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FIFA Sanctions Israel FA After Discriminatory Conduct Finding

By Drooid · Sep 23, 2026, 2:25 AM UTC · How we work

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Hallgrimsson Condemns Israel

Heimir Hallgrimsson said his team will play against genocide, not with Israel, before Nations League matches.
Israel FA called Hallgrimsson’s remarks ignorant, hypocritical and stupid on social media.
A protest outside the Irish team’s hotel on Monday increased pressure to boycott the fixtures.
Minister Helen McEntee backed Hallgrimsson and urged Israel to examine its actions.
FIFA’s disciplinary committee found Israel FA guilty of discriminatory conduct and ordered sanctions.

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Hallgrimsson Condemns Israel

Heimir Hallgrimsson said his team will play against genocide, not with Israel, before Nations League matches.
Israel FA called Hallgrimsson’s remarks ignorant, hypocritical and stupid on social media.
A protest outside the Irish team’s hotel on Monday increased pressure to boycott the fixtures.
Minister Helen McEntee backed Hallgrimsson and urged Israel to examine its actions.
FIFA’s disciplinary committee found Israel FA guilty of discriminatory conduct and ordered sanctions.

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