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Fifa plans symbolic Israel v Palestine fixture as opening game of new under-15s tournament
Published 15 June 2026 ยท sports
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
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...
Published: June 15, 2026 โข 4:30 PM IST ยท Updated: June 15, 2026 โข 5:39 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
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.