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Iran holds briefing with national soccer team on war with Israel during World Cup 2026

Iranian soccer officials, coaches and players are set to receive security briefings on how to act should a war with Israel break out during the 2026 FIFA World Cup; Iran's believes Israel would avoid launching attack while US is hosting tournament

ynet | 12.02.25

Between Ronaldo and FIFA: Trump’s risky romance with global sport

From Gianni Infantino’s strategic embrace to Cristiano Ronaldo’s White House visit, President Trump is tightening his grip on sports to project power, visibility and a new political narrative; even a trail runner’s cheating case ended in a pardon

Zeev Avrahami | 11.24.25

Despite ceasefire, Israel faces renewed threat of expulsion from FIFA and UEFA competitions

Several European associations - including Ireland, Turkey, Slovenia and Norway - are promoting an initiative to suspend Israeli teams; The reason: Israeli clubs playing across the Green Line, and the failure to implement an anti-racism policy; Israeli chairman Shino Zuaretz is conducting urgent talks with the UEFA president to prevent vote; 'If it goes to a vote—the outcome is obvious'

Nadav Zenziper | 11.09.25

UEFA president tells Israel European soccer league remains neutral on expulsion

Head of UEFA made it clear to the chairman of the Israeli association that, despite the various reports, the issue of expelling Israel's national team is not on the agenda at all; FIFA president also sent reassuring message

Nadav Zenziper | 10.03.25

Turkish soccer chief calls on FIFA, UEFA to ban Israel

Appeal comes as European soccer’s governing body, UEFA, prepares for an emergency vote next week on whether to suspend Israel from its tournaments; national federations have faced mounting political pressure after calls for action

Reuters | 09.26.25

UEFA to weigh expelling Israel from competitions as US vows to block move

Report says most European nations back suspension over Gaza campaign, citing Russia precedent; Israel scrambles diplomacy as Washington presses FIFA, with World Cup 2026 on horizon

Ynet | 09.25.25

New York billboard campaign urges UEFA, FIFA to ban Israel from international soccer

The #GameOverIsrael campaign, backed by rights groups, pro-Palestinian activists, and former stars Gary Lineker and Eric Cantona, calls on UEFA and FIFA to suspend Israel from global soccer, citing Gaza war and sports infrastructure destruction

Daniel Edelson, New York | 09.17.25

Tehran demands Israel be banned from FIFA, says Israel ‘murdered athletes’

Iran's soccer chief accuses Israel of targeting athletes during wartime strikes and demands FIFA expulsion; Tehran also warns the US may bar its players from the 2026 World Cup; report says Iranian Olympic Committee instructed sports federations to declare those killed in Israeli strikes as 'athletes,' due to 'propaganda value of professional athletes killed in military conflicts'

ynet Sports | 07.22.25

Seattle Sounders soccer team displays Palestinian flags, Gaza-themed signs

During Seattle Sounders’ Club World Cup matches, fans staged anti-Gaza war protests with flags, chants, a display for Gaza victims—and banners criticizing FIFA

Ynet Sport | 06.24.25

EU sports commissioner targets Israel: 'No place for countries that don’t act according to our values'

Glenn Micallef said countries that don't share EU values shouldn't take part in sporting events, calling sport a platform for peace and human rights amid calls to sanction Israel

Nadav Zenziper | 05.26.25

'No place in FIFA for people who promote terrorism': Sports minister calls for dismissal of Palestinian official

Government minister Miki Zohar issues a letter to sporting institute head Gianni Infantino calling for the removal of Palestinian Football Association Chair Jibril Rajoub; 'His presence in senior sports roles sends a dangerous signal that sports platforms can be exploited for political purposes and the promotion of hatred and violence'

Ynet | 01.08.25

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Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030: How soccer became the heart of a nation’s ambition

Saudi Arabia secures 2034 FIFA World Cup hosting rights, marking a major step in its Vision 2030 plan to become a global sports powerhouse; Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr signing was just a prestigious first step in a much larger plan

Dr. Ofer Muchtar | 12.30.24

Soccer-FIFA delay again review of Palestinian call to suspend Israel

Zurich-based body said it would consider the Palestinian bid for Israel's suspension over the war in Gaza and now moves the assessment back to October

Reuters | 08.31.24

Israel fears FIFA committee will recommend country's expulsion from international soccer

International soccer organization set to convene committee to review Palestinians' request to remove Israel from association; recommendations to be presented next week

Nadav Zenziper | 07.18.24

FIFA tables Palestinian motion calling to expel Israel

International soccer association will convene an expert committee on the matter whose recommendations will be discussed by July 20

Nadav Zenziper | 05.17.24

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