Fifa schedules Israel v Palestine match for under-15s tournament opener
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 11:00 AM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
Fifa plans to host a symbolic match between Israel and Palestine as the opening game of a new under-15s tournament in the United States set for September. While the event is not an official Under-15 World Cup, it will invite participation from all 211 Fifa member nations, including Russia, which remains banned from senior-level competitions. Fifa president Gianni Infantino aims to use this match as a means to promote peace through football. Details on the match format and participating teams are yet to be detailed by organizers.
- •Fifa plans symbolic Israel v Palestine fixture in September
- •Tournament open to all 211 Fifa members, including Russia
- •Infantino advocates using football to promote peace
- •Event not an official Under-15 World Cup but significant
- •Details on tournament format remain unspecified
- 11:00 AMThe Guardian Sport — Fifa plans symbolic Israel v Palestine fixture as opening game of new under-15s tournament
"Tournament open to all Fifa members, including Russia Infantino wants to use football to promote peace Fifa wants to schedule a symbolic match between Israel and Palestine as the opening game of a new under-15s tournament in the United States in September. Although not an official Under-15 World Cup, the competition will be open to all 211 Fifa members, including Russia, who remain banned at senior level. Continue reading...
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