The blue-and-white will play its second game on Saturday night when it faces Paraguay in what will be a crucial contest.
The Israel-Mali match offers a first snapshot of how other competitors and the wider public respond to Israeli participation in the games.
A legal analysis calls for Israel's ban from football for violating FIFA statutes amid Gaza war; PFA proposal supported by Asian Football Confederation.
In addition to the wolf salute, anti-Israel chants such as 'Free Palestine' were also heard, and some of the Turks were even arrested.
France reached the Euro 2024 semifinals with a dramatic 3-5 penalty shootout win over Portugal, ending Cristiano Ronaldo's championship run without a goal.
Despite a legal ban in Germany, many Euro fans sing the song on German soil.
Maccabi Haifa will take on a relative newcomer to European soccer in FC Sabah from Azerbaijan in Conference League second round qualifying.
The world is glued to their screen for hours during the the European Football Championship. But does TV really cause nearsightedness and damage our eyes?
Next up for the blue-and-white will be Nations League action in September, where the opponents will be a cut above the first two friendlies as Israel will play the likes of Italy, Belgium and France.
Walla is preparing for a year packed with international sports events, featuring exclusive digital broadcasting rights for Euro 2024 and Copa América.