World Cup
Israeli-media coverage mentioning World Cup, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Ivory Coast Beat Curacao 2-0 to Reach World Cup Knockouts for First Time
Ivory Coast beat Curacao 2-0 on Friday in the final group match of the 2026 World Cup. Nicolas Pépé scored both goals, sending Ivory Coast into the knockout stage for the first ti…
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…
After Qatar controversy, Guy Hochman heads back to the World Cup
Guy Hochman has flown to the United States to begin a new World Cup project ahead of 2026. After the controversy and threats he faced in Qatar in 2022, he says he will again focus…
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…
Patrick Schick Retires From Czech Republic Duty After Disappointing World Cup
Patrick Schick has retired from the Czech Republic national team after a poor World Cup in which the team finished last in its group with one point. The Bayer Leverkusen striker e…
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…
How an American Crowd Anthem Became a World Cup Stadium Favorite
The United States has emerged as one of the 2026 World Cup’s strongest teams, beating Paraguay and Australia to finish first in its group. After Friday’s win over Australia, more…
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…
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…
FIFA Weighs Expanding Club World Cup to 48 Teams
FIFA is preparing to discuss expanding the Club World Cup to 48 teams, following the new 48-team World Cup format. The change would likely bring in more European clubs and raise t…
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…
Tunisia’s coaching chaos goes far beyond one World Cup rout
Tunisia fired Sabri Lamouchi after a 5-1 loss to Sweden and hired Hervé Renard, only to lose 4-0 in his first match. The article says the real crisis is inside the federation, whe…
Leumi’s campaign tops ad recall as Bank Hapoalim wins affection
Bank Leumi led this week’s advertising recall in Israel with a campaign for bar and bat mitzvah children from border communities. Bank Hapoalim’s World Cup-themed sponsorship was…
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…
Roman Sorkin Released From Israel Squad Because of Injury
Roman Sorkin has been released from Israel’s national team squad because of injury ahead of World Cup qualifiers against Germany and Croatia. Israel is also missing five other inj…
Brazilian World Cup fans caught up in viral alien-abduction prophecy
A viral prediction by Brazilian medium Wue Bahiana sparked online claims that aliens could interrupt Brazil’s World Cup match against Scotland in Miami. The game went ahead normal…
Telegraph Report Says Qatar Is Funding “Fans” to Fill Stadiums at 2026 World Cup
The Telegraph says Qatar's football association funded travel packages for about 1,000 fans to attend the 2026 World Cup in the U.S. and Canada. The report describes hotel briefin…
Japanese Fans Clean Up, and Two Israeli Players Draw Praise in Japan
Two Japanese sports journalists explained why Japan’s fans and players clean stadiums and dressing rooms after matches. They also praised Israeli players Neta Lavi and Dean David…
Florian Wirtz’s discipline, not talent alone, shaped his rise
Florian Wirtz’s childhood coaches say his success came from rare determination and focus, not just natural talent. Raised with few screens and lots of outdoor activity, he later b…
Ayase Ueda's rise from quiet schoolboy to Japan's World Cup scoring star
Ayase Ueda scored twice and set up another goal in Japan’s 4-0 win over Tunisia at the 2026 World Cup. The 27-year-old Feyenoord striker, who led the Dutch league in scoring, is n…
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…
FBI Deputy Warns of a New Drone Threat That Could Strike From Anywhere
FBI Deputy Director Chris Wray warned that next-generation attack drones could be controlled from anywhere through cellular networks. He cited a recently uncovered UFC plot and Wo…
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…
Iran and Egypt ask FIFA to block Pride messages at Seattle World Cup match
Iran and Egypt asked FIFA to stop Pride-related activities and symbols at their World Cup match in Seattle. The June 26 game at Lumen Field had been labeled a Pride match by local…
Storm Threatens World Cup Clash Between the Netherlands and Tunisia
The Netherlands’ World Cup group-stage match against Tunisia in Kansas City is in danger of delay or postponement because of severe weather. Forecasters predict thunderstorms, hea…
Mexico World Cup Celebration Turns to Horror After Car Hits Fans in Cabo San Lucas
A car struck Mexican fans celebrating a World Cup win in Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, injuring at least 17 people. Authorities said the driver was detained and all the wou…
Pun-filled summer wordplay for parents and soccer fans
This humorous Hebrew column offers summer wordplay and puns for parents and families. It also invites readers to submit their own jokes by email, then closes with a World Cup pun…
World Cup Day 15: Curaçao Chases History, Japan Faces Sweden in a Direct Clash
Day 15 of the 2026 World Cup features decisive group matches that will send more teams into the round of 32. Curaçao can make history with its first-ever win, Japan and Sweden mee…
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.
Report: Messi is eyeing the 2028 Olympics as his international farewell
Lionel Messi reportedly plans to end his international career at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics, not the 2030 World Cup. The 39-year-old Argentina captain is still focused on winni…
Brazil cruises past Scotland as Neymar returns after 981 days
Brazil defeated Scotland 3-0, won Group 3, and reached the next round of the 2026 World Cup. Vinicius Junior scored twice, Neymar returned after 981 days away from Brazil, and Mex…
Brazil Cruises Past Scotland as Neymar Makes Emotional Return
Brazil defeated Scotland 3-0 in the 2026 World Cup, won Group 3, and advanced to the next round. Vinicius Junior scored twice, while Neymar returned to Brazil’s lineup for the fir…
A look inside the stadiums hosting the World Cup
The article showcases the stadiums that will host World Cup matches across Mexico, the United States, and Canada. It notes that the opener will be at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City…
Neymar Returns in Tears as Brazil Tops World Cup Group After 3-0 Win Over Scotland
Brazil beat Scotland 3-0 in Miami to finish first in Group 3 and advance to the World Cup round of 32. Neymar returned to the national team after 981 days and cried after a warm r…
Canada Draws South Africa in Opening Knockout Match as World Cup Brackets Take Shape
Canada will meet South Africa in the first knockout match of the 2026 World Cup on Sunday in Los Angeles. Switzerland beat Canada 2-1 in Vancouver to win the group and send the ho…
Mexico cruise past Czechia 3-0 to finish perfect in Group A, Ochoa gets emotional farewell
Mexico beat Czechia 3-0 to complete a perfect Group A campaign and advance to the knockout stage. Guillermo Ochoa made an emotional late appearance in his sixth World Cup, while M…
South Africa Makes History, Mexico Advances Perfectly at World Cup 2026
South Africa beat South Korea 1-0 to reach the World Cup knockout stage for the first time and finish second in Group A. Mexico completed a perfect group stage with a 3-0 win over…
Brazil Cruise Past Scotland as South Africa and Canada Make History
Brazil beat Scotland 3-0, with Vinicius Junior scoring twice and Neymar returning after three years away. South Africa and Canada both reached the World Cup knockout stage for the…
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…
Why World Cup Stars Are Still Going Strong at 39 and 41
Lionel Messi scored late against Austria at age 39, and the article says he is part of a broader 2026 World Cup trend: aging legends and young stars are thriving. Teams now use sp…
Deniz Undav Becomes Germany’s Surprise Football Hero Amid Political Tensions
Deniz Undav, Germany’s Kurdish-Yezidi heritage striker, has become a national favorite after scoring twice in a 2-1 win over Ivory Coast. His late-blooming career, Stuttgart succe…
Canada to Play Round of 32 in the United States After Swiss Defeat
Switzerland beat Canada 2-1 in Vancouver to win Group B at the 2026 World Cup. Canada will now play its Round of 32 match in the United States, with the knockout stage set to begi…
Bosnia Defeats Qatar 3-1, Edging Closer to the World Cup Round of 32
Bosnia defeated Qatar 3-1 in its last Group B match at the 2026 World Cup. The win, following a 4-1 loss to Switzerland, left Bosnia third and close to advancing to the round of 3…
Edin Dzeko Snubs Coach After Milestone Bosnia Appearance
Edin Dzeko reacted angrily after being substituted in Bosnia and Herzegovina’s match against Qatar on Wednesday. In his 150th national-team appearance, the 40-year-old captain ref…
Bosnia’s Karim Alibegovic Emerges as Salzburg Successor to Oscar Gloukh
Karim Alibegovic scored Bosnia’s winner against Qatar, moving his team closer to the next stage of the 2026 World Cup. The Red Bull Salzburg prospect, seen as Oscar Gloukh’s repla…