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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 627

FIFA World Cup

Israel's Dan Biton, second from right, scores his side's opening goal during the World Cup 2026 group I qualifying soccer match between Estonia and Israel at the A. Le Coq Arena stadium in Tallinn, Estonia, June 6, 2025. (AP Photo/Sergei Grits)
June 7, 2025, 3:48 am
Israel defeats Estonia 3-1 in 2026 World Cup qualifier
Israeli national soccer team now in second place in its qualifying group for next year’s tournament in North America
By ToI Staff and Agencies
The logo of the Saudi 2034 FIFA World Cup football tournament is displayed on a wall at the Ministry of Media in Riyadh on May 13, 2025. (Giuseppe CACACE / AFP)
May 14, 2025, 9:54 am
Watchdog warns of ‘gruesome’ migrant worker deaths in World Cup host Saudi Arabia
Human Rights Watch says scores of laborers dying as they build stadiums for 2034 soccer championship, including by ‘falling from buildings, electrocution, and even decapitation’
By GIUSEPPE CACACE
The broadcast studio of Kan, the Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation, in Jerusalem, January 31, 2023. (Olivier Fitoussi/Flash90)
December 18, 2024, 4:06 pm
European Broadcasting Union warns privatizing Kan could undermine Israel’s democracy
Union also says the move, planned by Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi, could hamper Israel’s participation in Eurovision and broadcasts of soccer World Cup
By ToI Staff and Sam Sokol
Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim al-Khalifa (L) and Saudi Arabia's Minister of Sports and Youth Abdulaziz bin Turki al-Faisal al-Saud celebrate after Saudi Arabia was confirmed as host of the 2034 World Cup during a ceremony in the capital Riyadh on December 11, 2024. (Photo by AFP)
December 11, 2024, 9:49 pm
Saudi Arabia to host 2034 soccer World Cup as human rights groups cry foul
Amnesty statement co-signed by several groups warns migrant workers will be exploited; separate group’s statement says laborers already working 10-hour shifts in extreme heat
By Agencies
The trophy is displayed on the pitch ahead of the World Cup final soccer match between Argentina and France at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, December 18, 2022. (Martin Meissner/AP)
December 11, 2024, 8:54 am
FIFA to confirm soccer 2030 World Cup hosts, award 2034 tourney to Saudi Arabia
Three-continent, six-nation bid led by Morocco, Spain and Portugal to host 2030 event, irking environmentalists over emissions; Saudi Arabia to get 2034 despite human rights record
By Reuters and ToI Staff
Palestine's Mohammed Rashid (3) and Qatar's Abdel Aziz Hatim compete for the ball during the Asian Cup round of 16 soccer match between Qatar and Palestine at Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar, Monday, January 29, 2024. (AP/Aijaz Rahi)
July 5, 2024, 12:57 pm
Palestinian national soccer team aims to host World Cup qualifier games in West Bank
Palestinians, who have not hosted a match at the Faisal Al-Husseini International Stadium in Al Ram since 2019, hoping to take on Jordan at home in September
By JOHN DUERDEN
Al-Nassr supporters cheer ahead of the unveiling ceremony of Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo at the Mrsool Park Stadium in the Saudi capital Riyadh on January 3, 2023. (Haitham El-Tabei/AFP)
October 4, 2023, 11:12 pm
Saudi Arabia announces bid to host World Cup in 2034
Kingdom to host FIFA Club World Cup in December, Asian Cup in 2027; sports a major component of crown prince’s Vision 2030 reform agenda
By AFP
Fans watch fireworks after the World Cup inauguration match between Qatar and Ecuador at the Corniche sea promenade in Doha, Qatar, November 20, 2022. (AP/Francisco Seco)
March 13, 2023, 10:35 am
Qatar spied on top Swiss prosecutor probing FIFA for corruption — report
Operation dubbed ‘Project Matterhorn’ allegedly aimed to get content for possible pressure against Michael Lauber amid fears in Doha that it would be stripped of hosting World Cup
By AFP
Brazilian soccer legend Pelé waves prior to the African Cup of Nations final soccer match between Ivory Coast and Zambia at Stade de L'Amitie in Libreville, Gabon, February 12, 2012. (AP/Francois Mori)
December 29, 2022, 9:51 pm
Pelé, Brazil’s mighty king of ‘beautiful game,’ dies at 82 after battle with cancer
Soccer prodigy, known for samba-like flair, considered one of world’s greatest players, won record 3 World Cups during career spanning almost two decades
By TALES AZZONI and Mauricio SAVARESE
Argentina's national soccer team captain Lionel Messi (L) holds the FIFA World Cup Trophy alongside Argentina's coach Lionel Scaloni as they step off a plane upon arrival at Ezeiza International Airport after winning the Qatar 2022 World Cup tournament, in Ezeiza, Buenos Aires province, Argentina on December 20, 2022. (Luis ROBAYO / AFP)
December 20, 2022, 5:01 pm
Huge crowds welcome home Messi, Argentina squad as heroes after World Cup victory
Fans swamp highway as victorious players clutching cherished trophy make their way to Buenos Aires; president declares national holiday
By AP and ToI Staff
Fireworks at Qatar's Lusail Stadium, as Argentina's players (center) attend the 2022 World Cup trophy ceremony after their victory over France in the final match in Lusail, north of Doha on December 18, 2022. (Odd Andersen/AFP)
December 19, 2022, 5:40 pm
Qatar to bid for Olympics on heels of World Cup tainted by poor rights record
Seeking to become global sports hub, Gulf country to host several other major events in coming years, but real prize coveted by Doha is the 2036 summer Games
By Raphaelle PELTIER and Tim Witcher
A migrant worker sleeps on a bench before his early morning shift, in front of Khalifa International Stadium, which will host matches during FIFA World Cup 2022, in Doha, Qatar, Oct. 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Nariman El-Mofty, File)
December 19, 2022, 10:22 am
Qatar’s migrant workers wary of rights after World Cup soccer tournament ends
US presses host country for commitment to labor reforms and human rights beyond the contest itself; labor minister insists reform coming
By AFP
Morocco's Jawad El Yamiq celebrates with a Palestinian flag after the World Cup group F soccer match between Canada and Morocco at the Al Thumama Stadium in Doha , Qatar, December 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Pavel Golovkin)
December 19, 2022, 1:19 am
Abbas thanks Qatar for using World Cup to push Palestinian cause
Palestinian Authority president praises Doha for ‘unprecedented’ show of support at close of soccer tournament that saw Palestinian flag featured prominently on world stage
By ToI Staff
Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates with the trophy in front of the fans after winning the World Cup final soccer match between Argentina and France at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022. Argentina won 4-2 in a penalty shootout after the match ended tied 3-3. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)
December 18, 2022, 9:54 pm
Messi leads Argentina to win over France on penalties in stunning World Cup final
Argentine captain crowns his glittering career with victory in Qatar, as Argentina beats France in shootout, after match that saw South Americans blow two leads
By Agencies
France's Theo Hernandez, right, and Argentina's Lionel Messi vie for the ball during the World Cup final soccer match between Argentina and France at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, December 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)
December 18, 2022, 6:30 pm
Messi’s Argentina takes on defending champion France in World Cup final showdown
France and its forward Mbappe seek first back-to-back victory since Brazil in 1958 and 1962, with top-ranked Argentine looking for his first trophy and his country’s 3rd
By Martyn WOOD
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