Soccer
FIFA President Gianni Infantino says he will seek re-election in March despite calls to resign
FIFA President Gianni Infantino, seeking a fourth term in March next year, has faced calls to resign after his plan to sell a 20% stake in the World Cup was scrapped amid widespread backlash in July.
Belgian mayor blocks Hapoel Beersheba Europa League match over alleged safety concerns
Maccabi Tel Aviv’s beats Maccabi Haifa 3-1 in Clasico, Maccabi Netanya crushes Beitar Jerusalem
Messi announces retirement from international soccer, says decision taken following father's death
Trump intervention prompts FIFA to reverse World Cup red card ban for US striker Folarin Balogun
The unprecedented move has thrust FIFA's disciplinary process into the global spotlight and prompted an angry response from Belgium, which plays the US on Monday for a place in the quarter-finals.
Humanoid robot Atlas delivers match ball during Brazil v Norway FIFA World Cup game
The robot, presented by tournament sponsor Hyundai Motor, has previously danced and engaged in parkour.
Trump called FIFA chief, urging a review of US star's suspension before sudden reversal - report
The US received a major World Cup boost after FIFA ruled Folarin Balogun eligible to face Belgium, suspending the immediate enforcement of his red card suspension.
'May God have mercy on their martyrs': Egypt's soccer coach celebrates win with Palestinian flag
“My heart and soul are with them,” he said post-game. “May God have mercy on their martyrs. I dedicate this victory to the Egyptian people and to the Palestinian people, the good and noble people."
Egypt says police officer pushed player, team director at World Cup
"The situation was resolved on scene, and DPD met with representatives of the team to address their concerns," the Dallas Police Department said in a statement.
Israeli Uri Geller goes toe-to-toe with Ghanian witch doctor over World Cup curses - interview
Speaking with the Post, Geller said that with his positive thinking, he could make anything happen, and had no need to fear curses or negative energy.
Roots, Ronaldo, and regional rivalries: How Israelis choose their World Cup favorites
Israelis, without a team of their own in the football tournament, are adopting other nations to root for during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Time to go home: Iran's World Cup dream ends after Austria's last-gasp equalizer sends them out
Uncertainty over visas and Iran's conflict with the US meant the team had to commute from their tournament base in co-host Mexico to the United States for their three group games.
US seizes nearly 400 websites that were illegally streaming World Cup, DOJ says
Servers and domains linked to the unauthorized streaming of the tournament's matches were targeted in Peru and Bulgaria, with additional disruptions in Croatia, Romania, Poland, and Colombia.
During the 2026 FIFA World Cup, remember: Jewish players need serious rabbinical advice - opinion
We are by far the most irritating people on the planet. With such a reputation, the FIFA World Cup should be child’s play. So, why are we not even in the running?
