European soccer body UEFA moves toward vote to suspend Israel

By Canadian Press on September 25, 2025.

GENEVA (AP) — European soccer body UEFA is moving toward a vote to suspend its member federation Israel over the war in Gaza, people familiar with the proposal told The Associated Press on Thursday.

A majority of UEFA’s 20-member executive committee is expected to support any vote in favor of suspending Israeli teams from international play, two sources told The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the subject.

The move comes two weeks before the Israel men’s team is due to resume its 2026 World Cup qualifying group with games in Norway and Italy.

Graham Dunbar, The Associated Press

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