Morocco
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Morocco, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Video of Morocco’s Ismail Saibari Trying to Steal a Goalkeeper’s Towel Goes Viral
An old clip from the Africa Cup of Nations showed Morocco forward Ismail Saibari trying to steal Edouard Mendy’s towel during the final against Senegal. The video went viral with…
World Cup 2026 knockout picture starts to take shape
As the third and final group-stage round of World Cup 2026 unfolds, the knockout-stage bracket is becoming clearer. The article lists the projected round-of-32 matchups and notes…
Veteran Ad Agency Boroda Kaplan Rebrands as KPLN After Ownership Shift
Boroda Kaplan has split from Adler Chomsky, rebranded as KPLN, and changed ownership after about 25 years. Guy Boroda left for KashCash, Eyal Chomsky bought his stake, and Ron Kap…
World Cup lookalikes evoke Israeli league players
Sports 5 highlighted three World Cup players who resemble Israeli Premier League footballers. The article singled out Iraq's Merchas Doski, Morocco's Jassim Yassine and Iran's Ali…
Israel’s World Cup Problem Is Not Asia, It Is Its Own Football Culture
A Hebrew opinion piece argues Israel should stop blaming Asia for its World Cup absence. It says Asian football has improved greatly, and Israel’s real problem is its own lack of…
Brazil finish group stage in strong form and head into knockout with belief
Brazil beat Scotland 3-0 in Miami to finish first in their group and enter the knockout stage with momentum. Vinicius, Matheus Cunha, Bruno Guimarães and a stingy defense powered…
Brazil, Mexico, Morocco and South Africa shine in a busy World Cup night
Brazil beat Scotland 3-0, Mexico defeated Czechia 3-0, and Morocco edged Haiti 4-2 in a busy World Cup night. Switzerland, Bosnia, and South Africa also won, with South Africa rea…
Brazil and South Africa advance as three World Cup groups are decided
Brazil, Switzerland, Mexico and South Africa advanced from the World Cup group stage overnight Thursday. Three groups were completed, and the Round of 32 field began to fill out.
Brazil Tops Group C, Morocco Advances After Thrilling Final Round
Brazil defeated Scotland 3-0 to finish first in World Cup 2026 Group C, with Vinicius Junior scoring twice and Matheus Cunha adding one. Morocco beat Haiti 3-2, finished second, a…
Switzerland Beats Canada 1-0 as Bosnia Leads Qatar in World Cup Round 3
Switzerland beat Canada 1-0 in Group B of the 2026 World Cup, moving to first place with seven points. Bosnia and Herzegovina led Qatar 2-1, while several later matches will decid…
Ratio Petroleum Seeks to Buy Pharos for About $410 Million
Ratio Energy, through Ratio Petroleum, wants to buy Pharos for 104 million pounds, or about 410 million shekels. The target has producing oil and gas assets in Egypt and Vietnam…
Scott McTominay’s Napoli Revival Carries Scotland Into a Historic World Cup Night
Scott McTominay has gone from Manchester United scapegoat to Napoli star and Scotland talisman. After helping Scotland reach the World Cup and win its opener, he now faces Brazil…
Why Endrick Became Brazil’s Favorite Meme and Ancelotti’s Headache
Brazilian fans have flooded social media with memes mocking Carlo Ancelotti for not starting Endrick at the 2026 World Cup. The coach says he is aware of the pressure, but insists…
Ancelotti May Replace Injured Raphinha as Brazil Faces Scotland in Miami
Brazil face Scotland in Miami at 1:00 a.m. between Wednesday and Thursday, needing a win to finish first in the group. Carlo Ancelotti is set to replace injured Raphinha with 19-y…
World Cup 2026 enters decisive third round as groups begin to close
Day 14 of the 2026 World Cup opens the decisive third round, with three groups finishing overnight and knockout slots being decided. Canada, Brazil, Mexico and several others are…
Viral creator calls out World Cup broadcasters over mispronouncing African names
Angolan creator Albi Angoma went viral in Brazil after criticizing World Cup broadcasters for mispronouncing African footballers’ names. He then released pronunciation guides, gai…
Scotland, Czechia and Bosnia Under Fire as Defensive World Cup Tactics Face Final Group Tests
The article says Scotland, Czechia and Bosnia have been the World Cup’s most defensive and unattractive teams so far. It previews their decisive final group matches against Brazil…
Former Barcelona prospect accused of snubbing Manor Solomon at Villarreal
Manor Solomon said a Moroccan Villarreal player shunned him in the dressing room and after goals, and the player was identified as Ilias Akhomach. The piece reviews Akhomach's bac…
‘Or HaChaim’ Seen as a Spiritual Shield, According to Article
An article portrays Rabbi Chaim ben Atar, the Or HaChaim, as a messianic figure whose teachings bring spiritual protection. It recounts his hard life, a vision about Poland, and a…
How Messi Keeps Defying Age at the 2026 World Cup
Lionel Messi scored a hat trick against Algeria in Argentina’s 3-0 2026 World Cup opener, in his 200th national-team match. An Athletic report says his longevity comes from strict…
Lamine Yamal Faces Backlash Over Boot Flags and Old Morocco Celebration Video
Lamine Yamal is facing backlash in Spain after wearing Morocco and Equatorial Guinea flags on his boots and after an old video resurfaced of him celebrating a Moroccan win over Sp…
Rakeh CEO Mordechai Elgarabli Steps Down After a Decade
Mordechai Elgarabli is stepping down as CEO of Rakeh after leading the company since 2015. The board named chairman Abraham Biger interim CEO while it searches for a permanent rep…
Real Madrid Revives Its World Cup Talent Hunt Around Morocco’s Ayyoub Bouaddi
Real Madrid is again watching the World Cup for transfer targets, with 18-year-old Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi its leading focus. The club has 14 players in the tournament and…
Ancelotti’s Brazil Is Winning Without the Old Samba Style
Brazil beat Haiti 3-0, giving Carlo Ancelotti his first clear sign of progress. The win showed a more disciplined, less Vinicius-dependent team, though concerns from the Morocco m…
Spain and Morocco Vie for 2030 World Cup Final Hosting Rights
Spain and Morocco are competing to host the 2030 World Cup final, with FIFA yet to decide. Morocco wants the new 115,000-seat Hassan II Stadium in Casablanca, while Spain is backi…
Kamada’s Early Strike Makes Japan History in World Cup Milestone Match
Japan defeated Tunisia in the 1,000th World Cup match, with Daichi Kamada scoring after 3.5 minutes. His goal set a Japanese record for fastest World Cup goal and made him only th…
United States Advances, Brazil Recovers, Paraguay Makes Unwanted World Cup History
The United States beat Australia 2-0 to reach the round of 32, while Brazil defeated Haiti 3-0 and Morocco beat Scotland 1-0. Paraguay beat Turkey 1-0 despite a red card for Migue…
Identity of 1633 Treasure Ship Off England Finally Confirmed
Researchers have identified a mystery wreck off Devon as the Dutch merchant ship Dom van Keulen, which sank in 1633 after bad weather. The vessel carried gold coins and other carg…
World Cup Midterm: goals, stars and surprises in a thrilling opening stretch
The article reviews a spectacular opening World Cup phase, led by Lionel Messi’s first World Cup hat trick and an unusually high scoring rate. It also highlights breakout performe…
Brazil and the United States advance as Haiti and Turkey are eliminated in World Cup action
Brazil beat Haiti 3-0 and Paraguay upset Turkey 1-0, eliminating both teams from the 2026 World Cup. The United States beat Australia 2-0 to win Group D, while Morocco defeated Sc…
Morocco Rally Behind Hakimi After French Court Upholds Rape Trial
Morocco publicly backed captain Achraf Hakimi after a French court upheld his trial in a rape case. Hakimi played in Morocco’s 1-0 World Cup win over Scotland, where some fans boo…
Brazil Rout Haiti as Fans Keep Singing in Philadelphia
Brazil defeated Haiti 3-0 in Philadelphia, with Mateus Cunha and Vinicius scoring before halftime. The win eased pressure on Carlo Ancelotti’s side after an opening draw, while Ha…
Galarza Scores Fastest Goal So Far at the 2026 World Cup
Matías Galarza scored after 65 seconds to give Paraguay an early lead over Turkey at the 2026 World Cup. The goal was the tournament’s fastest so far, and it helped the United Sta…
Brazil Worried Rafinha May Miss Rest of Group Stage After Hamstring Injury
Brazil beat Haiti 3-0 at the 2026 World Cup, but Rafinha left with a right hamstring injury and may miss more matches. Neymar could return for Brazil’s decisive final Group G matc…
Morocco Beat Scotland in 71 Seconds to Move Closer to World Cup Knockout Stage
Morocco beat Scotland 1-0 in Boston at the 2026 World Cup, with Ismail Saibari scoring after 71 seconds. The win lifted Morocco to four points in Group C and left them one victory…
Brazil Thrashes Haiti as Matheus Cunha Emerges as Its New No. 9
Brazil beat Haiti 3-0 overnight between Friday and Saturday in its second match after opening with a draw against Morocco. Matheus Cunha scored twice and was praised by Brazilian…
Morocco edge Scotland as Sabiri scores fastest World Cup goal so far
Morocco defeated Scotland 1-0 in Group C of the 2026 World Cup after Ismaïl Sabari scored the tournament’s fastest goal so far. The result left Morocco close to securing a place i…
Ayyoub Bouaddi dazzles against Brazil, and France may regret letting him go
Ayyoub Bouaddi, an 18-year-old France-born midfielder newly eligible for Morocco, excelled in Morocco’s 1-1 draw with Brazil at the 2026 World Cup. His performance triggered prais…
Bruno Guimaraes emerges as Brazil’s midfield leader under Ancelotti
Bruno Guimaraes says Brazil’s midfield will lean on him after its 1-1 draw with Morocco. The Newcastle and Brazil midfielder credits Carlo Ancelotti’s trust and says he is enterin…
Why Smaller Teams Are No Longer World Cup Pushovers
The article says this World Cup is defined by smaller teams competing on equal terms with giants, producing draws, upsets, and long stretches of resistance. It attributes the shif…
Gaza Stabilization Force Officers Arrive in Israel as Plan Advances Without Hamas
The Gaza Peace Council says international stabilization-force officers have arrived in Israel and more troops are coming, even though Hamas has not agreed to disarm. A logistics h…
Sibari Set for Bayern Move After Passing Medical Checks
Ismael Sibari has reportedly passed his medical ahead of a move from PSV to Bayern Munich. The Moroccan midfielder’s transfer is said to cost about 52 million euros, after a stron…
French-Algerian Influencer Held in Morocco After Viral Criticism of Local Driving and Police
Yas Naubelle, a French-Algerian influencer, was detained at Marrakech airport after posting a TikTok criticizing Moroccan driving and police. Authorities suspect her of defamatory…
Report: Boutros Boutros-Ghali Peace Prize to Be Awarded to Moroccan-Jewish Adviser
Moroccan reports say André Azoulay, a senior adviser to King Mohammed VI, will receive the Boutros Boutros-Ghali Peace Prize. The award is being given by the Kemit Boutros Ghali F…
Neymar trains with Brazil as Haiti clash looms
Neymar trained fully with Brazil on Wednesday after months of limited work, increasing hopes he may return at the World Cup. Brazil will decide cautiously whether to use him again…
Scottish Fans Drain Boston's Beer Supplies During World Cup Run
Thousands of Scottish World Cup fans in Boston have caused a citywide beer shortage, emptying bars and forcing emergency restocking. The surge came after Scotland’s 1-0 win over H…
US Pushes Gaza Reconstruction Plan as Hamas Retains Arms
The United States is pressing ahead with plans to rebuild Gaza before Hamas is fully disarmed, while Israel insists reconstruction cannot begin until demilitarization. Hamas is st…
Saudi Arabia’s World Cup flag is kept off the ground for religious and legal reasons
Saudi Arabia’s flag was raised above the pitch at its World Cup 2026 opener against Uruguay because it must not touch the ground. The article says this reflects strict rules gover…