Irish soccer's governing body overwhelmingly backs call for UEFA to ban Israel
If UEFA decided to ban Israel, it would put the organization on a collision course with the government of the US, co-hosts for the 2026 World Cup, which strongly opposes such an action.
Protesters march against the Israeli football team during a pro-Palestinian demonstration ahead of the Italy v Israel match, October 14, 2025. (photo credit: REUTERS/YARA NARDI)ByREUTERS