The United States government says it will block any attempt to ban Israel from the World Cup next summer.

A United Nations Independent Commission of Inquiry said last week that Israel has committed genocide against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, which led to calls for sporting sanctions against the country.

Israel's Foreign Ministry said the report was "fake" and "relied entirely on falsehoods".

A US State Department spokesman told Sky News: "We will absolutely work to fully stop any effort to attempt to ban Israel's national soccer team from the World Cup."

The majority of games at the 2026 World Cup will be in the United States, who are co-hosts with Canada and Mexico.

Israel still have a chance to reach their first major tournament since 1970. They are currently third in their Wor

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