FA Limits Wembley Arch Lighting to Football and Entertainment Events

The decision follows criticism over inconsistent use for various causes, including not lighting it in solidarity with Israel following the Hamas attacks.

The Football Association (FA) has decided to limit the lighting of the Wembley Stadium arch to football and entertainment events, following criticism over its inconsistent use for various causes and incidents.
The decision was made after the FA did not light the arch in solidarity with Israel following the attacks by Hamas, which led to significant criticism from the UK government and the resignation of Rabbi Alex Goldberg from the FA's Faith in Football group.
Previously, the arch was lit for a variety of causes, including the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the Paris terror attacks in 2015, and campaigns to show support for LGBTQ+ rights.
The FA will continue to support equality, diversity and inclusion campaigns, but will not illuminate the arch for them.
The new policy is seen as a way to avoid the FA becoming embroiled in geo-political issues and to reduce the expectation and complexity associated with the lighting of the arch.