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Italy national coach says 'unlucky' to play Israel in World Cup qualifiers

Gennaro Gattuso says he was concerned about the situation in Gaza, calling it 'heartbreaking to see civilians and children enduring what they are going through. What we see is painful, that is all I can say'

Ynet | 09.06.25

שחקן נבחרת ישראל רז שלמה מול שחקן נבחרת נורבגיה ארלינג הולאנד

Norway soccer to donate proceeds from match against Israel to Gaza aid

Norwegian Football Association announced that the proceeds from their team's World Cup qualifier against Israel would be donated to the Gaza Strip; Israel responded: 'it would be nice if some of the money went toward securing a condemnation from the Norwegian federation of the October 7 massacre...or toward the release of 50 hostages'

Nadav Zenziper | 08.21.25

Tehran demands Israel be banned from FIFA, says Israel ‘murdered athletes’

Iran's soccer chief accuses Israel of targeting athletes during wartime strikes and demands FIFA expulsion; Tehran also warns the US may bar its players from the 2026 World Cup; report says Iranian Olympic Committee instructed sports federations to declare those killed in Israeli strikes as 'athletes,' due to 'propaganda value of professional athletes killed in military conflicts'

ynet Sports | 07.22.25

From Trump to turf: What’s not ready for the 2026 World Cup, one year before kickoff

The 2026 FIFA World Cup faces logistical hurdles including inadequate US soccer stadiums, controversial artificial turf fields and political tensions over Trump’s travel ban

Yair Kattan | 07.04.25

Norwegian fans boo Israeli anthem before World Cup qualifier

Norwegian fans disrespected Israel’s anthem, 'Hatikvah,' before the match against Israel in Hungary. The incident followed anti-Israeli statements by Norwegian players and officials, though star player Erling Haaland urged the focus remain on football instead of politics

ynet correspondents | 03.26.25

Gaza war tensions shadow Norway-Israel World Cup clash

Ahead of a World Cup qualifier against Israel, Norwegian players and officials voice mixed views on conflict, with some criticizing Israel and others urging focus on football; Norway’s FA chief rejects calls for boycott

Ynet | 03.24.25

שחקני נבחרת סעודיה במשחק במסגרת מוקדמות המונדיאל

Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030: How soccer became the heart of a nation’s ambition

Saudi Arabia secures 2034 FIFA World Cup hosting rights, marking a major step in its Vision 2030 plan to become a global sports powerhouse; Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr signing was just a prestigious first step in a much larger plan

Dr. Ofer Muchtar | 12.30.24

Football world mourns death of legendary Franz Beckenbauer at 78

The world's most popular sport has lost one of its brightest stars after mythical German player Franz Beckenbauer succumbs to illness

Gilad Meiri | 01.09.24

Modern-day slavery: Qatar and FIFA continue to abuse and exploit foreign workers

Wage theft, families of deceased workers denied compensation and workers being trapped by their employers; This is the true legacy of the 2022 World Cup, not Messi and Mbappé

Zeev Avrahami | 09.13.23

נוהאילה בנזינה נבחרת מרוקו מונדיאל חיג'ב

Morocco's Benzina becomes first to wear hijab at the Women's World Cup

Morocco breaks ground as the Atlas Lionesses' secure first-ever Women's World Cup victory with Benzina making headlines for all the right reasons, and gaining international recognition

Dennis Bihler | 07.30.23

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

Indonesian protesters demand Israel out of FIFA U-20 soccer World Cup

Officials say government won't prevent Israel from taking part in tournament and it will guarantee safety of all teams; competition set to run May 20-June 11

Dennis Bihler | 03.21.23

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