The Trump administration will try to prevent the International Football Federation (FIFA) from suspending Israel's membership in the organization ahead of the 2026 World Cup. This was reported by British network Sky News, which added that the State Department is leading efforts with FIFA to prevent the suspension. A spokesperson for the department stated: "We will definitely act to prevent the attempt to suspend the Israeli team from the World Cup." In the past week, several countries have pushed for Israel's suspension, following a letter from UN advisers regarding the war in Gaza.