The Trump administration has vowed to block FIFA from banning Israel from the 2026 World Cup.

European football’s governing body, UEFA, is understood to be moving towards a vote to suspend Israel next week over the war in Gaza.

It is unclear whether FIFA will support UEFA’s decision or follow suit, however, the United States government insist they will prevent any attempt to stop Israel from playing at the World Cup next year, which will be held in the US, Canada and Mexico.

‘We will absolutely work to fully stop any effort to attempt to ban Israel’s national soccer team from the World Cup,’ a US state department spokesperson told Sky News.

Israel have already played five World Cup qualifying matches and remain in contention to feature at next year’s competition, although they have not

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