PARIS, France, March 20, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - FIFA fined the Israeli Football Association (IFA) 150,000 Swiss francs ($190,700) on Thursday for "multiple breaches" of its anti-discrimination obligations. In October 2024, the Palestine Football Association reported allegations of discrimination by the IFA to FIFA, which began an investigation. FIFA did not opt for the sanction requested by the Palestinian FA, which argued that the IFA should be suspended. - 'No action' over Israeli teams in West Bank -After a separate investigation, FIFA announced no action would be taken against the IFA over allegations that Israeli clubs based in the occupied West Bank were taking part in Israel's leagues. In addition to roughly three million Palestinians, more than 500,000 Israelis live in settlements and outposts in the West Bank, which are illegal under international law.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha March 20, 2026 14:51 UTC