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".
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.
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.
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 says UEFA must decide Israel’s football fate amid Gaza war. UEFA delays vote after Trump unveils peace plan.
Turkey’s soccer chief urges FIFA and UEFA to ban Israel over Gaza war as UEFA prepares emergency vote on possible suspension.
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.
Italy's Coaches' Association urges the Italian soccer federation to seek Israel's suspension from international competitions.
Iran urges FIFA to expel Israel, alleging attacks on athletes during recent military operations, presses IOC to act against Israel for “human rights violations.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
Palestinian Authority’s soccer association planning to call on FIFA to sanction Israel due its “international law violations".
Iran's soccer federation asks FIFA, the governing body of world soccer, to suspend Israel's due to the war in Gaza.
Netanyahu meets FIFA Vice President, who tells him he had agreed on Messi and his teammates arriving in Israel for exhibition games.
Israel beat Korea 3:1 to take third place in the 2023 Under 20 World Cup.
Sites report results of Israeli team's games at FIFA U20 World Cup without showing the flag or name of the winning team.
An overtime goal against the favored Brazilian team saw the Israeli team advance to the semifinal round of the FIFA U20 World Cup.
FIFA announces Indonesia won't host men's Under-20 World Cup amid political turmoil regarding Israel's participation.
Indonesia's President says Israel's participation in soccer tournament in his country means no change to its foreign policy.
Israel and Indonesia do not have diplomatic relations, and Bali governor called to ban Israel from taking part in the tournament.
Ukraine’s presidential office criticizes FIFA after it refused to show video message from Zelenskyy before World Cup final.
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 sports commentator & retired soccer player points out that the 'Zionist entity' was in the same group as a team FIFA wanted to ban.
The 'OneLove' armbands are the hottest product on the market following Qatar's dismissal of the human rights gesture.
Qatar to allow Israeli fans into World Cup, but Jerusalem warns visitors to ‘downplay Israeli identity.’
Scottish fans booing Israeli national anthem during World Cup qualifying match leads to fine by FIFA.
Senior referee responds to program combating anti-Semitism in soccer with rant that plays on offensive stereotypes.
Prime Minister Bennett meets FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
UAE’s soccer association announces it will sign a memorandum of understanding with the Israeli soccer association on Monday in Dubai.
Court of Arbitration for Sport dismisses Jibril Rajoub's appeal against his year long ban from FIFA for "inciting hatred and violence".
FIFA Ethics Committee notifies PA Football Association head Jibril Rajoub based on PMW evidence it has opened investigation against him.
Culture and Sport Minister attacks European Football Association demand not to broadcast Israeli team matches to Judea and Samaria.
Why was PA soccer head only booted from FIFA after his calls against Messi? 'When Rajoub incited to murder Israelis, FIFA was silent.'
Head of PA soccer federation says he will appeal FIFA’s year-long ban on him for inciting fans against Argentine superstar Lionel Messi.
Jibril Rajoub says FIFA decision to suspend him for one year is based on misinformation based in Israel.
Erdan details Rajoub's activity to prevent soccer match between Israel and Argentina, adding quotes including incitement to attacks.
Soccer fans file complaint FIFA against Iranian forward who reposted Khamenei's anti-Israel tweet.
Governing body of soccer confirms disciplinary proceedings have started against Jibril Rajoub over his remarks against Messi.
Sports Minister praises FIFA for open disciplinary proceedings against PA soccer chief. 'No place for terrorists in soccer.'
FIFA votes against Palestinian Authority demand for sanctions, promises to open disciplinary proceedings against PA football chief.
Israel's soccer association accuses PA counterpart of intimidating Argentinian team's players into canceling friendly match in Israel.
Jibril Rajoub, who heads the Palestine Football Association, blasts FIFA for failing to ban clubs based in Judea and Samaria.
Court of Arbitration for Sport to hear Palestine Football Association's appeal against FIFA and its handling of complaint against Israel.
FIFA president announces the soccer body will not ban Israeli teams from Judea and Samaria as the PA requested.
FIFA opens disciplinary case against the German soccer federation after fans chanted Nazi slogans during a World Cup qualifying game.
Soccer's world governing body examining Iran's decision to ban two players who competed against an Israeli team.
Thousands of Iranians denounce Tehran regime's decision to blacklist Iranian soccer stars who played against Israel.
Israel Institute for Strategic Studies senior associate writes scathing letter condemning FIFA's blind eye to members' support of terror.
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 holds tournament named after terrorist responsible for murdering 125 - as FIFA weighs barring Israel for 'settlement teams.'
Human Rights Watch criticizes FIFA for delaying decision on Judea and Samaria teams.
FIFA Congress decides by large majority not to put Arab proposal to vote as Bahrain bans activist from raising Judea and Samaria.
FIFA says it's premature to make decision on the issue of Israeli teams in Judea and Samaria.
Israeli legal organization files lawsuit against PA official Jibril Rajoub over his anti-normalization efforts and attacks on FIFA teams.
FIFA considering giving Israel a six-month ultimatum to stop soccer games in Judea and Samaria.
