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Football cannot solve conflict but carries message of peace, says FIFA's Infantino

FIFA has faced repeated calls to act over the war in Gaza, with Palestinian officials pressing for Israel to be suspended from international football.

 FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 - FIFA President Press Conference - Main Media Center, Doha, Qatar - November 19, 2022 FIFA president Gianni Infantino during a press conference.
Israeli flag and UEFA logo are seen in this illustration taken September 30, 2025.

Israel's role in world football should be decided by UEFA, says Montagliani

ISRAEL AND Italy players line up during the national anthems before their World Cup qualifier at Hungary’s Nagyerdei Stadion in September.

UEFA has no plans to expel Israel, confirms the soccer union

 PAOK fans gather in the city center to protest against Maccabi Tel Aviv - Thessaloniki, Greece - September 24, 2025.

Israel's refusal to be annihilated shouldn't lead to becoming a boycotted sports pariah - editorial


Israel, Trump admin working to block UEFA from banning Israel from European soccer

A majority of UEFA member states are currently in favor of suspending the Jewish state, according to sources cited by The Times.

PAOK fans gather in the city center to protest against Maccabi Tel Aviv - Thessaloniki, Greece - September 24, 2025 General view of a Palestine flag as a banner is displayed during the protest reading "your pitch your choice boycott Israel."

FIFA 2026 world cup draws over 1.5 million ticket requests in 24 hours

Fans registered in the Visa Pre‑Sale Draw, a lottery‑style application that gave applicants a chance to buy tickets during the first phase of sales for the largest edition in World Cup history.

Israel's Tai Baribo shoots at goal in the World Cup qualifying match against Italy, in Debrecen, Hungary, September 8, 2025.

What can the Israel team expect if it reaches the FIFA World Cup 2026?

The Israeli team is ready to play in the 1970 World Cup in Mexico.

‘Game Over Israel’ campaign seeks to bench Israeli soccer players, teams on global stage

International soccer fan groups are seeking to have Israel's national team barred from participating in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

A billboard in Times Square displays the message "Soccer Federations: Boycott Israel" as part of the campaign by Game Over Israel calling for a boycott of Israel by national soccer federations, in New York City, U.S., September 16, 2025

Israel's soccer team loses 5-4 to Italy in close-fought FIFA World Cup qualifier

Israel scored four goals but fell to Italy in a nine-goal clash in Hungary. The defeat drops Israel to third, with crucial matches vs. Norway and Italy ahead.

Israel's Manor Solomon in action with Italy's Riccardo Orsolini, World Cup qualifying in Hungary's Debrecen, September 8, 2025.

Israel defeats host Estonia 3-1, dedicates win to soldiers

Both sides had chances early on, but it was Estonia who would find the back of the goal first as Mattias Kait beat Bayern Munich’s keeper Daniel Peretz for a 1-0 lead in the 31st minute.

 ISRAEL'S DAN BITTON scores his side’s first goal during the blue-and-white’s 3-1 road victory over Estonia in their Group I World Cup qualifier.

The Beautiful Game, the Israeli Way


Voices from the Arab press: Syria after Assad: Four urgent challenges

A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.

 A TORN portrait of deposed Syrian president Bashar al-Assad inside the ransacked Presidential Palace in Damascus, December 10, 2024.

Norway requests FIFA investigate Israel before World Cup

The Norwegian Football Federation president said she stands behind her government's call to end the war in Gaza.

 Norway's Jens Petter Hauge celebrates with teammates.

FIFA to investigate alleged discrimination by Israel raised by Palestine FA

In its proposal, the PFA wanted FIFA to adopt "appropriate sanctions" against Israeli teams, including the national side and clubs.

 Palestinian Football Association President Jibril Rajoub speaks during the 74th FIFA Congress, May 17, 2024,  in Bangkok.

FIFA delay again review of Palestinian call to suspend Israel

The PFA had submitted a proposal to suspend Israel in May, with FIFA ordering an urgent legal evaluation and promising to address it at an extraordinary meeting of its council in July.

Demonstrators gathered outside the South African Football Association building to demand that FIFA suspend Israel's membership, March 16, 2024, in Johannesburg.