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People demonstrate ahead of the Europa League soccer match between Aston Villa and Maccabi Tel Aviv in Birmingham, England, November 6, 2025. (AP Photo/Darren Staples)
August 26, 2026, 7:36 pm
UK police officers probed for banning Maccabi Tel Aviv soccer fans from 2025 match
Watchdog investigates ex-police chief and 3 other officers over decision to bar Israeli fans from Aston Villa game, after inquiries found force relied on inaccurate intelligence
By Reuters and ToI Staff
Sabah's Tellur Mutallimov (at rear, center) shoots home in the final seconds of stoppage time to force extra time in his team's home match against Hapoel Beersheba, on August 25, 2026. The Azerbaijani team eventually won the game by 5-2, for an aggregate 6-4 win, qualifiying at Hapoel's expense for the European Champions League. (Israel Sports Channel 5 screenshot)
August 26, 2026, 12:57 am
Hapoel Beersheba, seconds from reaching UEFA Champions League, loses to Sabah in extra time
Azeri home team overcomes first-leg loss to draw even, forcing extra time, and then vanquishes Israeli club for aggregate score of 6-4; no Israeli team has qualified since 2022
By AP and ToI Staff
Manor Solomon takes a rest during a training session at Allianz Stadium in Sydney on July 31, 2026, ahead of a pre-season friendly between Tottenham and Chelsea. (SAEED KHAN/AFP)
August 20, 2026, 6:28 pm
West Ham slams ‘anti-Palestine’ chant directed at Israeli soccer player Manor Solomon
English soccer club says fans must be able to enjoy game ‘without fear, discrimination or abuse’; Israeli fan club backs message, says player should be judged only on performance
By Agencies and ToI Staff
FIFA President Gianni Infantino arrives for the inauguration of President Abelardo de la Espriella in Cali, Colombia, August 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Matias Delacroix)
August 13, 2026, 9:59 pm
Six Arab countries rally behind FIFA chief Infantino amid calls for his ouster
Soccer chiefs of Qatar, Egypt, Mauritania, Lebanon, Sudan and 2030 World Cup co-host Morocco back Infantino, as other countries revolt over his shelved World Cup sell-off scheme
By Steve Douglas
Sébastian Breza of CF Montréal pushes Dor Turgeman of the New England Revolution, after he celebrated a goal in front of the Montreal fans during the first half, at Saputo Stadium in Montreal, August 1, 2026. (Tim Austen / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
August 4, 2026, 8:31 pm
Major League Soccer probes alleged antisemitic abuse targeting Israeli player
New England Revolution’s Dor Turgeman was reportedly met with ‘death to Israel’ chants after scoring against CF Montreal; league says hateful language has ‘no place’ in sport
By AP
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
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
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
Referee Raphael Claus of Brazil shows a red card to United States' Folarin Balogun, right, during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between the United States and Bosnia in Santa Clara, California, July 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
July 6, 2026, 11:35 am
Trump intervenes to spare US soccer star a World Cup ban, sparking outcry
US president calls FIFA president and close friend Gianni Infantino to urge lifting of red card for Folarin Balogun; ban suspended for a year for first time since 1962, allowing striker to play against Belgium
By Ronald Blum and Michelle L. Price
The Hasmonea Lwow team in 1924. Zygmunt Steuermann is standing on the far left. (Public domain)
July 4, 2026, 3:43 pm
‘Digging Deep’ for legacies, author finds missing Jewish soccer players killed in Holocaust
David Bolchover’s dark detective journey unearths a star footballing ‘team’ whose memories were erased by the Nazis, and shows that the dearth of Jewish greats in the sport today is no accident
By Lianne Kolirin
Israeli kids watch a World Cup match between Portugal and Uzbekistan at an outdoor screening in Jaffa, June 23, 2026. (Deborah Danan/ JTA)
July 1, 2026, 1:59 am
Roots, Ronaldo and regional rivalries: How Israelis choose their World Cup favorites
With their own team missing from the tournament, Israeli fans’ picks are influenced by the war, diplomatic loyalties and anger toward countries seen as hostile
By Deborah Danan
Iran's team stands for their national anthem during the World Cup Group G soccer match between Egypt and Iran in Seattle, June 26, 2026. (Manu Fernandez/AP)
June 28, 2026, 8:00 am
Iran narrowly knocked out of World Cup after tumultuous contest on and off field
Last minute 3-3 draw between Austria and Algeria causes elimination of Iranian soccer squad; team had complained of travel restrictions, visa denials and quick exits from US after matches
By JIM VERTUNO
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