Football Palestine

Hamed Mayor, Alghoul, Zidan latest Palestinians to secure moves

This past week saw a glut of moves in the transfer market involving Palestinian players. The first move- Yaser Hamed Mayor's move to Al-Rayyan SC of the Qatar Stars League was widely anticipated following his departure from Al-Masry.

August 8, 2022
Muhamed Alghoul, Palestinians Abroad, Yaser Hamed

Palestine’s Cinderella Run at the U20 Arab Cup comes to an end

A fantastic run in the Arab Cup for Palestine's U20 team has come to an end following a 5-0 loss to hosts and holders Saudi Arabia earlier today.

August 3, 2022
U20 National Team

AFC reveals new format for 2026 World Cup Qualification

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has announced a new format for 2026 World Cup qualification. The global showpiece is scheduled to expand for the first time since 1998 and will feature 48 teams as opposed to the usual 32. This format will give four additional places to the Asian teams taking up total allocation from four to eight teams. The AFC will also retain an intercontinental playoff spot, meaning there could be as many as nine Asian teams in USA, Mexico, and Canada in four years' time.

August 2, 2022
2026 World Cup

Palestine outlast Jordan, advance to U20 Arab Cup semifinals

Palestine's U20 team continue to defy the odds. A side that finished bottom of their WAFF Championship group less than a year ago is now just one of two Asian Sides left at the U20 Arab Cup.

July 31, 2022
U20 National Team

Palestine’s U20 team advances to Arab Cup Quarterfinals

Palestine's U20 team lost the battle but won the war. A narrow 1-0 defeat to Morocco was enough for the team to progress to the quarterfinals of the U20 Arab Cup for the first time in their history.

July 28, 2022
U20 National Team

Saleh Chihadeh returns to Naters amid contractual conflict with Future FC

It was meant to be a big money move. A reward for over 100 goals scored in Switzerland- 56 goals scored in the fourth tier- 20 in the third tier, 27 in the second tier, two in the top tier along with a dozen in the Swiss Cup.

Saleh Chihadeh signed with Future FC in the winter transfer window on a big money move that saw him leave FC Thun as they were pushing for a return to the Swiss Super League. Now, less than six months later, he's back in Switzerland.

July 27, 2022
Palestinians Abroad, Saleh Chihadeh

Palestine’s U20s defeat Sudan 5-3 in Instant Classic

Palestine's U20 team got their 2022 Arab Cup campaign underway earlier today in Abha and the collection of WBPL players and diaspora talents did not disappoint.

July 25, 2022
U20 National Team

Dabboub: “We can advance past the second round at 2023 Asian Cup”

Following Palestine's successful qualification to the 2023 Asian Cup Finals, Palestine national team manager gave an interview to Palestinian television in which he covered a range of topics.

July 22, 2022
2023 Asian Cup