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Egypt coach waves a Palestinian flag after winning World Cup game

Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan dedicated his team's World Cup victory over Australia to the Egyptian and Palestinian people, waving a Palestinian flag on the pitch after the match.

'Legitimizing nonexistent entity'

MK Sukkot slams potential match against Palestinian Arab team

Chair of the Knesset Sports Committee reaches out to the Israel Football Association chairman following reports of a FIFA initiative to organize a match between the Israeli and PA teams.

FIFA wants Israel to face Palestinian Arab team in opening match

According to a report, FIFA hopes Israel and the Palestinian Arab Under-15 teams will open its inaugural youth football festival in the US.

FIFA Congress:

PA soccer chief refuses handshake with Israeli soccer official

At the FIFA Congress in Vancouver, Jibril Rajoub, head of the Palestinian Authority’s soccer federation, refuses to shake hands with Vice President of Israel’s soccer federation, citing “Israeli fascism and genocide".

Trump: FIFA to help rebuild Gaza

At the first meeting of the Board Of Peace, U.S. President Donald Trump said that the global soccer organization FIFA will be a partner in rebuilding Gaza.

'Boycotts are a defeat'

FIFA chief rejects calls to ban Israel

FIFA President Gianni Infantino rejects calls to ban Israel, calling boycotts a “defeat" and urging rule changes to prevent countries from being barred over political leaders’ actions.

Trump wins FIFA’s new peace prize

President Trump receives FIFA’s new peace prize at the 2026 World Cup draw, having been previously praised by FIFA chief for Gaza ceasefire efforts.

FIFA VP:

'UEFA must rule on Israel’s soccer status'

FIFA VP says UEFA must decide Israel’s football fate amid Gaza war. UEFA delays vote after Trump unveils peace plan.

Turkey demands Israel’s ban from FIFA, UEFA over Gaza war

Turkey’s soccer chief urges FIFA and UEFA to ban Israel over Gaza war as UEFA prepares emergency vote on possible suspension.

Israel faces possible UEFA suspension amid Gaza War

UEFA is moving toward a vote on suspending Israel’s soccer federation, a decision that could block its national and club teams from international competitions.

Italian soccer coaches call for Israel's suspension

Italy's Coaches' Association urges the Italian soccer federation to seek Israel's suspension from international competitions.

Iran demands:

'Expel Israel from FIFA over attacks on athletes'

Iran urges FIFA to expel Israel, alleging attacks on athletes during recent military operations, presses IOC to act against Israel for “human rights violations.”

World Cup in doubt for Iran after anti-Israel, US aggression

Iran's threats and hostility toward Israel and the US may cost it a place in the 2026 World Cup, with FIFA reportedly considering disqualification amid rising tensions.

Due to incitement to terror

Minister Zohar demands removal of senior PA official from FIFA

Minister of Culture and Sports writes to FIFA President, calls on him to expel Jibril Rajoub, a senior official in the Palestinian Authority, from his membership in the international soccer organization.

For the second time:

FIFA postpones ruling on PA's request to ban Israel

World soccer's governing body again delays its decision on a Palestinian Authority bid to have Israel suspended from international soccer over the war in Gaza. A decision is now expected in October.

Palestinian Authority request

FIFA postpones decision on Israel suspension

FIFA postpones decision on Palestinian Arab request to suspend Israel from international soccer, clearing the way for the Israeli men’s national team to play at the Paris Olympics.

Over Gaza war:

PA seeks FIFA sanctions against Israel

Palestinian Authority’s soccer association planning to call on FIFA to sanction Israel due its “international law violations".

Iran seeks to ban Israel from world soccer

Iran's soccer federation asks FIFA, the governing body of world soccer, to suspend Israel's due to the war in Gaza.

Argentinian national soccer team to play in Israel

Netanyahu meets FIFA Vice President, who tells him he had agreed on Messi and his teammates arriving in Israel for exhibition games.

Sports history:

Israel beats Korea, finishes third in U-20 World Cup

Israel beat Korea 3:1 to take third place in the 2023 Under 20 World Cup.

Iraqi sports sites erase miracle Israeli soccer team

Sites report results of Israeli team's games at FIFA U20 World Cup without showing the flag or name of the winning team.

Israeli team upsets Brazil, goes to under-20 semifinals

An overtime goal against the favored Brazilian team saw the Israeli team advance to the semifinal round of the FIFA U20 World Cup.

Due to calls to boycott Israel:

Indonesia stripped of hosting U20 World Cup

FIFA announces Indonesia won't host men's Under-20 World Cup amid political turmoil regarding Israel's participation.

Indonesian President:

'Our policy towards Palestine hasn't changed'

Indonesia's President says Israel's participation in soccer tournament in his country means no change to its foreign policy.

Due to Indonesia-Israel issues:

FIFA delays U20 World Cup draw

Israel and Indonesia do not have diplomatic relations, and Bali governor called to ban Israel from taking part in the tournament.

Zelenskyy's office blasts FIFA for rebuffing him

Ukraine’s presidential office criticizes FIFA after it refused to show video message from Zelenskyy before World Cup final.

FIFA rebuffs Zelenskyy's request to share message at World Cup

CNN reports: Request by Ukrainian President to share message of world peace prior to kickoff at World Cup final has been rebuffed by FIFA.

Egyptian commentator: For Iranian players US is 'Great Satan'

Egyptian sports commentator & retired soccer player points out that the 'Zionist entity' was in the same group as a team FIFA wanted to ban.

FIFA ban driving sales of LGBT armbands?

The 'OneLove' armbands are the hottest product on the market following Qatar's dismissal of the human rights gesture.

Ahead of World Cup, Israel warns citizens to take precautions

Qatar to allow Israeli fans into World Cup, but Jerusalem warns visitors to ‘downplay Israeli identity.’

Scottish Football Association fined for fans booing Hatikvah

Scottish fans booing Israeli national anthem during World Cup qualifying match leads to fine by FIFA.

Top Polish soccer referee blasted for offensive rant about Jews

Senior referee responds to program combating anti-Semitism in soccer with rant that plays on offensive stereotypes.

FIFA President offers Israel to host some 2030 World Cup games

Prime Minister Bennett meets FIFA President Gianni Infantino.

UAE soccer association to sign agreement with Israel

UAE’s soccer association announces it will sign a memorandum of understanding with the Israeli soccer association on Monday in Dubai.

PA soccer chief loses appeal against FIFA suspension

Court of Arbitration for Sport dismisses Jibril Rajoub's appeal against his year long ban from FIFA for "inciting hatred and violence".

US soccer women score big win…also for Trump

Unprecedented:

FIFA adopts PMW complaint against PA leader Rajoub

FIFA Ethics Committee notifies PA Football Association head Jibril Rajoub based on PMW evidence it has opened investigation against him.

Regev: 'UEFA scores own goal'

Culture and Sport Minister attacks European Football Association demand not to broadcast Israeli team matches to Judea and Samaria.

'Inciting to murder Israelis didn't seem to bother FIFA'

Why was PA soccer head only booted from FIFA after his calls against Messi? 'When Rajoub incited to murder Israelis, FIFA was silent.'

Rajoub to appeal FIFA suspension

Head of PA soccer federation says he will appeal FIFA’s year-long ban on him for inciting fans against Argentine superstar Lionel Messi.

PA soccer chief criticizes FIFA suspension, blames Israel

Jibril Rajoub says FIFA decision to suspend him for one year is based on misinformation based in Israel.

Why Gazan soccer fans could not find a FIFA team to support

Internal Security Minister to Legal Advisor: Investigate Rajoub

Erdan details Rajoub's activity to prevent soccer match between Israel and Argentina, adding quotes including incitement to attacks.

FIFA asked to ban anti-Israel Iranian soccer player

Soccer fans file complaint FIFA against Iranian forward who reposted Khamenei's anti-Israel tweet.

FIFA confirms taking action against PA soccer chief

Governing body of soccer confirms disciplinary proceedings have started against Jibril Rajoub over his remarks against Messi.

'FIFA should give Rajoub a red card'

Sports Minister praises FIFA for open disciplinary proceedings against PA soccer chief. 'No place for terrorists in soccer.'

FIFA to open disciplinary proceedings against Jibril Rajoub

FIFA votes against Palestinian Authority demand for sanctions, promises to open disciplinary proceedings against PA football chief.

Israel to file complaint with FIFA against PA

Israel's soccer association accuses PA counterpart of intimidating Argentinian team's players into canceling friendly match in Israel.

Fatah official: FIFA caved to Israeli pressure

Jibril Rajoub, who heads the Palestine Football Association, blasts FIFA for failing to ban clubs based in Judea and Samaria.

Sports court to hear PA's appeal on 'settlement' clubs

Court of Arbitration for Sport to hear Palestine Football Association's appeal against FIFA and its handling of complaint against Israel.

FIFA will not sanction Israel over 'settlement clubs'

FIFA president announces the soccer body will not ban Israeli teams from Judea and Samaria as the PA requested.

FIFA opens disciplinary case against German federation

FIFA opens disciplinary case against the German soccer federation after fans chanted Nazi slogans during a World Cup qualifying game.

FIFA to probe Iran's ban of two soccer players

Soccer's world governing body examining Iran's decision to ban two players who competed against an Israeli team.

Iranians blast ban of soccer stars who played against Israel

Thousands of Iranians denounce Tehran regime's decision to blacklist Iranian soccer stars who played against Israel.

Expert: Kick terror out of football

Israel Institute for Strategic Studies senior associate writes scathing letter condemning FIFA's blind eye to members' support of terror.

PA asks court to force FIFA to ban 'settlement' clubs

Palestine Football Association asks world's top sports court to force FIFA to rule on the future of Israeli clubs in Judea and Samaria.

PA soccer tournament glorifies arch-terrorist

PA soccer holds tournament named after terrorist responsible for murdering 125 - as FIFA weighs barring Israel for 'settlement teams.'

HRW: FIFA sponsoring games on 'stolen land'

Human Rights Watch criticizes FIFA for delaying decision on Judea and Samaria teams.

FIFA votes in favor of Israel

FIFA Congress decides by large majority not to put Arab proposal to vote as Bahrain bans activist from raising Judea and Samaria.

FIFA delays decision on 'settlement' teams

FIFA says it's premature to make decision on the issue of Israeli teams in Judea and Samaria.