FIFA World Cup

2nd journalist dies during World Cup in Qatar

American Journalist Grant Wahl, Qatari Journalist Khalid al-Misslam die while covering global soccer tournament.

Stunning upset:

Ronaldo in tears as Morocco eliminates Portugal at the World Cup

Morocco becomes first Arab and African team to reach the semifinals of the FIFA World Cup with 1-0 victory over Portugal.

The Iranians will never forget or forgive Qatar!

The young generation in Iran will never forget or forgive Qatari flagrant support for silencing their public statements at the games. Op-ed.

Egyptian TV host: Why should gays have any rights?

While the world is focused on Qatar's infringements on gay rights at the World Cup, some in the Arab world question these rights altogether.

Qatar to Israelis: 'Downplay your identity'

One fan told Israeli media that he wasn't willing to be interviewed because Jews are 'not blessed'.

Tough decision: FIFA World Cup, or watching paint dry

For the games that I watched, so you wouldn’t have to, the announcers were having difficulties telling the players apart. Op-ed.

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Netanyahu congratulates Saudis over World Cup victory

Likud chairman speaks to Saudi blogger and Israel fan Mohammed Saud, after Saudi Arabia defeated Argentina in the World Cup.

FIFA hosts Kill All Jews League on its World Cup website

After typing "Jew" on FIFA's World Cup fantasy page I came across a league called Kill All Jews set up by someone named "Kneegah." Op-ed.

FIFA bans LGBT armbands at World Cup

England, Wales, and other European nations have been warned that wearing the OneLove symbol will result in severe penalties.

Historic Agreement:

Direct flights between Israel and Qatar during World Cup

Israel reaches agreement with FIFA and the World Cup organizers to hold direct flights for Israelis to attend the soccer games.

New Qatar World Cup controversy over homosexuality comments

A Qatar World Cup ambassador says homosexuality amounts to "damage in the mind", in an interview days before the start of the tournament.

Would banning Iran from World Cup prove counterproductive?

FIFA is facing calls to disqualify the Iranian team over the government crackdown on protests but will the players join in on the dissent?

Why Gazan soccer fans could not find a FIFA team to support

The French multicultural football nightmare

Spanish soccer team's Western Wall visit sparks uproar

Spanish soccer players mobbed by fans at Western Wall, slammed by Arabs over trip to Jewish holy site.

It's OK to Spin for Terrorists, but Not the World Cup

Israeli Drones Will Guard Brazil World Cup

Brazilian Air Force contract given to Elbit's Hermes 900 drone to guard 2014 FIFA World Cup Games.