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Irish players applaud fans following the UEFA Nations League match between England and the Republic of Ireland at Wembley Stadium in London on November 17, 2024. (Ben STANSALL / AFP)
February 26, 2026, 3:25 pm
Irish soccer chief says country has ‘no choice’ but to play matches against Israel
Despite local pressure to boycott, Football Association of Ireland executive says only ‘viable option’ is to play UEFA games in September and October
By AFP
Israel fans cheer their team ahead of a Group I, World Cup qualifier soccer match between Israel and Italy at the Nagyerdei Stadium in Debrecen, Hungary, Monday, Sept. 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Denes Erdos)
February 13, 2026, 2:52 am
Ireland commits to play Israel in European soccer tourney after seeking Israeli team’s ouster
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
By Reuters and ToI Staff
The Israeli team poses prior to the Group D soccer match between Israel and Japan, at the La Beaujoire stadium, at the 2024 Summer Olympics, July 30, 2024, in Nantes, France. (AP Photo/Jeremias Gonzalez)
October 2, 2025, 8:29 pm
FIFA’s Infantino takes no action against Israel, urges soccer to promote peace
Amid push for Israeli national team to be kicked out of competitions, head of international soccer body says it ‘cannot solve geopolitical problems’
By AP
Israel's players celebrate their side's third goal, scored by Israel's Tai Baribo, during a group 1, World Cup qualifier soccer match between Moldova and Israel at the ZImbru stadium in Chisinau, Moldova, September 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Aurel Obreja)
October 1, 2025, 7:21 pm
FIFA vice president says UEFA should decide Israel’s future role in world soccer
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
By Christian Radnedge
Israel's midfielder Dor Peretz (center) is celebrates with team mates after scoring to give Israel a 2-1 lead during the 2026 World Cup qualifiers Europe zone group I football match between Israel and Italy on September 8, 2025 in Debrecen, Hungary. (Attila KISBENEDEK / AFP)
September 9, 2025, 11:53 am
Israel loses 5-4 to Italy in ‘crazy’ rollercoaster World Cup qualifier
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
By ToI Staff and Reuters
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
Israeli midfielder Manor Solomon of Leeds United has a shot at goal during the Championship match between Plymouth Argyle and Leeds United on May 3, 2025, Home Park, Plymouth, Devon. (IMAGO/PPAUK via Reuters Connect)
May 4, 2025, 5:40 pm
Israel’s Solomon seals team’s dream return to England top league
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
By ToI Staff
Israel's Yarden Shua, right, celebrates after scoring his side's winning goal during the UEFA Nations League Group A2 soccer match between Israel and Belgium at the Bozsik Arena stadium in Budapest, Hungary, November 17, 2024. (Denes Erdos/AP)
November 18, 2024, 10:27 am
Last-gasp goal gives Israel 1-0 win over Belgium in Nations League soccer
Debutant Yarden Shua scores in 86th minute; national team still relegated from top tier, but victory celebrated as major achievement
By Reuters and ToI Staff
Soccer fans Dov Ber Cerf, left, and Menachem Cohen at the Stade de France in Paris, November 14, 2024, for a France-Israel Nations League soccer match. (Joshua Genuth)
November 15, 2024, 5:56 am
After minor scuffles in stands at Paris match, Israel holds France to 0-0 tie
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
By Joshua Genuth and Agencies
Israel supporters wave flags during the Euro 2024 qualifying play-off soccer match between Israel and Iceland, at Szusza Ferenc Stadium in Budapest, Hungary, Thursday, March 21, 2024. (AP Photo/Darko Vojinovic, File)
November 9, 2024, 10:59 am
Amsterdam assault adds to complications faced by Israeli soccer since start of Gaza war
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
By Agencies and ToI Staff
In this image taken from video, police frisk anti-Israel protesters near the Ajax stadium in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, Thursday, November 7, 2024. (AP Photo InterVision)
November 8, 2024, 2:02 pm
France says next week’s soccer match vs. Israel to go on despite Amsterdam attacks
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
By AFP and ToI Staff
Screenshot of video posted on @Offinvestigatio on X, showing French anti-Israel protesters at the French Football Federation in Paris, France, Monday, November 4, 2024. (Screenshot from X, used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law
November 4, 2024, 9:26 pm
Anti-Israel protesters occupy French soccer federation building in Paris
National team set to play France next week in Paris, sparking protests calling for cancellation; local media says demonstrators calmly evacuated by police
By AP and ToI Staff
Israel's players react after being defeated by Japan at the end of their men's group D soccer match during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the La Beaujoire Stadium in Nantes on July 30, 2024. (ROMAIN PERROCHEAU / AFP)
July 31, 2024, 1:48 am
Israel knocked out of soccer tourney, solidifies spots in windsurfing at Paris Games
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
By Amy Spiro
Israeli swimmer Ron Polonsky competes in the 100m breaststroke at the Paris Olympics on July 27, 2024. (Simona Castervillari/ Israeli Swimming Association)
July 28, 2024, 1:16 am
Judo, soccer, swimming and more: Results from Israel’s first full day at the Olympics
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
By Amy Spiro
Israel's forward #11 Liel Abada fights for the ball with Mali's defender #02 Fode Doucoure during the men's group D football match between Mali and Israel during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the Parc des Princes in Paris on July 24, 2024. (Franck Fife / AFP)
July 25, 2024, 2:51 pm
Team Israel’s star soccer forward Liel Abada says Olympic match a dream come true
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
By Ed Klajman
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