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2026 World Cup

Egyptian forward Mohamed Salah gestures as he arrives at Istanbul Ataturk Airport to complete his transfer to Turkish football club Trabzonspor in Istanbul on August 5, 2026. (Ozan KOSE/AFP)
August 5, 2026, 4:16 pm
Egyptian soccer star Mohammed Salah makes shock move to Turkish team Trabzonspor
Former Liverpool player is greeted by hundreds of fans after landing in Istanbul; Turkish media reports 34-year-old will sign two-year deal worth $19.6 million annually
By AFP
The 32nd anniversary gathering to memorialize the AMIA bombing in Buenos Aires, July 17, 2026. (Juan Melamed via JTA)
July 21, 2026, 12:39 pm
Argentina’s Jews turn World Cup soccer chant into call for justice over AMIA bombing
Community adopts slogan ‘Today we cannot lose… our memory’ in campaign to raise awareness of how trial in absentia of suspects still hasn’t begun, 32 years after attack that killed 85
By Juan Melamed
Spain’s captain Rodri lifts up the World Cup trophy as Spain’s players, Spain’s head coach Luis de la Fuente (L), US President Donald Trump (2R) and FIFA President Gianni Infantino (right) celebrate during the presentation ceremony after the 2026 World Cup final, in which Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 at the New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford on July 19, 2026. (TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP)
July 20, 2026, 4:41 pm
Israel-critic Spain’s World Cup victory praised by Iran, Hamas, Houthis and PA’s Abbas
Gazans seen celebrating soccer win, as congratulatory messages from Tehran and its proxies highlight Madrid’s hostility to Israel, support for Palestinian statehood
By AFP and ToI Staff
Spain’s team captain Rodri lifts the trophy after Spain won the World Cup final against Argentina in East Rutherford, New Jersey, July 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
July 20, 2026, 3:52 am
Spain beats defending champion Argentina 1-0 to win the 2026 World Cup
Spanish national squad wins global tournament for a second time, with Argentine soccer legend Messi leaving the field in tears as he likely plays his last ever World Cup game
By Tim Reynolds
The New York City skyline is seen through a cover of wildfire smoke, in Jersey City, New Jersey, July 17, 2026. (AP/Ryan Murphy)
July 19, 2026, 2:58 pm
Storms expected to clear wildfire smoke from Northeast US ahead of World Cup final
Air in New York expected to be safe again on Sunday, when Argentina will face off with Spain; Trump says US being ‘invaded’ by smoky air from Canada, threatens tariffs
By JENNIFER McDERMOTT and Philip Marcelo
England’s Bukayo Saka shoots for goal during the World Cup third-place playoff soccer match between France and England in Miami Gardens, Florida, July 18, 2026. (AP/Rebecca Blackwell)
July 19, 2026, 3:52 am
Ten-goal thriller: England beats France 6-4 to win World Cup’s third-place playoff
Ostensibly marginal encounter between two teams that failed to make it to the final becomes the highest-scoring World Cup game since 1982
By ToI Staff and Reuters
This combination of file photos created on July 16, 2026, shows Spain’s forward #19 Lamine Yamal in Arlington on July 14, 2026 (L); and Argentina’s forward #10 Lionel Messi in Atlanta on July 15, 2026. (Charly Triballeau and Roberto Schmidt/AFP)
July 18, 2026, 1:54 am
Argentina vs Spain World Cup final becomes a proxy for the Israel-Palestinian conflict
Online fans cast Sunday’s match as a highly symbolic contest due to the opposing views on Israel in Madrid and Buenos Aires; some posts criticizing Messi ‘invoke antisemitic conspiracy theories’
By Juan Melamed and Joseph Strauss
The New York City skyline is seen through a cover of wildfire smoke, in Jersey City, New Jersey, July 17, 2026. (AP/Ryan Murphy)
July 17, 2026, 11:23 pm
Forecast unclear: Will wildfire smoke cloud the World Cup final in New Jersey?
Experts say smoke from wildfires attacks every system in body, kills tens of thousands every year; Spain sparks alarm after team practices outside in hazardous conditions
By STEPHEN WHYNO
US President Donald Trump, right, speaks to reporters as he greets Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the president's Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, on December 29, 2025. (AP/Alex Brandon)
July 15, 2026, 4:51 pm
Netanyahu to travel to US on Saturday, expected to meet Trump on Monday
PM to fly out for memorial service of senator Lindsey Graham, Israeli official tells ToI; PM’s office tells Austrian leader to postpone Israel visit
By Lazar Berman and Reuters
The entrance of Hansen House during Jerusalem Design Week, through July 16, 2026 (Jessica Steinberg/Times of Israel)
July 13, 2026, 3:00 pm
Jerusalem Design Week sports a World Cup, Maccabiah Games theme
Annual event at city’s Hansen House has designers probing team colors, symbols, flags and uniforms in exhibits and installations
By Jessica Steinberg
Lionel Messi at the Western Wall with the FC Barcelona team in Jerusalem's Old City, August 04, 2013. (Alex Kolomoisky/ FLASH90)
July 11, 2026, 1:20 pm
Lionel Messi’s ostensibly controversial history with Jewish and Israeli life. Spoiler: He’s Catholic
Many anti-Zionists are rooting against Argentina as the team plays Switzerland in the World Cup quarterfinals because of its star No. 10’s purported Zionism and Judaism, while Israelis cheer him on
By Juan Melamed
Moroccan fans chant, 'All Jews are gay,' outside a community health center in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, July 10, 2026. (X video used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
July 10, 2026, 2:10 pm
Morocco soccer fans chant antisemitic, homophobic slogan in The Hague after World Cup loss
Crowd gathers outside building chanting ‘All Jews are gay’; 4 arrested in Amsterdam; London police officer hospitalized with injury from glass bottle during clashes
By ToI Staff and AFP
Argentina players toss teammate Lionel Messi into the air as they celebrate after winning the World Cup round of 16 soccer match against Egypt in Atlanta, Georgia, July 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
July 7, 2026, 11:57 pm
Messi leads Argentina in stunning late 3-2 comeback to oust Egypt from World Cup
Defending champions trailed 2-0 before turning tide in last 11 minutes to claim spot in quarterfinals; Egypt’s coach accuses referee of ‘injustice,’ blasts noon start time
By Agencies
A fan carries a giant banner depicting Lionel Messi as Argentina fans gather to celebrate and show support for their team at a beachfront park in Miami Beach, Florida, July 2, 2026, one day ahead of Argentina's World Cup round of 32 soccer match against Cape Verde. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
July 7, 2026, 6:37 pm
How a Jewish superfan designed Argentinian soccer team’s iconic crest 50 years ago
Star player Messi, who has visited the Jewish state, wore the uniform when inspiring Argentina’s epic comeback in the World Cup Round of 16 game against Egypt on Tuesday
By Juan Melamed
Egypt's head coach Hossam Hassan at a press conference on the sidelines of the FIFA World Cup 2026, at Atlanta Stadium on July 6, 2026, in Atlanta, Georgia. (Alejandro Pagni/Getty Images/AFP)
July 7, 2026, 4:04 am
At World Cup, Egypt coach calls on FIFA to use ‘soft power’ to aid Palestinians
Days after waving Palestinian flag at match, Hossam Hassan tells reporters that suffering in Gaza is ‘a shame on the entire world, not just the Arab world’
By Agencies and ToI Staff
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