Israel is reportedly making moves to prevent a ban from UEFA and FIFA competitions. As per The Times, preparations are underway for a meeting of UEFA’s executive committee next week to consider banning Israel from official competitions. However, no official date has yet been confirmed.

A ban imposed by UEFA would essentially prevent Israel from securing a place in next year’s World Cup. UEFA is responsible for organising the European qualifying tournaments, despite the World Cup itself being organised by FIFA.

“UEFA is planning to hold an emergency executive committee next week to vote on banning Israel from European competition — and a large majority of members are understood to be in favour of suspension, which would almost certainly mean Israel are excluded from next year’s men’s Worl

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