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World Cup 2026: ‘Jewish roots’ of striker on heroic Cape Verde squad that held off Spain

Gilson Benchimol’s surname indicates heritage from the 19th century Jewish diaspora

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Gilson Benchimol Tavares celebrates scoring Cape Verde's third goal during a 3-0 friendly win over Serbia in Lisbon on May 31 (photo: Carlos Rodrigues / Getty Images)

Courtois and Gerzig (photo: Instagram @mishelgerzig)

Model and former IDF captain is the only Israeli WAG at the World Cup

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Gianni Infantino speaks to the media during the Fifa World Cup 2026 Opening Press Conference at Mexico City Stadium on June 10, 2026 (Getty Images)

Israeli football

Fifa President Gianni Infantino proposes Israel v Palestine under-15s match in latest peace gambit

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Palestine flags among the Irish fans during a Euro 2024 qualifier match against Greece on October 13, 2023 (photo: Charles McQuillan / Getty Images)

Ireland v Israel to take place at neutral venue and without fans over pro-Palestine protest fears

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Iran's captain and defender Ehsan Haji Safi and teammates walk on the tarmac on arrival at the Tijuana International Airport on June 7 (Image: Getty Images)

Ben Conway

From Mussolini to Iran: the politics of the World Cup

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(photo: Muhammad Farhad via Getty)

Could England face Iran at the 2026 World Cup?

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Swiss defender Silvan Widmer high-fiving children from the San Diego Jewish Academy (photo: FIFA)

Swiss World Cup squad trains with 500 students at San Diego Jewish school

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World Cup 2026: Jewish England fans pray for victory at the Western Wall

We need all the help we can garner, supporters tell the JC

By Yoav Borowitz

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June 9, 2026 12:37

England fan Aviv Levy

Maccabiah Games 2026: final decision made not to take junior delegation

Adult athletes in the Open and Masters categories will still attend the Games

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June 9, 2026 10:48

An opening ceremony at a previous Maccabiah Games at Jerusalem's Teddy Stadium (Photo: Katz)

Maccabiah Games 2026: Open and Masters going to Israel, while Juniors await decision

Maccabi GB are reviewing the decision to pull their Juniors from the competition in Israel since the change in travel guidance

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June 5, 2026 12:49

An opening ceremony at a previous Maccabiah Games at Jerusalem's Teddy Stadium (Photo: Katz)

Jonathan Harounoff

By Jonathan Harounoff

The greatest test for Iran’s World Cup players will be showing loyalty to a brutal regime

In Iran, sport has long been inseparable from politics.

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June 2, 2026 16:42

Iran's Forward #23 Ramin Rezaeian celebrates with teammates after scoring their side's second goal during an international friendly football match between Iran and Gambia, in Antalya, southern Turkey, May 29, 2026, as part of Iran's preparation for the upcoming football World Cup. (Photo by Oner SAN / AFP via Getty Images)

Israeli beach volleyball duo say historic victory is ‘milestone’ on journey to fulfil Olympic dream

Pair’s national first double gold raises hopes for Los Angeles 2028

By Yoav Borowitz

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May 31, 2026 17:11

Kevin Cuzmiciov (left) and Eylon Elazar share that gold-winning feeling (FIVB)

Irish football captain says that no one will ‘hold back’ players who want to ‘take a stand’ against Israel

The team’s friendly with Qatar on Thursday was interrupted by Palestine flag-emblazoned tennis balls thrown onto the pitch

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May 29, 2026 11:01

Nathan Collins (left) during a World Cup qualifier against Hungary in November 2025. (Photo: ATTILA KISBENEDEK/AFP via Getty Images)

Natalie Mayer

By Natalie Mayer

As a Jewish Gooner, I’ve warned the kids against ‘marrying out’ – to a fan of any team but Arsenal

Being a follower of the club vying for Champions League glory this Saturday is a faith all of its own

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May 28, 2026 19:14

Natalie Mayer (far left) and family celebrate Arsenal winning the Premier League

Maccabi GB pulls junior athletes from Maccabiah Games in Israel this summer

A decision regarding the adult delegation will be made by June 15

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May 21, 2026 13:08

An opening ceremony at a previous Maccabiah Games at Jerusalem's Teddy Stadium (Photo: Katz)

Amjad Khan: ‘people need to speak up for the Jewish community for the sake of humanity’

The former England international cricketer also said that antisemitism in Muslim communities comes down to parenting

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May 19, 2026 17:49

Left to right: Mike Brearley OBE, Daniel Lightman, Daniel Norcross, Amjad Khan (photo: JW3)

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