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Iran refuses US World Cup matches over Trump security warning, eyes Mexico venue

Iran's sports minister said last week the Iranian players couldn't participate in the tournament after the US launched airstrikes alongside Israel against Tehran, killing Khamenei.

MARCH 17, 2026|ByREUTERS

Iranian fans display a flag reading "IRAN" before the match between Iran and the USA in Group B of the 2022 World Cup at Al Thumama Stadium in Doha, Qatar, on November 29, 2022.

PLAYERS OF Iran line up prior to the FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier match between Qatar and IR Iran at Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium on June 05, 2025 in Doha, Qatar.

Iran considers withdrawing from 2026 FIFA World Cup due to regional conflict

According to the Spanish sports outlet, Iran is set to participate in the tournament, which will be co‑hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada.

MARCH 2, 2026|ByKATERYNA POBEREZHNA

FIFA president Gianni Infantino speaks, as he and Argentina's President Javier Milei attend the inaugural Board of Peace meeting at the U.S. Institute of Peace in Washington, DC, US, February 19, 2026.

IOC says FIFA president's presence at Board of Peace inaugural meeting doesn't violate neutrality

The boss of global soccer's governing body, who is also an IOC member, took part in Thursday's meeting of the Board of Peace, which is focusing on reconstruction work in Gaza.

FEBRUARY 22, 2026|ByREUTERS

; View of the game ball before a round of 16 match of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup at Bank of America Stadium

FIFA, Trump's Board of Peace work together to support Gaza reconstruction through soccer

The FIFA collaboration plan includes building 50 mini-pitches near schools and residential areas in Gaza, five full-size pitches across multiple districts, and a state-of-the-art FIFA academy.

FEBRUARY 20, 2026|ByREUTERS, JERUSALEM POST STAFF

Voices from the Arab press: Did Washington revive military option against Iran?

A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.

DECEMBER 9, 2022ByMEDIA LINE

DEBRIS FLIES during a Russian drone strike, with what local authorities said was Iranian-made Shahed-136 UAVs, in Kyiv, Ukraine, Oct. 17.

Is Qatar using anti-Israel sentiment to deflect from critique? - analysis

At the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, Doha wants to appear moderate, welcoming and inclusive, while stoking anti-Israel views.

DECEMBER 6, 2022BySETH J. FRANTZMAN

Netherlands knocks US out of World Cup

Denzel Dumfries scored the third goal for the Netherlands, eliminating the US national team in a Round of 16 knockout game at the World Cup.

DECEMBER 3, 2022ByREUTERS

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 - Round of 16 - Netherlands v United States - Khalifa International Stadium, Doha, Qatar - December 3, 2022 Christian Pulisic, Kellyn Acosta and Ethan Horvath of the U.S. look dejected after the match as United States are eliminated from the World Cup

Voices from the Arab press: Football and justice

A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from Arab media around the world.

DECEMBER 2, 2022ByMEDIA LINE

SWITZERLAND FORWARD Breel Embolo (L) moves the ball ahead of Brazil defender Marquinhos in the second half of a group stage match during the 2022 World Cup in Doha, Qatar.

14 Days: Netanyahu chosen

Israeli news highlights from the past two weeks.

DECEMBER 2, 2022BySTEVE LINDE

Likud head MK Benjamin Netanyahu is seen receiving the mandate to form Israel's next government from Israeli President Isaac Herzog.

Qatar World Cup: FIFA’s $200b. missed opportunity for sustainability - opinion

FIFA cannot touch the world or build a better future without putting a sincere emphasis on sustainable practices that directly and indirectly impact all of us.

DECEMBER 1, 2022ByBENJAMIN LOBL, MICHAEL ROTH

WALES AND England play their World Cup match in Al Rayyan, Qatar on Tuesday. Stadium requirements are stringent: a regulated minimum capacity, specific grass types, instructions on retractable roofs and rules on where to allow extra space on the pitch.

World Cup: No Israelis filed complaints about poor treatment in Qatar - FM

Israel and Qatar do not have diplomatic relations, but one of FIFA’s conditions for hosting the World Cup is that citizens of all countries can attend the tournament.

NOVEMBER 30, 2022ByLAHAV HARKOV

Fifa World Cup 2022 branding is seen at Hamad International Airport.

Why is this young Mexican rabbi giving out free kosher hamburgers in Qatar?

Rabbi Sholem offers Jews from around the world meat, schnitzel, fish and many other main dishes with protein for free in Qatar.

NOVEMBER 30, 2022ByZVIKA KLEIN

World Cup: A missed opportunity to protest Qatar corruption, immorality - opinion

Qatar and the World Cup make it clear that where there are strong grounds for complaints against any scheme affecting the lives of millions, they should be acted upon at day one.

NOVEMBER 30, 2022ByJANE BIRAN

EMIR OF Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani (right) and Prime Minister Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al Thani meet FIFA president Gianni Infantino before a match at the World Cup tournament in Doha, on Monday.

Israeli comedian flees Qatar after video against him goes viral

After multiple reports about a hostile environment for Israelis at the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, an Israeli comedian cut his visit short for fear of getting hurt.

NOVEMBER 29, 2022ByWALLA! CULTURE