Scotland players confirm no discussion on Israel double-header boycott
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 9:19 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
Scotland's women's soccer team has not discussed a potential boycott of their upcoming World Cup qualifying matches against Israel, according to midfielder Christy Grimshaw. The double-header will take place in Hungary, behind closed doors, due to Uefa's security concerns about holding matches in Israel. Grimshaw emphasized that the team must focus on playing and gaining points in their group, as refusing to play would mean forfeit. Despite awareness of the broader issues surrounding the fixtures, Grimshaw stated the players' priority is to adapt and perform given the circumstances. Scotland currently leads Group B4, ahead of Belgium.
- •Scotland plays World Cup qualifiers against Israel in Hungary.
- •Both matches will be held behind closed doors due to security issues.
- •Players have not considered a boycott, says Christy Grimshaw.
- •Scotland tops Group B4 on goal difference over Belgium.
- •Refusing to play would lead to forfeiting match points.
- 9:19 PMYahoo Sports — Scotland players have not discussed Israel boycott
- 9:14 PMBBC Sport — Scotland players have not discussed Israel boycott
"Scotland's players have not discussed boycotting their World Cup qualifying double header against Israel, says midfielder Christy Grimshaw.
"Scotland's players have not discussed boycotting their World Cup qualifying double header against Israel, says midfielder Christy Grimshaw.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 2, 2026, 9:19 PMScotland players have not discussed Israel boycott
Scotland's players have not discussed boycotting their World Cup qualifying double header against Israel, says midfielder Christy Grimshaw.
- BBC SportJun 2, 2026, 9:14 PMScotland players have not discussed Israel boycott
Scotland's players have not discussed boycotting their World Cup qualifying double header against Israel, says midfielder Christy Grimshaw.
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