As many as 50 countries were expected to compete in the tournament; with the official total coming in at 46, which made the 2018 WLC the largest of all-time.

[4] This was the first World Lacrosse Championship played outside of the United States, Canada, England, or Australia.

It served as a host venue for the 2013 UEFA European Under-21 Championship and is the home field of Maccabi Netanya FC.

Located on 50 hectares (125 acres), the Wingate Institute serves as Israel's National Centre for Physical Education and Sport.

The campus's facilities host the Maccabiah Games every four years, and its primary stadium serves as the home field for the Israel National Rugby Team.