Overview

• FIFA’s council meeting in Zurich did not list Israel’s status on the agenda, blocking any discussion or vote.
• Gianni Infantino said FIFA cannot solve geopolitical disputes and emphasized soccer’s role in promoting peace and unity.
• UEFA’s anticipated emergency vote on suspending Israel has been put on hold following President Donald Trump’s peace proposal.
• FIFA vice president Victor Montagliani said the question belongs to UEFA’s jurisdiction and that FIFA would respect its process.
• Advocacy intensifies with Amnesty’s suspension call and a UN inquiry’s genocide finding, as the U.S. State Department signals opposition and Israel’s World Cup qualifiers in Norway and Italy remain scheduled.