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Maccabiah Daily Update: July 3 & 4, 2026

After an unforgettable first days of the Maccabiah, our delegation embraced the first Shabbat together, serving as a meaningful opportunity to pause, reflect, and celebrate. From spirited competition across venues to marking the Fourth of July with pride far from home, the past few days showcased the strength of our delegation and the unique experience of representing the United States on the world stage.

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

Third Day of Maccabiah Competition

See the full results from the third day of competition here:

U19 Boys' Soccer

USA (White) 1 - 0 Argentina

Israel 4 - 0 USA (Blue)

U19 Girls' Volleyball

USA 3 - 1 Israel

U17 Boys' Basketball

USA (White) 101 - 78 USA (Blue)

U19 Boys' Basketball

USA 89 - 46 Brazil

U19 Boys' Baseball

USA 4 - 2 Israel

Open Men's Soccer

USA 6 -0 Israel (White)

U15 Boys' Basketball

USA 66 - 62 Israel (Blue)

Masters 45+ Basketball

USA 61 - 58 Israel

U17 Girls' Volleyball

USA (Blue) 3 - 0 USA (White)

U17 Girls' Basketball

USA 68 - 52 Israel (Blue)

Open Women's Volleyball

USA 3 - 1 Israel (Blue)

Masters 55+ Basketball

USA 57 - 11 Israel (Blue)

Masters 35+ Soccer

USA 3 - 0 Israel

U17 Boys' Soccer

Argentina 3 - 0 USA (Blue)

Individual sports, including tennis, golf, chess, and padel continued, while the first event of the Maccabi Man/Woman competition took place with the sprint triathlon. History was also made, with pickleball making its Maccabiah debut. 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 Supporters Mission Shabbat Dinner and Fourth of July Celebration

Our Supporters Mission welcomed the first Shabbat of the 2026 Maccabiah with a meaningful Kabbalat Shabbat service followed by a festive Shabbat dinner, bringing participants together in a spirit of reflection, community, and celebration. The evening was made even more special with remarks from former Israeli Ambassador to the United States Michael Oren, who shared how his experience competing in the Maccabiah helped shape his relationship with Israel and the impact the Maccabiah has had on his life, along with the impact in can have on this generation of athletes.

The celebration continued on Saturday as Mission participants marked the Fourth of July. It was a memorable weekend that highlighted the deep bond between the United States and Israel, and the shared values that unite our delegation both on and off the field.

Juniors Fourth of July Carnival

At our Juniors athlete hub, we celebrated America's 250th birthday with a special Fourth of July Carnival! Our athletes were able to play carnival games, eat fun snacks, hit the dance floor, watch the World Cup, and connect with teammates and new friends. The celebration allowed our delegation to enjoy a taste of home while representing the United States in Israel. It was the perfect way to celebrate Independence Day and create even more unforgettable Maccabiah memories.

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 U15 Boys' and U17 Girls' Basketball, live on our YouTube channel:

5:00 AM ET - U15 Boys' Basketball

USA vs. Germany

9:00 AM ET - U17 Girls' Basketball

USA vs. Israel

Our Maccabi Media Team previously streamed U17 Girls' Volleyball, where two USA teams faced off. Click here to watch the full game on our YouTube channel.

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

U17 Boys' Kachol Overcomes Adversity, Defeats Germany

After Opening Loss, Masters 45+ Soccer Leans on Yearslong Bond

U19 Baseball No-Hits Israel

U17 U.S. Soccer Ties Mexico with Late Goal

Thank you for tuning in and cheering on the USA delegation from afar!

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