Israeli football

Maccabi Tel Aviv’s beats Maccabi Haifa 3-1 in Clasico, Maccabi Netanya crushes Beitar Jerusalem

"We could have pressed more and been more aggressive, we could have done a better job against a team like Maccabi Tel Aviv who were coming off a tough loss," Haifa coach Barak Bachar said.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2026|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

MACCABI TEL AVIV players celebrate their third goal in the yellow-and-blue’s 3-1 home Premier League victory over Maccabi Haifa at Bloomfield Stadium.

Anan Khalaili celebrates scoring the second goal against Olympique de Marseille.

Record-breaking Israeli soccer star Khalaili transfer canceled after failed test, Inter announces

"We had negotiated the acquisition of Khalaili, who failed the medical examinations, as communicated to us by CONI," Inter Milan president Giuseppe Marotta announced.

JULY 13, 2026|ByTOBIAS HOLCMAN

FIFA President Gianni Infantino Press Conference - Estadio Azteca, Mexico City, Mexico - June 10, 2026 FIFA President Gianni Infantino with the FIFA World Cup trophy during the press conference.

FIFA plans to organize match between Israel, Palestine during September U-15 tournament - report

The match would be played during a symbolic tournament in the US, with players from all 211 of FIFA’s member associations present, including Russia.

JUNE 15, 2026|ByTOBIAS HOLCMAN

Team IR Iran Airport Arrival - FIFA World Cup 2026 TIJUANA, MEXICO - JUNE 07: Members of the Iranian national soccer team including midfielder Alireza Jahanbakhsh (R) arrive at Tijuana International Airport on June 7, 2026 in Tijuana, Mexico. The team's World Cup participation has been complicated

Visa denials and protests shadow FIFA as World Cup kicks off

Iran’s World Cup delegation says FIFA has failed to secure US entry for several officials, with 15 federation members denied visas ahead of the tournament, urging compliance with its rules.

JUNE 13, 2026|ByREUTERS

Blue-and-white back to the pitch vs Iceland

New-look National Team, led by Hazan but missing injured stars, kicks off Nations League campaign

JUNE 1, 2022ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

AFTER A stellar season in Spain, Israeli forward Shon Weissman (right) is back home with the blue-and-white for the start of its Nations League campaign tonight against Iceland.

A tall order for blue-and-white’s Benayoun

Former star facing many new challenges on and off the pitch as national team technical director.

MARCH 31, 2022ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

YOSSI BENAYOUN (left, in 2011 file photo) is used to his performance speaking for itself on the pitch. His new role with the Israel national team calls for a different set of skills.

Blue-and-white rallies to draw Romania with Dabbur’s 2nd-half brace

The Israel national team drew 2-2 against Romania on Tuesday night in an exhibition game, after losing 2-0 to Germany earlier this week

MARCH 30, 2022ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

MONAS DABBUR (center) is congratulated by his teammates after he scored two goals in the second half to help Israel earn a 2-2 draw with Romania in Tuesday's international friendly at Netanya Stadium.

Israeli soccer championship and relegation playoffs start

Maccabi Haifa remains in pole position • Beersheba cools off Netanya • Sakhnin holds Mac TA

MARCH 21, 2022ByURIEL STURM

HAPOEL HAIFA (in red) and Beitar Jerusalem (in blue) played to a 1-1 draw on Sunday night at Sammy Ofer Stadium in both sides’ opening relegation-battle duel.

Israeli soccer: Kiryat Shmona shocks leader Maccabi Haifa

Maccabi edges Hapoel in Tel Aviv derby • Beitar Jerusalem storms back to beat Petah Tikva

FEBRUARY 15, 2022ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

YOSSI ABUKASIS has high hopes of turning around Beitar Jerusalem’s fortunes, and he coached his new club to a 2-1 victory over Maccabi Petah Tikva this week

Greens beat Beersheba in battle of the titans

Mac TA tops Hapoel Jerusalem • Hap TA, Nof HaGalil play to dramatic draw • Beitar ties K8

JANUARY 18, 2022ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

US men and women take flag football gold

Mexico takes pair of silvers at World Championships in Jerusalem as Israeli teams stumble to 9th and 12th.

DECEMBER 9, 2021ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF

TEAM USA poses after capturing the gold medal at this week's IFAF Flag Football World Championships in Jerusalem.

American football is alive and kicking in the Holy Land as Israel hosts Flag Worlds

Israel has rocketed to a world leader in American football, competing in tournaments worldwide.

DECEMBER 8, 2021ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF

AMERICAN FOOTBALL continues to thrive in Israel, with Jerusalem playing host to this week’s IFAF Flag World Championships.

Israeli soccer: Maccabi Haifa puts pressure on Beersheba

Yellow-and-blue edges Beitar • Hap TA, Hap Jerusalem draw at Bloomfield • Ashdod stays hot

DECEMBER 6, 2021ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

MACCABI TEL AVIV (in white) and Beitar Jerusalem dueled on Sunday night in the capital, with the visitors claiming a 2-1 victory after an exciting contest

Israel aims to finish on high note in World Cup qualifiers

After World Cup dreams were dashed prior to a defeat to Austria, Faroe Islands visits Netanya for the final qualifier.

NOVEMBER 14, 2021ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN