Saralnama48 nations will compete in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The US State Department has promised to stop any efforts to ban Israel from the tournament. This comes after a UN report accused Israel of genocide in Gaza. Some countries are calling for sporting sanctions against Israel. The World Cup will be hosted by the US, Mexico, and Canada. UEFA might meet soon to discuss suspending Israel. Israel denies the genocide claims. They say their actions in Gaza are self-defense. The conflict has led to many deaths on both sides. Some football fans have protested against Israel's participation in matches. (Updated 25 Sep 2025, 21:00 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- 48 nations will compete in the 2026 FIFA World Cup
- The US State Department has promised to stop any efforts to ban Israel from the tournament
- This comes after a UN report accused Israel of genocide in Gaza