Published Jun 15, 2026, 7:00 AM ET · Updated 5 months ago · 2 sources

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

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

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. Enter your email to keep reading - for free. It takes just 30 seconds We’re committed to keeping our quality reporting open. By registering and providing us with insight into your preferences, y