Ecuador
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Ecuador, translated into English and compared across sources. 40 recent stories.
Ecuador Stun Germany to Reach the Knockout Stage
Ecuador beat Germany 2-1 in the final group-stage match of the World Cup on Thursday night. The result sent Ecuador into the knockout stage for the first time in 20 years and trig…
World Cup third-place race takes shape as two teams already qualify
As the 2026 World Cup group stage nears its end, Bosnia and Ecuador have already clinched knockout spots as third-place finishers. Eight of the 12 third-place teams will advance u…
Germany’s Early Goal in Ecuador Match Sparks VAR Controversy
Germany’s early goal against Ecuador in a decisive 2026 World Cup group match in New Jersey sparked controversy. Referee Tori Penso allowed the goal after a possible foul by Alexa…
Ivory Coast targets knockout berth against Curaçao as Group E opener stays goalless
Ivory Coast faced Curaçao in Philadelphia needing a win to reach the World Cup knockout stage for the first time. Curaçao, coming off a historic draw with Ecuador, hoped for an up…
Mbappe and Haaland Lead the Race for Group Supremacy as World Cup Group Play Reaches the Finish
France and Norway headline the final round of World Cup group-stage matches on Friday, with Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland meeting for the first time in national-team shirts. Be…
Yan Diomande’s rise from hardship to World Cup prominence
Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande described a childhood of poverty, a difficult move to the United States, and the death of his 15-year-old sister Roxane. The article says that hard…
Why Curaçao’s celebrated World Cup shirt may never be worn
Curaçao’s yellow away shirt has been widely praised ahead of the 2026 World Cup, but FIFA rules may keep it off the pitch. Because Curaçao’s group opponents do not clash with its…
World Cup Day 15: Curaçao Chases History, Japan and Sweden Face Direct Knockout Test
Curaçao can make World Cup history if it beats Ivory Coast, while Germany seeks a perfect group finish against Ecuador. Japan-Sweden and Paraguay-Australia are direct qualificatio…
Venezuela’s twin earthquake disaster leaves thousands feared dead, with 6,600 reported missing
Venezuela is reeling after two major earthquakes near Caracas killed at least 32 people in early official figures, with more than 6,600 missing and fears the toll could rise sharp…
Netherlands Aim to Top Group as Germany Rotates for Decisive World Cup Round
The Netherlands can clinch first place in their group by beating Tunisia, while Germany have already won their group and may rotate heavily against Ecuador. The United States face…
Schweinsteiger Faces Racism Accusations Over Comments on Ivory Coast
Bastian Schweinsteiger is under fire in Germany after describing Ivory Coast’s style of play as "African football" and calling it "wild" and not tactical. The remarks drew racism…
Latin America’s Rightward Shift Is Pulling the Region Closer to Washington and Jerusalem
Right-wing victories in Colombia and Peru are part of a broader political swing across Latin America toward the right. The shift is driven by economic frustration and security fea…
Mother mourns Israeli soldier killed after Panama crash
Nadir Adri, 22, died in Israel after being badly injured in a deadly Panama crash that killed Noya Yitzhak. The Ashdod native had served as a decorated combat soldier and was trav…
Right-Wing Wave in South America Tightens Pressure on Iran
A conservative shift across South America is squeezing Iran and Hezbollah out of the region. The article says changes in Argentina, Bolivia, Ecuador, Chile, and especially Venezue…
Research Pinpoints Why the Inca “Maiden” Was Sacrificed on Llullaillaco
Scientists have narrowed the date of the Inca sacrifice of the Llullaillaco Maiden and two other children to around 1499. The new study suggests the Capacocha ritual was likely dr…
Curacao’s World Cup formula: family, freedom, and a happier camp
Curacao is drawing attention at its first World Cup for an unusual team policy that lets players live with partners and children in the team hotel. The tiny Caribbean nation has o…
Germany Deals with Schlotterbeck Blow After Ivory Coast Win
Germany lost Nico Schlotterbeck to a knee ligament tear after its 2-1 win over Ivory Coast at the 2026 World Cup. The Borussia Dortmund defender is out for the rest of the tournam…
Pro-Israel Right-Winger Wins Colombia's Presidential Election Amid Fraud Claims
Abelardo de la Espría won Colombia’s presidential election with 49.67% of the vote, defeating leftist Iván Cepeda by a narrow margin. Cepeda and outgoing President Gustavo Petro s…
Curaçao Keeper Eloy Room Makes World Cup History in 0-0 Draw With Ecuador
Curaçao drew 0-0 with Ecuador at the 2026 World Cup and became the smallest country ever to earn a World Cup point. Goalkeeper Eloy Room made 15 saves, a World Cup record in a 90-…
Germany snatch late win as the Netherlands and Japan rack up big World Cup victories
Germany beat Ivory Coast 2-1 with a 94th-minute goal in a World Cup 2026 knockout-stage step forward. The Netherlands thrashed Sweden 5-1, Japan beat Tunisia 4-0, and Curaçao earn…
Maccabi Haifa faces a costly bill for three out-of-favor foreign players
Maccabi Haifa is preparing for the 2026/27 season while facing a heavy financial burden from three players outside its plans. The club hopes to sell Matthias Nahuel, Xander Severi…
Germany Stuns Ivory Coast With Late Winner to Reach World Cup Round of 32
Germany beat Ivory Coast 2-1 in Toronto with a 95th-minute winner from Deniz Undav. The comeback sent Julian Nagelsmann’s team into the World Cup Round of 32 and left them close t…
Rare Foreigners From Israel’s League Appear at the World Cup, Exposing Local Weakness
Foreign players from Israel’s league are barely visible at the 2026 World Cup, a sign of the league’s weakness and the difficulty of signing quality imports in Israel’s security c…
Liverpool's €100 Million Bid for Yan Diomande Rejected by Leipzig
Liverpool’s €100 million bid for RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande was rejected. Leipzig want at least €120 million, while Paris Saint-Germain are also monitoring the situation. Diom…
Ivory Coast Striker Cleared to Play World Cup Amid French Match-Fixing Probe
French police arrested Ivory Coast striker Elye Wahi on May 29 over suspected betting-related match-fixing, but he was later released and has not been charged. He was still allowe…
Argentina Seeks to Restore South American Pride Against Algeria
Argentina will face Algeria at 4:00 a.m. Wednesday, with Lionel Messi expected to start and Nicolas Tagliafico out injured. The match comes after a winless start for South America…
Scientists Warn of a Potentially Historic Super El Niño and Its Global Fallout
A powerful El Niño is forming in the Pacific, and scientists warn it could become a historic “super El Niño.” The event may drive floods, droughts, heat and food disruptions world…
Germany and Sweden cruise as the Netherlands are held late in World Cup 2026 action
Germany beat Curaçao 7-1, Sweden defeated Tunisia 5-1, and Côte d’Ivoire edged Ecuador 1-0 in late World Cup 2026 action. The Netherlands drew 2-2 with Japan after conceding an 89…
Japanese Fans Go Viral for Cleaning Stadium After 2-2 Draw With the Netherlands
Japanese fans drew global attention after cleaning the Dallas stadium following Japan’s 2-2 draw with the Netherlands. The article says the practice reflects a long-standing cultu…
World Cup Night Delivers Late Drama, History and a Touching Tribute
Japan drew 2-2 with the Netherlands, Ivory Coast beat Ecuador 1-0 with a 90th-minute goal, and Sweden thrashed Tunisia 5-1 at the 2026 World Cup. The night also featured milestone…
Germany routs Curaçao as late goals decide two other international friendlies
Germany beat Curaçao 7-1 in a dominant international match. The Netherlands and Japan drew 2-2 after late goals on both sides, while Ivory Coast defeated Ecuador 1-0 with a near-f…
Amad Diallo's Late Winner Gives Ivory Coast a 1-0 Opening Victory Over Ecuador
Amad Diallo scored in the 90th minute to give Ivory Coast a 1-0 win over Ecuador in their 2026 World Cup opener in Philadelphia. The result ended Ecuador's 19-game unbeaten run an…
Ecuador Falls to Ivory Coast Amid Talk of a 'Statue Curse'
Ecuador lost to Ivory Coast on a 90th-minute goal, prompting references to a so-called “statue curse.” The Sport 5 item was published on June 15, 2026, as part of World Cup 2026 c…
Caicedo Confused by New World Cup Injury Rule
The 2026 World Cup has introduced a new injury rule requiring players to leave the field for one minute before returning. Ecuador's Moises Caicedo complained of an injury against…
Dutch media blast Koeman’s defensive substitutions after Japan draws level at 2-2
The Netherlands began its World Cup with a 2-2 draw against Japan, and Dutch media blamed Ronald Koeman’s defensive substitutions for the collapse. Virgil van Dijk scored for the…
Israeli Kfir Fighter Returns to Service Abroad After Decades
Sri Lanka has returned an upgraded Kfir fighter to flight, extending the life of the Israeli jet decades after production ended. The aircraft still serves in Colombia and the Unit…
JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs Temporarily Loosen Office Rules for the World Cup
JPMorgan Chase and Goldman Sachs will let U.S. staff work from home on World Cup match days through July 19. The policy shift is tied to heavy travel disruptions expected in New Y…
Don't Miss It: Budget World Cup Fantasy Bargains from Bank Yahav
Bank Yahav and Sports Channel published a guide to cheap World Cup fantasy picks, highlighting low-cost starting goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders and forwards. The list include…
Slow Start for England as Japan Wins 1-0
England lost 1-0 to Japan in a friendly, with Kaoru Mitoma scoring the only goal. The Netherlands drew 1-1 with Ecuador after an early own goal and a red card, while Spain was hel…
New Aircraft Put on Display, Then a Sudden Mishap at the Airport
An Iberia Express Airbus A350-941 was badly damaged at Guayaquil International Airport in Ecuador before its flight to Madrid. The plane struck a vehicle with its left wing during…
