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Israel defeats South Korea 3-1 for 3rd place in U20 World Cup

Ofir Haim's Blue and Whites achieve one of the greatest accomplishments in the history of Israeli soccer: The magical journey of the Israeli national youth soccer team in the Under-20 World Cup ends with an impressive 3-1 victory and an indomitable place on the podium

Dennis Bihler | 06.11.23

שחקני נבחרת הנוער של ישראל חוגגים נגד ברזיל

Israel dreams of third-place finish in World Cup

Although under-20 national soccer team will play South Korea for third place with a short squad, coach Ofir Haim says team needs to ‘give our all to take this medal’

Nadav Zenziper, Argentina | 06.11.23

Magical World Cup Cinderella run ends after Israel succumbs to Uruguay in semi-finals

Ofir Haim's men certainly did not flatter to deceive but ended up losing to a 61st-minute Anderson Duarte goal in a physical, high-intensity encounter; Israel will play for third place on Sunday against either South Korea or Italy

Ilan Levinsohn | 06.08.23

No longer the underdog, Israel can become world champions!

Opinion: The Israeli team's rapid-fire success throughout this campaign isn't coincidental, and according to the data, Ofir Haim's men have a good chance of making history and can go all the way in the U-20 World Cup

Ori Cooper | 06.08.23

Israel's U20 national team poised to make history at World Cup: What you need to know about today's match

Fresh off a historic victory over Brazil, the Israeli national U-20 soccer team will face Uruguay in the semi-finals at the Diego Maradona Stadium in La Plata; 'These could be the defining moments of your careers,' Israeli coach tells his players

Nadav Zenziper, La Plata | 06.08.23

The whole nation is behind you, now go get that World Cup!

Up from close, the Israeli U20 national team players look like teens, but soon the large money will begin flowing and they will embark on their demanding professional careers; They happened to represent a country that yearns for some good news, happiness that is complete consensus; It may be exaggerated, even a bit pathetic, but who cares

Nahum Barnea, La Plata, Argentina | 06.07.23

Miguel Vitor an integral part of the Israel national team

Criteria for granting foreign athletes citizenship under discussion

Committee wants to establish a uniform and clear standard: "to balance the national needs and the commitment to the development and growth of the young players when they reach adult age"

Nadav Zenziper | 06.07.23

It takes a village: The rise of Israel's Bedouin soccer star

Hamza Shibli came from humble beginnings and elbowed his way to glory with grit beyond his years; before historic Brazil upset, his father Youssef told him to ‘dominate the field, run non-stop, and score’, and he did just that

Lior El-Hai | 06.05.23

Israel's U20 World Cup upset against Brazil leaves world in awe

Global sports media and fans look on in disbelief as underdog Israel slay soccer giants in historic shocker; 'Who would have believed something like this could happen'

Ynet | 06.04.23

Israel comes back from behind twice to beat Brazil in 5-goal U20 World Cup thriller

Blue and Whites rejoice as goals by Khalaili, Shibli and an exquisite individual Dor Turgeman effort send them through to the tournament’s semi-finals with a stellar performance

Ilan Levinsohn | 06.04.23

Israeli winning goal scorer with a touching tribute: 'In memory of border attack victims'

Dor Turgeman dedicates the goal to Lia Ben-Nun, Ohad Dahan, Ori Itzhak Ilouz, says it was not an easy day for the country, and hopes the team brought some joy to everyone

Dennis Bihler | 06.04.23

Chabad in Argentina adopts Israel's Under-20 team

Hundreds of kilograms of fine Argentinian kosher meat, a special event every week and a lot of physical and spiritual support - Chabad members in Argentina have adopted the Israeli team in the Under-20 World Cup, and are a force in the stands and after the games – 'We are a part of the historic achievement'

Nitzi Yakov | 05.31.23

Israel advances to U20 World Cup quarter-finals after last-gasp winner

Blue and Whites continue to make history after Anan Khalaili comes off the bench to slot home a stoppage-time winning goal against Uzbekistan; Ofir Haim's men will face either Brazil or Tunisia on Saturday | watch highlights

Ynet | 05.31.23

Never say die: 10-men Israel advances to U20 World Cup round of 16 with heroic comeback

All hope seemed lost for Ofir Haim's men as they trailed a resolute Japanese side and went one man short in the 68th minute, but the Blue and Whites made history with last-gasp masterpiece | watch match highlights

Ynet | 05.28.23

Israel soccer fan violence must be treated seriously, Herzog says

Israel's president was evacuated from the stadium after Beitar Jerusalem fans stormed the pitch at end of final cup match; Team may be stripped of trophy

Ynet Sports | 05.24.23

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