UEFA and US oppose banning Israel from international football and World Cup 2026
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UEFA is considering a vote to suspend Israel's soccer federation over the Gaza conflict, with a majority of its executive committee likely supporting the move, amid international calls to exclude Israel from sports due to its military actions in Gaza. The decision comes ahead of Israel's World Cup qualifiers and follows increased pressure and protests, with some European federations expressing unease about playing Israeli teams.
- European soccer body UEFA moves toward vote to suspend Israel AP News
- Report: UEFA expected to vote to suspend Israel ESPN
- World Cup 2026: US State Department vows to block attempts to ban Israel from tournament BBC
- Donald Trump administration working to stop Israel being banned from 2026 World Cup after UN plea The New York Times
- Trump administration will push back if FIFA ban Israel from international football as UEFA close to suspension decision Sky News
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