UEFA set to vote to suspend Israel

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UEFA’s executive committee is reportedly moving toward a vote to suspend the Israel Football Association over the Gaza war, a step that would bar Israeli national and club teams from UEFA competitions and could block their participation in international play including World Cup qualifiers and the 2026 World Cup hosted in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. The report (AP via PBS) says a majority of the 20-member executive committee is expected to back suspension, FIFA’s ruling council meets in Zurich next week, and the U.S. State Department said it would work to prevent any ban that would exclude Israel from the World Cup.

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UEFA expected to suspend Israel from European soccer body

PBS News by Graham Dunbar, Associated Press September 25, 2025

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UEFA’s 20-member executive committee is reported to have a majority ready to vote to suspend Israel (reported Sep. 25, 2025).
A suspension would bar Israeli national and club teams from international competitions, potentially affecting 2026 World Cup participation in the U.S./Canada/Mexico.
FIFA’s 37-member ruling council (including UEFA members) is due to meet in Zurich next week; a State Department spokesperson publicly said it will try to stop efforts to ban Israel.