Uefa is expected to decide next week whether to suspend Israel and the country’s clubs from its competitions, amid strong political and sporting pressure.According to the newspaper The Times, the ma...
Uefa is expected to decide next week whether to suspend Israel and the country’s clubs from its competitions, amid strong political and sporting pressure.
According to the newspaper The Times, the majority of the entity’s executive committee members are already in favor of the measure, motivated by the UN Commission of Inquiry report that accused the country of committing genocide in Gaza.
The issue gained momentum after demonstrations by fans and European clubs, who question the participation of Israeli teams in continental tournaments. The situation is reminiscent of Russia’s suspension in 2022, following the invasion of Ukraine.
If confirmed, Uefa’s decision will also increase pressure on Fifa. In any case, Israel’s suspension from Uefa would already make it impossible for the country to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.
At the moment, the Israeli national team has nine points and is in third place in Group I. Italy also has nine points, and Norway leads with 15.
The American government, led by Donald Trump, has already signaled its opposition to any attempt to ban Israel from the 2026 World Cup.
Meanwhile, protests continue to take place in different countries before matches involving Israeli clubs.
Israel’s next qualifying match is scheduled for the 11th, against Norway, in Oslo.
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