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Fifa plans symbolic Israel v Palestine fixture as opening game of new under-15s tournament

The Guardian UK Monday 15 June 2026, 11:00 UTC By Matt Hughes in Miami 1 min read
Key Points

Tournament open to all Fifa members, including RussiaInfantino wants to use football to promote peaceFifa 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.

  • 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.

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