Roots, Ronaldo, and regional rivalries: How Israelis choose their World Cup favorites
Raluca Maniță
At a large outdoor screening in a central square in Jaffa, dozens of children lounged on beanbags, many wearing Cristiano Ronaldo's No. 7 Portugal jersey. They bounced in their seats and lobbed popcorn at one another, the late hour and free Coca-Cola adding to the delirium after the 41-year-old striker scored his second goal in the FIFA 2026 World Cup, leading Portugal to a 5-0 victory over Uzbekistan. The screening, organized by the Tel Aviv municipality, is one of many being held across the
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