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Thursday, June 8, 2023
Israel’s U-20 soccer World Cup semifinal against Uruguay kicks off

Israel soccer fans cheer for their team before the start of the Argentina 2023 U-20 World Cup semifinal match against Uruguay at the Estadio Unico Diego Armando Maradona stadium in La Plata, Argentina, June 8, 2023. (Luis Robayo/AFP)
Israel’s Under-20 soccer World Cup semifinal against Uruguay kicks off in Argentina, with the Jewish state hoping the youth team’s dream run can continue in its very first appearance in the tournament.
The Israeli squad has pulled off a series of improbable wins, including a shock victory over powerhouse Brazil in the quarterfinal.