World Cup

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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.

UK antisemitism adviser:

‘FIFA’s vile message is Jews don’t count’

Letter sent to FIFA asking for antisemitism observers at World Cup ignored by soccer governing body, according to Lord Mann.

'Don't let jailed terrorists watch World Cup'

Zionist activist group lobbies Public Security minister to bar jailed terrorists from watching World Cup in prison.

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Iranian soccer players refuse to sing anthem at World Cup

The move appears to be a protest against the Iranian government's crackdown on demonstrators.

Lebanese fans to Israeli reporter: 'It's Palestine - not Israel'

See what a group of Lebanese fans at the World Cup tells a reporter who doesn't hide the fact that he is from Israel.

Watch: Iranian soccer fan talks to Israeli news station

'Many of our fans hope the national team loses in the World Cup because of the way the regime is conducting himself,' he says.

Intelligence official: 'Iran may disrupt World Cup'

'Iran is on the entire field, and also under the field,' warns Aharon Haliwa, top Israeli intelligence official.

Qatar bans kosher food, Jewish prayer at World Cup

Jewish leaders accuse Qatar of breaking its promise to permit Jews visiting for World Cup to cook kosher food, have prayer groups.

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Palestinian Arabs disturb Channel 13 News reporter in Qatar

Palestinian Arabs who came to World Cup prevented Channel 13 correspondent from delivering a report and shouted slogans against Israel.

Israeli delegation in Doha:

'Qatar is doing everything for the World Cup to go peacefully'

INN spoke with the spokesperson for the delegation helping Israeli visitors in the Arab country

Watch: FIFA boss accuses West of "hypocrisy" in World Cup speech

FIFA president says the West should spend the 'next 3,000 years' apologizing for all the wrongs committed against the Muslim world.

"You're rude!"

Colombian singer walks out of interview with Israeli reporter

Colombian singer Maluma leaves interview with Kan 11 correspondent after being asked about human rights violations in Qatar.

Ahead of World Cup, Israel warns citizens to take precautions

Qatar to allow Israeli fans into World Cup, but Jerusalem warns visitors to ‘downplay Israeli identity.’

Watch: Qatari security threatens to smash journalist's camera

Private security guards accost a Danish reporter while he's recording live from the Qatari capital in the run-up to the World Cup.

Worker deaths, inhumane conditions in lead-up to Qatar World Cup

Hundreds of thousands have flocked to the oil-rich gulf nation ahead of soccer's greatest tournament. Many have not returned.

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Lapid spoke with Qatari Foreign Minister

The call follows last week's announcement of agreement on direct flights for soccer fans to watch World Cup.

Qatari official:

'Escalation will lead to cancellation of direct flights'

Qatari official warns Israel that any “escalation” vis-a-vis PA would result in cancellation of direct charter flights during the World Cup.

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.

Israel to open temporary diplomatic office in Qatar

Doha and Jerusalem agree Israel will temporarily operate diplomatic facility in Qatar to provide services to Israelis attending World Cup.

Fan walking 4500 miles to Qatar for World Cup disappears in Iran

Spanish soccer fan disappears after crossing from Iraq into Iran on his way to the World Cup.

Ukrainian soccer chief: Iran should be banned from World Cup

Head of Shakhtar Donetsk club urges Iran to be banned and for Ukraine to take its place in World Cup.

Qatar cracks down on LGBT community ahead of World Cup

The Gulf state has allegedly tortured gays in underground chambers and insists its culture will be respected despite an influx of tourists.

Calls mount for FIFA to kick Iran out of World Cup

FIFA under pressure to expel Iran from World Cup in Qatar over human rights abuses.

New details emerge on Israel-Qatar contacts

TV report: Qatar asked Israel to allow Palestinian Arabs to fly to attend the World Cup games in November.

World Cup 2022 in Qatar lists ‘Israel’ as 'Occupied Territories'

Thousands of Israeli fans traveling to Qatar for the World Cup have been listed as coming from the 'Occupied Territories, Palestine'.

Qatar to welcome Israeli World Cup fans despite Iran threats

A rabbi who negotiated Israelis' participation in the international event says the Gulf state will be 'most welcoming' to Jewish attendees.

Israel proposes direct flights to Qatar

Tens of thousands of Israelis expected to travel out for 2022 World Cup in Arab state.

Former Arab MK aims to ban Israelis from World Cup

Azmi Bishara, former Arab MK who spied for Hezbollah, aims to ban Israelis from World Cup.

Will Israeli soccer fans be safe at the Qatar World Cup?

'Israelis need to remember that Qatar is not a 'friendly' destination,' security expert Maj. Gen. (ret.) David Tsur tells Israel Hayom.

NY rabbi to advise Qatar on welcoming Jews to the 2022 World Cup

Gulf Arab state taps rabbi to help country host Jewish fans to World Cup.

European soccer lifts ban on airing World Cup in Judea, Samaria

Public broadcaster will be allowed to air preliminary games of the World Cup and Euro 2020 - including in communities of Judea and Samaria.

Watch: Netanyahu cheering at World Cup semi-final

PM and his wife attend World Cup semi-final match together with two children who are fighting cancer.

Netanyahu couple fulfills dream

Prime Minister and wife surprise two children and invite them to join them at World Cup semi-finals tonight in Moscow, Russia.

Netanyahu to attend World Cup final?

Vladimir Putin reportedly invites Israeli PM to attend soccer World Cup final in Moscow.

British soccer fans thrown out of Russia after Nazi salute

Soccer fan receives 5-year ban on attending games after singing anti-Semitic songs, performing Nazi salute.

Israeli soccer fans harassed at World Cup in Moscow

Hecklers chase, curse, Israelis at World Cup matches in Russia.

Billionaire helps brings ill Israeli kids to World Cup

Russian Jewish billionaire Roman Abramovich donates large sum to help bring children with serious illnesses to see soccer World Cup.

Watch: Moroccan fans enraged by Israeli flag

World Cup: After Morocco booted from tournament with loss to Portugal, its fans try to tear Israeli flag waved by Israeli fans.

Why Israel-lovers should care about the World Cup

Josh Halickman, thinks that even though Israel has not made the tournament since 1970, people who love the Jewish state should be watching.

FIFA asked to ban anti-Israel Iranian soccer player

Soccer fans file complaint FIFA against Iranian forward who reposted Khamenei's anti-Israel tweet.

World Cup reaches zoo

Caretakers at Ramat Gan Safari perform special activity for lions with soccer ball, leading to fascinating results.

How geopolitics keeps Israel out of World Cup contention

Israel's expulsion from soccer league hosting most Middle East nations hamper country's ability to progress towards World Cup.

Russia: Avoid attacks during World Cup

Russia informs countries involved in Syria fighting, including Israel, it expects 'low profile' maintained during tournament.

'Why should murderers in prison watch the World Cup?'

Father of terror victim says IPS may decide to ignore Internal Security Minister's directive to stop Hamas members from watching World Cup.

'Hamas terrorists won't be watching the World Cup'

Internal Security Minister instructs prison service to block soccer World Cup from TV watched by Hamas prisoners.

Buenos Aires presents exhibit on soccer during the Holocaust

An exhibit on soccer during the Holocaust is on display at one of Buenos Aires' biggest stadiums.

Israel to provide free broadcast of World Cup to Arab states

Israeli national broadcaster to provide free Arabic coverage across Middle East of world's largest sporting event.

ISIS threatens World Cup finals

Terror group uses chilling image of Barcelona star Lionel Messi crying blood to threaten biggest soccer event in the world.

Police: World cup stadium invader did not carry knife

Israeli media reported 1 of the 6 fans who entered the field in Israel-Spain qualifying match and rand towards Spanish player had a knife.

Israeli rowing team wins World Cup bronze

Israel's paralympic coxed quad comes 3rd in the World Cup.

World Cup qualifier: ISIS planned attack on Israeli team

After ISIS planned attack, Albanian soccer turns to FIFA with a request to change the location of Albania’s upcoming match against Israel.

Whistleblower: Qatar Set to Lose 2022 World Cup

According to a whistleblower who is working with the FBI, Qatar is likely to have its 2022 World Cup bid canceled after all.

FIFA President Reiterates Qatar Will Host 2022 World Cup

Despite a report indicating corruption, FIFA’s president says it would take "an earthquake" for Qatar not to host the 2022 World Cup.

Did FIFA Cancel Qatar's Hosting of 2022 Games?

German newspaper quotes FIFA president as saying that Qatar won't host 2022 World Cup, but FIFA denies the report.

Weather or Terror? FIFA World Cup May Move from Qatar

FIFA executive says 2022 World Cup may be moved to colder climates, as pressure over Qatar's 'terror money' mounts.

MK: Hopeful World Cup Won't Be in Qatar

More officials from around the world want to move the World Cup games from Hamas sponsor Qatar.

ISIS Calls on World Cup Star Messi to 'Join Jihad'

Sunni Islamists in Iraq praise Argentina's Lionel Messi for beating Iran in dramatic World Cup goal, invite to 'join the jihadist call.'

Nazi Sympathizer Rushes Field at World Cup, FIFA Does Nothing

Report: Eyewitnesses say neo-Nazi displaying anti-Semitic insignia at Germany-Ghana game stopped by infielder, not security.

Iranians at World Cup Show Love for Israel

Video: Iranians interviewed by Israel's Channel 2 expressed opinions very different from their leadership.

Why Are Lebanese Football Fans Watching the World Cup in Hebrew?

Sometimes, fanaticism can bring people closer... for a while at least.