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European soccer reportedly set to ban Israel over Gaza war, blocking it from World Cup qualification

JL;DR SUMMARY The European soccer governing body, UEFA, is reportedly considering a ban on Israel from international competition, which would block Israel from qualifying for the 2026 World Cup, due to the ongoing conflict in Gaza. A way out west there was a fella, fella I want to tell you about, fella by the name of Jeff Lebowski. At least, that was the handle his lovin' parents gave him, but he never had much use for it himself. This Lebowski, he called himself the Dude. Now, Dude, that's a name no one would self-apply where I come from. But then, there was a lot about the Dude that didn't make a whole lot of sense to me. And a lot about where he lived, likewise. But then again, maybe that's why I found the place s'durned innarestin'.

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Middle EastGaza ConflictSoccerUefaWorld CupInternational SanctionsPolitics In SportsSports BansEuropean Football

Places mentioned

Israel
"would prevent Israel from qualifying for the 2026 World Cup."
Oslo, Norway
"Members of the Action Group for Palestine demonstrate in Oslo on Sept. 17, ahead of the 2026 World Cup qualifying match between Norway and Israel."
Slovenia
"eferin, who is from Slovenia, a country leading efforts in Europe to isolate Israel, later told Politico that anyone criticizing the banner was an idiot, adding, Whats happening with civilians there is personally hurting, killing me. "
Qatar
"Other representatives on the committee include the head of Israels soccer federation, Moshe Zuares, and billionaire Qatari businessman Nasser Al-Khelaifi."
Italy
"The Israeli national team celebrates during a qualifier match against Italy on Sept. 8."
Madrid, Madrid Autonomous Community, Spain
"Pro-Palestinian protesters invade the circuit of La Vuelta race as one holds a placard reading Free Palestine in the center of Madrid on Sept. 14"
Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands
"And pro-Palestinian protesters turned out en masse to during this weeks 2025 European Baseball Championship in Rotterdam."
United States
"the 2026 World Cup, which will be held next summer in the U.S., Canada and Mexico."
Canada
"the 2026 World Cup, which will be held next summer in the U.S., Canada and Mexico."
Mexico
"the 2026 World Cup, which will be held next summer in the U.S., Canada and Mexico."

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