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Messi, Yamal or Mbappe: who will win the 2026 World Cup?
With just two months until kickoff, the world’s biggest tournament returns with 48 teams and 104 matches; can Argentina repeat, Spain dominate again, or will France’s firepower take the crown?
Yair Kattan, Zeev Avrahami, Einav Schiff | 04.11.26
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
דונלד טראמפ
Trump questions Iran’s World Cup participation, citing players’ ‘life and safety’
After Iran’s sports minister said the national team would not take part in the upcoming World Cup, partly hosted by the United States, President Donald Trump responded to the issue in a post on his Truth Social platform
ynet | 03.12.26
צבא מקסיקו מתפרש בעיר הבירה לאחר חיסול מנהיג הקרטל
Will cartel leader’s killing in Mexico shadow 2026 World Cup?
After violence forced domestic match postponements, questions grow over security and preparedness in host cities like Guadalajara ahead of the 2026 tournament co-hosted with the US and Canada
ynet | 02.23.26
אסקובר לאחר השער העצמי מול ארה"ב
Drug trafficker linked to the murder of Andrés Escobar shot dead in Mexico
Thirty-two years after Colombia national team star Andrés Escobar was murdered following an own goal at the World Cup, Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced: “This was a man responsible for the killing.”
Ynet Sports | 02.07.26
אצטדיון מטלייף, שיארח את הגמר
World Cup Shield: Why FEMA’s $250M investment is the new standard for airspace defense
It's a historic shift: we have entered an era where elite homeland security tech is no longer experimental — it’s now a reliable and available front line in safeguarding mass events across the US, Canada and Mexico
Roei Bargil | 01.15.26
הדמיה של אצטדיון המלך חסן השני
Morocco’s road to the World Cup paved with large-scale culling of stray dogs
Ahead of the 2030 World Cup, Morocco aims to clear its streets of stray dogs, with authorities projecting the elimination of 99 percent of them through shootings, poisonings and other brutal methods, as outrage grows but intervention remains absent
Zeev Avrahami | 12.22.25
מהדי טרמי חלוץ נבחרת איראן למונדיאל הביע תמיכה בטוויטר בהשמדת מדינת ישראל
Iran star striker faces US visa hurdle ahead of 2026 World Cup over anti-Israel post
Military ties to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard and a past anti-Israel post may block Mehdi Taremi from entering the US, raising fears he could miss the tournament; Iranian officials warn more players and staff may also face visa issues
ynet | 12.12.25
אוהדי סיאטל סאונדרס מציגים תפאורה במשחק הגאווה מול אוסטין ב-MLS
World Cup 'Pride Match' will feature Egypt versus Iran
The two nations are known for severe human rights violations against LGBTQ+ individuals; they will play the June 26 match in Seattle, one of the most progressive cities in the US
ynet | 12.09.25
US President Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino
Iran to play at least one FIFA World Cup game on US soil
Iran will open the World Cup campaign against New Zealand in Seattle or Inglewood, California, as visa disputes, recent US airstrikes and long-standing political tensions add diplomatic strain ahead of the 2026 tournament
Associated Press | 12.06.25
אוהדי נבחרת איראן
Iran holds briefing with national soccer team on war with Israel during World Cup 2026
Iranian soccer officials, coaches and players are set to receive security briefings on how to act should a war with Israel break out during the 2026 FIFA World Cup; Iran's believes Israel would avoid launching attack while US is hosting tournament
ynet | 12.02.25
שדר איטלקי
Italian sportscasters spark uproar by calling Gaza war ‘genocide’ during match against Israel
RAI commentators wearing black ribbons during live World Cup qualifier cite UN findings on journalist deaths, triggering political backlash and street clashes; critics call televised gesture antisemitic and divisive
Ran Boker | 10.15.25
מפגינים נורבגים
Norway fans boo Israeli anthem, wave Palestinian flags during World Cup qualifier
Pro-Palestinian protesters rallied outside the Oslo stadium before kickoff, while Norway fans booed during “Hatikvah” and unfurled Palestinian flags. One fan stormed the pitch wearing a “Free Gaza” shirt as Israel lost 5–0.
ynet Global | 10.11.25
יו"ר ההתאחדות הנורבגית ליסה קלאבנס
World Cup qualifier dispute: Israel slams Norway FA head over Oct. 7 silence
Four days before Israel faces Norway in World Cup qualifiers, the IFA accused Norway FA chief Lise Klaveness of failing to condemn Oct. 7 while calling to suspend Israel; Norwegian player Patrick Berg said, 'You can’t ignore the game’s context'
Nadav Zenziper | 10.08.25
שחקני נבחרת ישראל מאוכזבים
UEFA to weigh expelling Israel from competitions as US vows to block move
Report says most European nations back suspension over Gaza campaign, citing Russia precedent; Israel scrambles diplomacy as Washington presses FIFA, with World Cup 2026 on horizon
Ynet | 09.25.25
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