The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) is weighing an emergency vote to suspend Israel from European football — a step that would ban its national teams and clubs from competition. Sources say a majority of UEFA’s 20-member executive committee is ready to act, with a vote possible next week.
The momentum comes from sustained pressure: U.N. experts pushing for suspension, national federations calling for votes, and fans staging protests at matches.
Israel’s Football Association is scrambling to stop the move, working “on all fronts” to delay or block it.
If approved, Israel’s national team would be barred from UEFA qualifiers — including the road to the 2026 World Cup — and its clubs would be expelled from competitions like the Europa League.
The Trump administration has already signaled opposition, warning that suspending Israel could create political fallout and complicate logistics for the 2026 World Cup in North America.