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Maccabiah Daily Update: July 2, 2026

Day 2 of competition at the 2026 Maccabiah was filled with unforgettable moments both on and off the field, including an OT thriller on the basketball court!

Read on for today's highlights, photos, and stories from across Maccabi USA as our journey through the 2026 Maccabiah continues.

Second Day of Maccabiah Competition

The Games are officially underway! Our teams began competition across a wide range of sports, delivering strong performances, unforgettable moments, and premier sportsmanship. See the full results from yesterday's games here:

U15 Girls' Soccer:

USA 8- 0 Mexico

U15 Boys' Basketball

USA 93 -26 Brazil

U17 Boys' Basketball

USA (Blue) 70 - Germany 63 (OT)

USA (White) 79 - Israel 67

U15 Girls' Volleyball

USA 3 - Israel 0

U17 Boys' Soccer

USA (White) 2 - 2 Mexico

USA (Blue) 1 - 0 Israel

U15 Boys' Soccer

USA 1 - 0 Israel

Masters 45+ Basketball

Israel 88 - USA 57

Masters 55+ Basketball

USA 45 - 39 Israel

Masters 45+ Soccer

Uruguay 1 - USA 0

Masters 35+ Soccer

Israel 3 - USA 1

Individual sports, including tennis and chess continued, with Padel competition beginning as well. We look forward to watching all of our athletes compete in the coming days.

Visit the Maccabiah website here to view all scores from the Games.

Click here to see all of our photos from the Maccabiah action.

Maccabi USA Tours Jewish Sports Museum with Israel Basketball Legend Tal Brody

Our Supporters Mission participants had the opportunity to explore the Jewish Sports Museum at K'far Maccabiah alongside Israel basketball legend Tal Brody. The tour offered a fascinating look at the history of Jewish athletes and the Maccabi Movement, bringing to life the stories, achievements, and values that have shaped generations of Jewish sports. It was a meaningful experience that connected our delegation to the rich legacy they are helping carry forward at the 2026 Maccabiah.

Follow Maccabiah Action with Maccabi Media

and Jewish Broadcasting Service

Throughout this summer's Games, our Maccabi Media Team will be covering all of the action, including video features, articles, recaps, and livestreams of Opening Ceremony and competitions. Check out the Maccabi Media page on our website to catch all of the coverage from Israel!



Additionally, games streamed by Maccabi Media, along with Opening Ceremony, will be aired later by the Jewish Broadcasting Service. And check out the great JBS Maccabiah promo video here!

Today, we are live streaming a full broadcast of U17 Girls' Volleyball, live on our YouTube channel:

5:30 AM ET - U17 Girls' Volleyball
USA (White) vs. USA (Blue)

Our Maccabi Mediat Team streamed the first broadcasts from the 2026 Maccabiah. Click the links below to watch:

U17 Boys' Basketball

USA (White) vs Israel

Masters 45+ Basketball

USA vs. Israel

Be sure to check out our new feature stories produced by our Maccabi Media Team:

Michaela Schachter Wins First Maccabiah Tennis Match

Tahl Leibovitz Leads Maccabi USA Into the 2026 Opening Ceremony

U19 Baseball Falls Late in Game 1 vs. Israel

Post-Game Interview with USA U19 Boys' Soccer Team

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