The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/israeli-national-soccer-team/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Sun, 27 Sep 2026 23:01:24 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Israeli national soccer team | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/israeli-national-soccer-team/ 32 32 Irish soccer chief says country has ‘no choice’ but to play matches against Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/irish-soccer-chief-says-country-has-no-choice-but-to-play-matches-against-israel/ Thu, 26 Feb 2026 13:25:45 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3762814 Despite local pressure to boycott, Football Association of Ireland executive says only 'viable option' is to play UEFA games in September and October

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]]> Ireland commits to play Israel in European soccer tourney after seeking Israeli team’s ouster https://www.timesofisrael.com/ireland-commits-to-play-israel-in-european-soccer-tourney-after-seeking-israeli-teams-ouster/ Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:52:11 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3753813 Both squads are drawn in same group for Nations League, with Ireland's soccer association acknowledging risk of forfeiture if it refuses to play against Jewish state

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]]> FIFA’s Infantino takes no action against Israel, urges soccer to promote peace https://www.timesofisrael.com/fifas-infantino-takes-no-action-against-israel-urges-soccer-to-promote-peace/ Thu, 02 Oct 2025 17:29:06 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3654903 Amid push for Israeli national team to be kicked out of competitions, head of international soccer body says it 'cannot solve geopolitical problems'

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]]> FIFA vice president says UEFA should decide Israel’s future role in world soccer https://www.timesofisrael.com/fifa-vice-president-says-uefa-should-decide-israels-future-role-in-world-soccer/ Wed, 01 Oct 2025 16:21:27 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3654504 Sport's European governing body reportedly holds off on vote to suspend Israel following Trump's publication of plan to end Gaza war and free the hostages

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]]> Israel loses 5-4 to Italy in ‘crazy’ rollercoaster World Cup qualifier https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-loses-5-4-to-italy-in-crazy-rollercoaster-world-cup-qualifier/ Tue, 09 Sep 2025 08:53:57 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3637466 Israel twice takes the lead against the four-time World Cup winners, then recovers from a two-goal deficit, but goes down to defeat in final minutes

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]]> Israel defeats Estonia 3-1 in 2026 World Cup qualifier https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-defeats-estonia-3-1-in-2026-world-cup-qualifier/ Sat, 07 Jun 2025 00:48:14 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3566638 Israeli national soccer team now in second place in its qualifying group for next year's tournament in North America

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]]> Israel’s Solomon seals team’s dream return to England top league https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-soccer-star-manor-solomon-scores-winner-to-bring-team-back-to-premier-league/ Sun, 04 May 2025 14:40:17 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3541316 25-year-old from Kfar Saba bangs home a 91st-minute goal, securing the second-tier title for Leeds United and cementing its promotion back to soccer's Premier League

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]]> Last-gasp goal gives Israel 1-0 win over Belgium in Nations League soccer https://www.timesofisrael.com/last-gasp-goal-gives-israel-1-0-win-over-belgium-in-nations-league-soccer/ Mon, 18 Nov 2024 08:27:50 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3421779 Debutant Yarden Shua scores in 86th minute; national team still relegated from top tier, but victory celebrated as major achievement

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]]> After minor scuffles in stands at Paris match, Israel holds France to 0-0 tie https://www.timesofisrael.com/after-physical-altercations-in-stands-at-paris-match-israel-holds-france-to-0-0-tie/ Fri, 15 Nov 2024 03:56:07 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3420002 Guards quickly separate sides; some French fans boo Hatikvah; 40 arrests; crowd is lowest for national soccer team since Stade de France opened; many stay away amid security fears

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]]> Amsterdam assault adds to complications faced by Israeli soccer since start of Gaza war https://www.timesofisrael.com/amsterdam-assault-adds-to-complications-faced-by-israeli-soccer-since-start-of-gaza-war/ Sat, 09 Nov 2024 08:59:29 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3415609 National team has been forced to play home games in Hungary, several countries have refused to host Israeli games and Palestinians continue to push to have Israel banned completely

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]]> France says next week’s soccer match vs. Israel to go on despite Amsterdam attacks https://www.timesofisrael.com/france-says-next-weeks-soccer-match-vs-israel-to-go-on-despite-amsterdam-attacks/ Fri, 08 Nov 2024 12:02:20 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3415087 Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau says France will not back down in face of antisemitism, after organized mob attacks Maccabi Tel Aviv fans in Dutch capital

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]]> Anti-Israel protesters occupy French soccer federation building in Paris https://www.timesofisrael.com/anti-israel-protesters-occupy-french-soccer-federation-building-in-paris/ Mon, 04 Nov 2024 19:26:31 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3411713 National team set to play France next week in Paris, sparking protests calling for cancellation; local media says demonstrators calmly evacuated by police

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]]> Israel knocked out of soccer tourney, solidifies spots in windsurfing at Paris Games https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-knocked-out-of-soccer-tourney-solidifies-spots-in-windsurfing-at-paris-games/ Tue, 30 Jul 2024 22:48:33 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3343193 Swimmers set new Israeli record in men’s 4×200m, qualify for final; Sharon Kantor in 2nd place after 7 iQFoil races; judoka Sagi Muki says he's 'proud of myself' at his 3rd Olympics

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]]> Judo, soccer, swimming and more: Results from Israel’s first full day at the Olympics https://www.timesofisrael.com/judo-soccer-swimming-and-more-results-from-israels-first-full-day-at-the-olympics/ Sat, 27 Jul 2024 22:16:14 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3341355 Ron Polonsky sets new Israeli record in men's 100m breaststroke; Israel's soccer team loses 2-4 to Paraguay; Gymnast Artem Dolgopyat has shaky start but qualifies for finals

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]]> Team Israel’s star soccer forward Liel Abada says Olympic match a dream come true https://www.timesofisrael.com/team-israels-star-soccer-forward-liel-abada-says-olympic-match-a-dream-come-true/ Thu, 25 Jul 2024 11:51:28 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3339488 Despite pre-game fears of widespread violence, match against the Muslim-majority African nation of Mali ends in a 1-1 draw with largely civil fans

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