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Maccabiah Daily Update: July 8, 2026

On July 8, Maccabi USA continued to embrace every opportunity the Maccabiah offers: competing with determination, celebrating one another's successes, and strengthening newly formed friendships both on and off the field of play.

Read on for today's highlights, photos, and stories from across Maccabi USA as our journey through the 2026 Maccabiah continues. In particular, check out the latest features from our hard-working Maccabi Media team:

An Inside Look at Beach Wrestling

Championship Day for Table Tennis at the 2026 Maccabiah

Maccabiah Olympic Swimming Exhibition

Seymour Rifkind's Pickleball Legacy

Maccabi USA Takes Silver in Open Women's Rugby 7's

Maccabi Softball Honors Fred Cohen

Seventh Day of Maccabiah Competition

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

U17 Boys' Basketball

USA (Blue) 101 - 54 Mexico

USA (White) 99 - 43 Brazil

U19 Boys' Basketball

USA 106 - 19 Germany

U19 Girls' Volleyball

Israel 3 - 0 USA

U17 Boys' Soccer

Brazil 7 - 0 USA (Blue)

USA (White) 5 - 0 France

U17 Girls' Soccer

USA (White) 4 - Mexico 0

Israel 7 - 0 USA (Blue)

U17 Boys' Futsal

USA (White) 13 - 3 Israel

USA (Blue) 2 - 0 Israel

U19 Boys' Soccer

USA (White) 11 - 0 France

Argentina 5 - 1 USA (Blue)

U17 Boys' Basketball 3v3

USA 20 - 0 Ukraine

Israel 21 - 10 USA

Open Men's Softball

USA 7 - 5 Mexico

USA 20 - 9 Cuba

U19 Boys' Basketball 3v3

USA 20 - 16 Israel

USA 16 - 5 Israel

U19 Boys' Water Polo

Israel 10 - 8 USA

Open Women's Basketball 3v3

Israel 18 - 14 USA

M25 21 - 8 USA

U17 Girls' Basketball

Israel 58 - 48 USA

Open Men's Basketball 3v3

USA (Blue) 21 - 11 Hungary

USA (White) 21 - 15 Uruguay

USA (Blue) 20 - 16 Germany

Israel 18 - 10 USA (White)

U19 Boys' Baseball

USA 5 - 1 Israel

Masters 45+ Basketball

Israel 106 - 47 USA

Open Men's Soccer

USA 3 - 0 Brazil

U15 Boys' Basketball

Israel 87 - 48 USA

Open Women's Volleyball

Ukraine 3 - 1 USA

Masters 35+ Soccer

Brazil 2 - 0 USA

U15 Boys' Soccer

Brazil 1 - 0 USA

Individual sports, including tennis, golf, chess, padel, pickleball, swimming, and judo continued, where our athletes continued to shine on the global stage, winning medals along the way.

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

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

Maccabiah Medal Standings

See the full medal count from the 2026 Maccabiah below:

Throughout this Maccabiah, we've seen US athletes win medals in track and field, gymnastics, swimming, rugby, weightlifting, wrestling, baseball, 3v3 basketball, Maccabi Run, Maccabi Man/Woman, judo, table tennis, and more!

We congratulate athletes across all sports who have taken home medals from the 2026 Maccabiah. Your hard work, dedication, and drive to compete inspire us everyday and we are incredibly proud of this amazing achievement.

Juniors and Open/Masters Maccabiah Parties

After a full day of competition, athletes came together to celebrate at the official Maccabiah parties. At separate events for the Junior and Open/Masters divisions filled with music, dancing, great food, and plenty of energy, the evening gave participants a chance to relax, connect with athletes from delegations around the world, and create memories beyond the field of play. It was a fun reminder that while competition brings everyone together, the friendships and shared experiences are what make the Maccabiah truly special.

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!

Our Maccabi Media Team previously streamed the Open Women's Volleyball semifinal between the USA and Ukraine. Watch the full replays by clicking below.

Open Women's Volleyball Semifinal

USA vs. Ukraine

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

An Inside Look at Beach Wrestling

Championship Day for Table Tennis at the 2026 Maccabiah

Maccabiah Olympic Swimming Exhibition

Seymour Rifkind's Pickleball Legacy

Maccabi USA Takes Silver in Open Women's Rugby 7's

Maccabi Softball Honors Fred Cohen

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