Guadalajara
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Guadalajara, translated into English and compared across sources. 23 recent stories.
Lamine Yamal lifts Spain, while Uruguay faces a World Cup crisis
Spain beat Saudi Arabia 4-0, stayed unbeaten and strengthened its hold on first place in Guadalajara. Uruguay drew its first two matches and is in danger of an early World Cup exi…
Colombia beats DR Congo 1-0 to stay perfect and top Group J
Colombia defeated the Democratic Republic of Congo 1-0 on Wednesday to remain perfect and move atop Group J. Daniel Muñoz scored the winner in the 76th minute after an earlier goa…
Portugal face Uzbekistan after opening-day setback at the World Cup
Portugal, held 1-1 by the Democratic Republic of Congo in its World Cup opener, faced Uzbekistan in Houston needing a win to ease pressure. Uzbekistan came in after a 3-1 loss to…
World Cup Concession Prices Sting Fans, Though Atlanta Stands Out as Cheap
World Cup fans are paying steep stadium prices for beer and food at many venues, with some novelty items costing as much as $75. Atlanta is the exception, offering unusually low c…
Cape Verde Stuns Uruguay Again, Keeps World Cup Knockout Dream Alive
Cape Verde drew 2-2 with Uruguay after taking a first-half lead and equalizing again through Helio Varela. The result leaves Cape Verde with a real chance to reach the knockout st…
Spain and Saudi Arabia deadlocked in Atlanta group-stage clash
Spain and Saudi Arabia played in Atlanta in their second Group H match at the 2026 World Cup. Spain changed its lineup to include Lamine Yamal, while Saudi Arabia again set up def…
How Gianni Infantino Turned FIFA Into a Private Corporate Empire
The article says the first week of the 2026 World Cup exposed FIFA under Gianni Infantino as politicized, authoritarian, and commercially captured. It details ticket-price scandal…
Rangel Emerges as Mexico’s Hero in Narrow Win Over South Korea
Mexico beat South Korea 1-0 in Guadalajara to clinch first place in Group A and a place in the World Cup round of 32. Luis Romo scored the winner, while Raul Rangel’s late saves d…
World Cup Day 8: First Teams Can Clinch a Place in the Round of 32
The 2026 World Cup enters its second week on June 18, 2026, with several teams able to clinch qualification to the Round of 32. Czech Republic, Switzerland, Canada, Qatar, Mexico…
Ronaldo leads Portugal against DR Congo in Group H opener
Portugal and the Democratic Republic of Congo faced off Wednesday night in Houston in the first match of World Cup Group H. Cristiano Ronaldo started for Portugal in his sixth Wor…
South Korea bans local media after reports of mockery of Son Heung-min
South Korea beat Czechia 2-1 in its 2026 World Cup opener, but then reportedly boycotted South Korean media in Guadalajara. The dispute followed claims that journalists mocked cap…
Israeli fan travels solo to World Cup, spends $6,000 on final ticket
Yehiel Malka of Petah Tikva planned his World Cup trip more than a year and a half in advance and is now traveling alone across several North American cities. He paid about $6,000…
Saudi Arabia and Uruguay meet in Miami with both seeking an opening win
Saudi Arabia played Uruguay in Miami in a Group H World Cup match, with Georgios Donis facing Marcelo Bielsa’s rebuilt Uruguay side. Uruguay were without Luis Suárez and Edinson C…
Spain and Cape Verde Open Group H in Atlanta with Scoreless First Half
Spain and Cape Verde played their Group H opener at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, with the first half ending 0-0. Spain rested Nico Williams and Lamine Yamal, while Cape Verde…
Mexican Official Ousted After Racist Gesture Toward South Korean Creator at World Cup
A South Korean influencer said she was targeted with a racist gesture while filming her World Cup celebration in Guadalajara. The video went viral, and the Mexican official seen i…
World Cup Final Venue in New Jersey Ranked Worst for Transit Access
A Holafly study ranked MetLife Stadium in New Jersey last among World Cup host cities for transit access and cost. Fans heading to the July 19 final will face limited transport op…
Hundreds of Seats Left Empty at Czech Republic, South Korea World Cup Match
Hundreds of seats were empty at the Czech Republic versus South Korea World Cup match in Guadalajara on Thursday. The empties came despite FIFA claims of huge demand and amid crit…
World Cup opener serves up drama, goals and an early group shakeup
Mexico beat South Africa 2-0 and South Korea defeated Czech Republic 2-1 in a lively World Cup opening day. The writer says Mexico showed quality but also nerves, while South Kore…
Son Benched, Fever-Stricken Hyeon-Gyu Scores Korea’s Comeback Win Over Czechia
South Korea beat Czechia 2-1 in Guadalajara to start the 2026 World Cup, with Besiktas striker Oh Hyeon-gyu scoring the winner after playing with a fever. Korea next faces Mexico…
Hwang In-beom Leads South Korea, Fever-Stricken Oh Hyeon-gyu Scores Winner
South Korea beat the Czech Republic 2-1 in Guadalajara to start the 2026 World Cup. Fever-hit substitute Oh Hyeon-gyu scored the winner after coming on for Son Heung-min, and Kore…
South Korea Stuns Czechia With Late Comeback in World Cup Opener
South Korea came from behind to beat Czechia 2-1 in Guadalajara in Group A of the 2026 World Cup. Wang In-bum had a goal and an assist, and South Korea next faces host Mexico.
Injury-hit World Cup hosts face backlash, ticket fears, and more political fallout
The article is a roundup of Israeli sports, political, and opinion items, including World Cup strain over injuries, visas, and ticket prices. It also notes Hapoel Jerusalem's seas…
World Cup 2026 kicks off today: everything ahead of the opening match
The 2026 World Cup opens tonight in Mexico City with host Mexico facing South Africa at Estadio Azteca. The match is preceded by a ceremony featuring Shakira and Burna Boy, and th…
