"The United States government says it will work to stop any attempt to ban Israel from taking part in the 2026 World Cup, amid calls for sporting sanctions against the country over its genocide in Gaza. In a statement released to multiple media outlets on Thursday, a US State Department spokesperson pledged: We will absolutely work to fully stop any effort to attempt to ban Israel's national football team from the World Cup."
"According to reports, pressure is building within the European footballing body UEFA to ban Israel from matches in Europe which could potentially block Israel from attempting to qualify for next year's World Cup after a United Nations commission of inquiry concluded last week that Israel is committing genocide against the Palestinian people. A majority of UEFA's 20-member executive committee is reported to be supportive of a ban on Israel's football team."
Pressure is growing to ban Israel from the 2026 FIFA World Cup following a United Nations commission finding that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza. UEFA faces internal calls to bar Israel from European matches, which could prevent Israel from qualifying for the tournament hosted by the US, Canada and Mexico. A majority of UEFA's 20-member executive committee is said to support a ban, and officials are expected to call an emergency vote next week. The US State Department has pledged to work to stop any ban. Spain's prime minister urged sport sanctions, citing inconsistency with Russia's 2022 ban.
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