Spain star Lamine Yamal expected to miss start of World Cup due to injury
Barcelona winger reportedly unlikely to play Spain’s opener against Cape Verde and is doubtful for Saudi Arabia clash as he recovers from a hamstring injury
ynet | 05.18.26
דניאל פרץ סאות'המפטון מנצ'סטר סיטי חצי גמר הגביע האנגלי
Israeli keeper Peretz caught in Southampton ‘Spygate’ storm before £300 million Premier League shot
Southampton and Israeli goalkeeper Daniel Peretz are set to face Hull City at Wembley in the Championship playoff final, known as the world’s richest game, but an alleged training-ground spying affair could delay the match or even threaten the Saints’ place in it
Raanan Weiss | 05.18.26
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
לאמין ימאל מניף את דגל פלסטין
‘I threw out his shirt’: Israeli FC Barcelona fans recoil after Yamal waves Palestinian flag
Barcelona’s teenage star sparked anger among Israeli supporters after raising Palestinian flag during title celebrations; Defense Minister Israel Katz accuses him of incitement, urges club to distance itself from display
Shlomi Aharoni | 05.14.26
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