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UEFA boycotts World Cup over FIFA plan to sell tournament stakes to investors

European soccer associations voted unanimously to boycott FIFA competitions until plans to sell stakes in a $20 billion tournament subsidiary are withdrawn.

A picture taken on April 20, 2018 shows the House of European Football, the UEFA headquarters in Nyon, where the French football club Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) had a hearing on UEFA Financial Fair Play Regulations.
Liverpool's Hungarian defender #06 Milos Kerkez controls the ball during the friendly football match between Liverpool and Wrexham at Yankee Stadium in New York, on July 29, 2026.

Antisemitism in UK soccer jumps 43% as total discrimination reports hit record high

FIFA President Gianni Infantino (L) and United States of America President Donald Trump (R) look on following the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final match between Spain and Argentina at New York New Jersey Stadium on July 19, 2026 in East Rutherford, United States.

Trump wants FIFA President Gianni Infantino to become next UN Secretary-General - report

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Final - Spain v Argentina - New York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, US - July 19, 2026 Argentina's Lionel Messi looks dejected after the match as Spain's Ferran Torres and Mikel Oyarzabal celebrate winning the World Cup

FIFA World Cup 2026 final sets KAN network record as most watched since 1998


Clashes at pro-Palestinian march against Italy vs Israel FIFA World Cup qualifier

The march was attended by over 5,000 participants according to preliminary police estimates, and preceded the soccer match, which Italy ultimately won 3-0.

A pro-Palestine protester with a flare during a march against the Israeli soccer team ahead of the Italy v Israel match in Udine, Italy, October 14, 2025.

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.

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

UEFA was expected to hold an emergency vote this week on whether to suspend Israel from European competition over the war in Gaza.

Israeli flag and UEFA logo are seen in this illustration taken September 30, 2025.

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

Despite political pressure from multiple countries to ban Israeli from UEFA and FIFA, Israel remains in the game.

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

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

Calls to ban Israeli teams from European competitions equate Israel with Russia, risking sport becoming a battlefield for politics instead of unity.

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

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.