Israel National Team

Maccabi Tel Aviv: A legacy of Holocaust remembrance through three generations

Maccabi Tel Aviv’s Rafi Menco opens up about his family’s Holocaust history, the meaning behind the club’s yellow jersey, and what it means to carry their legacy forward.

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
24/04/2025

Israel edges Estonia 2-1 to start 2026 World Cup qualifiers with a win

Eli Dasa’s first international goal secures Israel’s 2-1 victory over Estonia in World Cup qualifying match.

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
24/03/2025

National Team set for World Cup qualifiers against Estonia and Norway in Hungary

Ahead of the two matches, head coach Ran Ben Shimon addressed various topics, including the starting goalkeeper decision and squad selection. 

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
21/03/2025

Eyes on 2026: Road to World Cup begins for the Israel national team

Despite some nerves, the blue-and-white are working hard to make their 2026 World Cup dreams a reality

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
18/12/2024

Israel National Team defeats Belgium 1-0, in first win of the campaign

Shua’s late strike lifts Ben Shimon & Co. to landmark Nations League conquest of Belgium

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
18/11/2024

Italians beat the Israeli national team in Nations League game

The Israeli national teams gives it their best in the Nations League.

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
15/10/2024

Ben Saraf takes leadership role for blue-and-white at U18 Euros

Just before taking to the court in Finland, Saraf spoke to The Jerusalem Post about the upcoming tournament, his future in Germany and much, much more.

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
30/07/2024

Israel aims for Olympic glory in Paris amid high security and historic challenges

There will be 88 Israeli competitors at the Paris Games, its second-largest Olympic delegation, two fewer than in Tokyo three years ago.

Israel’s Olympic soccer team set for historic return at Paris Games

Head Coach Guy Luzon’s team qualified for the Olympics as one of four European squads after a strong performance at last summer’s Under-21 UEFA European Championships.

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
22/07/2024

Ben Shimon stoked for blue-and-white debut

National Team returns to pitch with friendlies against Hungary and Belarus as new coach charts course

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
07/06/2024
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