UEFA prepares to vote on suspending Israel from international soccer competitions amid the ongoing Gaza conflict. Most members of the governing body's executive committee appear ready to support such action against Israeli teams. The potential ban would block Israel's participation in major tournaments like the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Norway and Italy.
FIFA's position remains uncertain given close ties between its leadership and the Trump administration. The State Department pledged to oppose any attempts at excluding Israeli teams from World Cup participation. Spain's Prime Minister recently called for treating Israel similarly to how Russia faced sanctions after invading Ukraine in 2022.
FIFA's position remains uncertain given close ties between its leadership and the Trump administration. The State Department pledged to oppose any attempts at excluding Israeli teams from World Cup participation. Spain's Prime Minister recently called for treating Israel similarly to how Russia faced sanctions after invading Ukraine in 2022.
