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A Facebook profile said by the IDF to be fake and part of a Hamas effort to target soldiers with spyware. (IDF)
July 3, 2018, 8:03 pm
Hamas uses fake Facebook friends to dupe 100 soldiers into downloading spyware
Military intelligence officers say no damage to security after soldiers fall for terror group cyberplot, sign up for fake World Cup and dating apps
By TOI staff and Agencies
FIFA president Gianni Infantino (R) poses with the United 2026 bid (Canada-Mexico-US) officials Carlos Cordeiro (3rd R), president of the United States Football Association, president of the Mexican Football Association Decio de Maria Serrano (2nd L), Steve Reed (2nd R), president of the Canadian Soccer Association, following the announcement of the 2026 World Cup host during the 68th FIFA Congress at the Expocentre in Moscow on June 13, 2018. (AFP/Mladen Antonov)
June 13, 2018, 5:52 pm
US, Mexico and Canada win race to host 2026 World Cup
North American bid pledges to bring $11 billion profit to FIFA; Trump congratulates co-hosts in tweet
By Guy JACKSON
Construction work under way at the Khalifa Stadium in Doha, Qatar, November 9, 2014. (Rob Harris/AP)
June 4, 2018, 12:18 pm
Qatar soccer World Cup in question as FIFA mulls expanding tournament
Governing body considers increasing participating squads from 32 to 48, which could force isolated state to share event with neighbors
By David Harding
Real Madrid's Sergio Ramos, right, walks away after a collision with Liverpool's Mohamed Salah, left, during the Champions League Final soccer match between Real Madrid and Liverpool at the Olimpiyskiy Stadium in Kiev, Ukraine, May 26, 2018. (Darko Vojinovic/AP)
May 27, 2018, 2:41 pm
Soccer hero’s World Cup in doubt, Egyptians turn on man who brought him down
Liverpool player Mohamed Salah may not be fit in time for tourney next month after suffering a shoulder injury during rough clash with Real Madrid captain Ramos
By JAMES ELLINGWORTH
Britain's Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson leaves after attending the weekly cabinet meeting at 10 Downing Street in London, March 20, 2018. (Ben Stansall/AFP)
March 21, 2018, 7:25 pm
Top UK diplomat likens Russian World Cup to Hitler’s 1936 Olympics
Boris Johnson agrees with suggestion from opposition lawmaker, who compared Putin hosting upcoming soccer tournament to Nazi leader's propaganda exploitation
By AP
In this October 8, 2017 photo, Egyptian fans celebrate after beating Congo during the 2018 World Cup group E qualifying soccer match at the Borg El Arab Stadium in Alexandria, Egypt. (AP Photo/Nariman El-Mofty)
March 13, 2018, 9:46 am
Israel to broadcast soccer World Cup to Arab nations for free
National broadcaster to screen matches with commentary in Arabic for Egyptians, other surrounding countries
By TOI staff
Qatari Minister of Municipality and Environment Mohammad Bin Abdullah Mitaab Al-Rumaihi, right, Secretary-General of the Qatar 2022 Supreme Committee Hassan al-Thawadi, center, and Saad bin Ahmad Al Muhannadi President of the Public Works Authority 'Ashghal attend the inauguration of the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy's Tree Nursery in Doha, on February 22, 2018. (AFP/KARIM JAAFAR)
February 25, 2018, 9:08 am
Qatar could be stripped of 2022 World Cup, Saudi minister claims
Turki al-Sheikh suggests England or US host soccer tournament if FIFA decides to take away hosting duties from Gulf state
By Michael Bachner
Moroccans celebrate November 11, 2017 in Marrakech following Morocco's victory over Ivory Coast in their FIFA 2018 World Cup Africa Qualifier to participate the FIFA 2018 World Cup. (AFP PHOTO / Fadel SENNA)
November 12, 2017, 9:03 pm
In first, 4 Arab countries qualify for FIFA World Cup Finals
Morocco win 2-0 and Tunisia cling on to 0-0 draw allowing both to join Egypt and Saudi Arabia at Russia 2018
By TOI staff
Spanish defender Sergio Ramos (C) trains with players from Spain's national soccer tea at Jerusalem's Teddy Stadium on October 8, 2017, a day ahead of the team's FIFA World Cup 2018 qualifying match against Israel. (AFP Photo/Thomas Coex)
October 10, 2017, 3:17 am
Israeli soccer fan arrested after rushing toward Spanish player with knife
Spanish national team defeated Israeli counterparts 1-0 at a packed Teddy Stadium in Jerusalem
By TOI staff
Spain's midfielder Asier Illarramendi (L) celebrates his goal with Spain's forward Aritz Aduriz and Jose Callejon during the Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup European Group G qualifying football match between Israel and Spain at Teddy Stadium in Jerusalem on October 9, 2017. (AFP PHOTO/THOMAS COEX)
October 9, 2017, 11:53 pm
Soccer: Israel’s World Cup bid ends with 0-1 defeat to Spain
Midfielder Asier Illarramendi scores spectacular goal in otherwise lackluster game that has no bearing on final group standings
By TOI staff
Israel national soccer team players train at Jerusalem's Teddy Stadium on October 8, 2017, a day ahead of the team's FIFA World Cup 2018 qualifying match against Spain.(AFP Photo/Thomas Coex)
October 9, 2017, 10:29 am
Israel to play Spain in final match of failed World Cup bid
National soccer squad seeking improbable home victory Monday over European powerhouse after disappointing campaign
By TOI staff
Albanian special policemen take part in a security briefing at the Elbasan Arena stadium before the 2018 World Cup group G qualifying football match between Albania and Israel, in Elbasan on November 12, 2016. (AFP PHOTO / GENT SHKULLAKU
June 14, 2017, 9:51 pm
Kosovo charges 4 over terror plot at Israeli soccer game
Suspects accused of planning IS-inspired attacks against visiting Israel team, fans during 2016 World Cup qualifier in Albania
By AFP
Iranians celebrate on the streets of Tehran early on June 13, 2017, after their national football team won the 2018 World Cup qualifying football match between Iran and Uzbekistan. (AFP PHOTO / STRINGER)
June 13, 2017, 2:02 pm
Iran qualifies for 2018 World Cup, in sharp contrast to ‘embarrassing’ Israel
Monday's win over Uzbekistan is celebrated in the streets of Tehran; Israel's team was booed from the stadium in Haifa after losing to Albania on Sunday
By TOI staff and AFP
A Qatar Airways advertising billboard with pictures of Barcelona's players is pictured at Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona on June 6, 2017. (Luis Gene/AFP)
June 12, 2017, 8:24 pm
Qatar says World Cup plans continuing ‘as normal’
Organizers of 2022 tourney insist they're not worried, despite diplomatic crisis cutting off Doha from neighboring Gulf countries
By AFP
Albanian midfielder Odise Roshi, left, vies for the ball with Israel's Taleb Tawatha during the FIFA World Cup 2018 qualification football match between Israel and Albania in Haifa on June 11, 2017. (AFPThomas Coex)
June 12, 2017, 12:22 am
Albania crushes Israel 3-0 in World Cup soccer qualifier
Israeli team defeated in Haifa home match; will face Macedonia in September
By TOI staff
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