Spanish soccer star Lamine Yamal previously drew attention by waving a Palestinian flag during Barcelona's league title celebration.

Ahead of the 2026 World Cup final between Argentina and Spain, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was gifted a soccer jersey and ball by Argentina's ambassador, Rabbi Axel Wahnish, following his vocal support for the South American team.

With World Cup matches hosted across Canada, the United States, and Mexico, one soccer fan showed up draped in an Israeli flag, undeterred by previous run-ins with FIFA officials.

A soccer fan flying an Israeli flag at a FIFA World Cup match was forced by security to remove and surrender it — while a Palestinian flag flew freely just meters away.

Dozens of protesters against the Iranian regime gathered outside Iran's World Cup game in Los Angeles, holding banners bearing the faces of demonstrators murdered by the regime in late January.

Israeli actor Shalom Michaelashvili fulfilled the dreams of two bereaved children, the sons of a fallen Kfar Aza defender, with a surprise journey to the United States for FIFA 2026.

The finish is by far Israel's best-ever at any major soccer tournament.

Still elated from a quarterfinal win against Brazil, the Israeli team failed to find the back of the net despite dominating the match.

Israel twice came back from a goal down against the soccer powerhouse nation.

'I’m proud of my players, this was a tough game, a cup championship,' said coach Ofir Haim. Israel now faces Brazil.

Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas spent lavishly on family and cronies at the Qatar-hosted World Cup, while paying Palestinian Authority employees 70% of their salaries.

The Iranian people want peace with Israelis!

Bibi and Tibi both took to Twitter to congratulate Saudi Arabia on winning a match with Argentina at the FIFA World Cup.

With antisemitism on the rise globally, shame on FIFA and the rest of the World Cup participants for condoning Qatar’s discrimination.

Despite lack of diplomatic ties, fans find creative ways to attend Qatar soccer tournament, with hopes of future normalization.

Since Jerusalem and Doha have no diplomatic ties, the journey will include a “diplomatic layover” in Cyprus.

Multiple news reports drew attention to Israel's omission, but web site organizers merely replaced 'Palestinian Territories' with 'Palestine.'

For the first time in history, Israel's team has qualified for the final of the UEFA European Under-19 Championship.

Israeli football fans will be allowed to travel to Qatar to watch the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

North Korea's animosity for the Jewish state is mystifying, until you hear the shockingly petty and totally trumped up reason behind it.

The Argentinian soccer legend made it a point to visit Israel for good luck before world championships.

The Israeli navy paused for a moment to join the World Cup insanity!

Unable to get over a century-old declaration, the Palestinians are hoping England fails at the World Cup.

Israeli billionaire Roman Abramovich funds sick Israeli children's trip to World Cup in Russia, celebrities perform in Israel, and more!

While Israel did not qualify to compete in World Cup 2018, it's still making major technological contributions to the matches!

Classic anti-Semitism – who would have thought that the World Cup is actually a Zionist plot?

Nine IDF soldiers from nine different countries were given a ball. Who has the best control?

In Israel, legendary Cameroonian soccer player Milla underscored the essence of sports -  unity and togetherness!

'One day I hope to watch Iran’s soccer team go head-to-head against Israel in a free Tehran. On that day, we’ll all be winners,' Netanyahu said.

Israel is not playing in the World Cup 2018 football tournament in Russia but is certainly a key-player with its technological contributions to the games.

With a six-figure donation to the Fulfilling Dreams organization, Russian Jewish billionaire Roman Abramovich, who recently became an Israeli citizen, helped a group of ill children attend the World Cup.

Who are the IDF soldiers rooting for? Brazil or France? Argentina or Spain? Find out!

Genesis Prize-winner Itzhak Perlman has said he will donate his $1m prize money to music education and helping people with disabilities; Oscar-winning actress Helen Mirren was in Israel to host the Genesis Prize, and much more.

There's no place like the Ramon Crater for stargazing, and French-born, Israeli singer Amir Haddad will represent France at the Eurovision song contest this May in Stockholm, Sweden.