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Trump administration will work to prevent banning Israel from international football: Report
The U.S. government opposes UEFA and FIFA moves to suspend Israel amid UN genocide allegations, aiming to secure Israel’s participation in the 2026 World Cup hosted in North America.
- The Trump administration told outlets it will block any effort to exclude Israel from World Cup qualifying, with the U.S. State Department saying `We will absolutely work to fully stop any effort to attempt to ban Israel's national soccer team from the World Cup`.
- The U.N. report that questioned Israel's conduct in Gaza prompted fresh demands for sporting sanctions after the Oct. 7, 2023 attacks and more than 65,000 people killed in Gaza.
- Sources say UEFA is due to decide next week on suspending Israeli teams, with a majority of the 20-member executive committee expected to support suspension, risking October 11 Oslo qualifier and matches versus Norway and Italy.
- Protests and petitions targeting Israeli participation have proliferated across European football, with over 1,900 signatures submitted to UEFA and PAOK fans displaying `Stop the genocide` banners.
- Political relationships and host-nation influence—including U.S. visa processing—add pressure as FIFA investigates alleged discrimination and settlement teams in the West Bank ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
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Trump to block Israel ban from 2026 World Cup
The Donald Trump administration will block FIFA from banning Israel from taking part in the 2026 World Cup. European football’s governing body, UEFA, will reportedly conduct voting next week to suspend Israel over the war in Gaza. It is not yet confirmed if FIFA will back UEFA’s decision or follow suit. However, the United States government is ready to fight against any attempt to bar Israel from participating in next year’s tournament. “We will…
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The United States of America (US) government will seek to prevent any attempt to ban Israel from the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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Leaning Left7Leaning Right9Center9Last UpdatedBias Distribution36% Center, 36% Right
Bias Distribution
- 36% of the sources are Center, 36% of the sources lean Right
36% Right
L 28%
C 36%
R 36%
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