In an Israel Hayom op-ed, veteran journalist Amir Peled argues that the 2026 FIFA World Cup is a 'useless' spectacle, and that even Israel's public broadcaster Kan 11 is embarrassed to cover it.
Amir Peled, a prominent Israeli columnist, published a sharply critical op-ed in Israel Hayom on Thursday evening, titled 'The useless World Cup: Even on Kan 11 they are truly ashamed'. Peled argues that the 2026 World Cup, hosted by the US, Canada, and Mexico, has generated little interest in Israel, and that the public broadcaster's coverage reflects a broader sense of apathy. The piece is a commentary, not a news report, and reflects Peled's personal view.
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