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Spain Confirms World Cup Participation Amid Boycott Claims

4/17/2026

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Spain will participate in the FIFA World Cup, despite social media claims of a boycott over Israel's involvement.
Spain's sports ministry and the soccer federation confirmed there is no plan to withdraw.
Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez did not threaten to pull the team from the World Cup.
Spain is set to play its opening match against Cape Verde in Atlanta on June 15.
Israel did not qualify for the tournament.

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Spain will participate in the FIFA World Cup, despite social media claims of a boycott over Israel's involvement.
Spain's sports ministry and the soccer federation confirmed there is no plan to withdraw.
Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez did not threaten to pull the team from the World Cup.
Spain is set to play its opening match against Cape Verde in Atlanta on June 15.
Israel did not qualify for the tournament.