Overview

• The suspension question was not placed on the agenda and no vote occurred during the Oct. 2 FIFA Council session in Zurich.
• Infantino reiterated that FIFA “cannot resolve geopolitical problems” and met Palestinian FA president Jibril Rajoub to discuss the situation.
• Pressure for suspension continues from the Palestinian FA, UN experts including Francesca Albanese, and human-rights groups such as Amnesty International.
• UEFA faces lobbying from national federations, with reports its executive has considered a vote on Israel’s status as Norway and Turkey urge action.
• Israel’s national team remains in 2026 World Cup qualifying, with matches set for Oct. 11 in Oslo against Norway and Oct. 14 in Udine against Italy.