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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

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 | 06.21.26

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

The 36 jerseys are no coincidence. The number equals twice 18, which in Jewish tradition represents the word Chai (חי) — “life” in Hebrew

‘Jerseys against hatred’: Holocaust museum showcases football’s stand against discrimination

The Brazilian Holocaust Museum is bringing together football kits from around the world in an unprecedented exhibition showing how football can be a field for social transformation, resistance and diversity

ynet Global | 06.13.26

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

‘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

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