FIFA World Cup
Voices from the Arab press: The Red Sea, redrawing the war map
A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.
UEFA boycotts World Cup over FIFA plan to sell tournament stakes to investors
Antisemitism in UK soccer jumps 43% as total discrimination reports hit record high
When Arabs lose in the World Cup, the Jew is summoned as the hidden hand - opinion
Trump wants FIFA President Gianni Infantino to become next UN Secretary-General - report
US President Trump believes that everyone in the world respects Infantino and understands that “he has a special ability to bring people together.”
FIFA World Cup 2026 final sets KAN network record as most watched since 1998
Over the last 28 years, the only match to surpass this figure was the 1998 final between France and Brazil, which commanded a 43.8% viewership share.
Argentinian Jews turn a World Cup chant into a call for justice 32 years after the AMIA bombing
Argentina’s Jewish community marked 32 years since the deadly AMIA bombing with a World Cup-inspired campaign, as leaders pressed for faster trials of Iranian and Hezbollah suspects.
Spain beats Argentina 1-0 to capture second World Cup title
Ferran Torres broke the deadlock early in the second half of extra time, firing home on the rebound to give the European champions their second World Cup title.
World Cup triggered a massive pizza, burger, ice cream rush among Israeli soccer fans, Wolt says
Israelis turned to food delivery during the World Cup, with Wolt reporting a 20% rise in match-hour orders and a 35% increase in family pizza purchases.
When soccer defeat becomes conspiracy in the World Cup - opinion
The old claim has always found new hosts: banks, media, governments, wars. Now Jews, or “Zionists,” control the game. The institution changes. The accusation survives.
Former Gaza hostage Luis Har reveals he discussed soccer, Messi with Hamas captors
Argentinian-Israeli Luis Har was kidnapped from Kibbutz Nir Yitzhak on October 7, 2023, and rescued in a military operation in Rafah after 129 days in captivity.
'Vamos Argentina': Netanyahu, top Israeli officials show support for Argentina in World Cup final
"Javier [Milei], you are a real friend, a great friend. We support you, we support Argentina, in so many ways, including tomorrow," said Prime Minister Netanyahu in a message shared on X.
Saka's hat trick pushes England over France in 10-goal thriller to secure third place at World Cup
France star Kylian Mbappe scored twice to raise his total to 10 goals in this World Cup and 22 in just 22 matches in his World Cup career.
A robbed generation: The forgotten Jewish history that helped build European football - opinion
Long before the extermination camps reached their full horror, the Nazis had already begun erasing Jews from the world of sport.