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'I refused to shake hands': Rajoub rebuffs Israel at FIFA Congress

Palestinian Football Association turns the World Cup tournament into a game of political football

FIFA President Gianni Infantino (C) interacts with the President of the Palestine Football Association Jibril Rajoub as the Vice-President of Israel Football Association Basim Sheikh Suliman (L) looks on during a heated moment in the 76th FIFA Congress in Vancouver, Canada on April 30. Premium
FIFA World Cup - Inter-Confederation Playoffs - Semi Final - New Caledonia v Jamaica - Estadio Guadalajara, Guadalajara, Mexico, A fan holds up the flag of Iran in the stands before the match. - March 26, 2026.

FIFA to meet Iran officials in Istanbul over World Cup participation in the US

 FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Preview, Doha, Qatar - November 18, 2022 The FIFA World Cup logo is pictured on the Corniche Promenade ahead of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.

White House denies reports of visa issues for Iraq’s World Cup team

DRAW ASSISTANT Tom Brady, Draw assistant Shaquille O’Neal, Co-Conductor Samantha Johnson, FIFA Legend Rio Ferdinand, Draw assistant Aaron Judge and Draw assistant Wayne Gretzky stand on stage as Iran is illuminated on the screen during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Official Draw.

Iranian FA says will meet FIFA to seek World Cup assurances in next few days


Morocco make history as first Arab country to reach World Cup semi-finals

Portugal manager Fernando Santos said that he would not change his decision of leaving Cristiano Ronaldo on the bench even after his team was knocked-out from the World Cup due to a 1-0 defeat.

 FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 - Quarter Final - Morocco v Portugal - Al Thumama Stadium, Doha, Qatar - December 10, 2022 Portugal's Bruno Fernandes shoots at goal.

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.

 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.

 FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Preview, Doha, Qatar - November 18, 2022 The FIFA World Cup logo is pictured on the Corniche Promenade ahead of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.

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.

 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.

 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.

 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.

 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.

 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.

 Rabbi Sholem preparing hot kosher meals

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.

 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.