DUBAI: FIFA is considering an Israel versus Palestine opening match for its new under-15 football festival in the US this September, according to The Athletic. The tournament is expected to be open to all 211 FIFA member associations including Russia, which remains suspended from senior international football following its invasion of Ukraine, the publication reported on Monday. The proposed opening match reflects another step in FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s longstanding ambition to position football as a tool for peace.

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Fifa wants to schedule a symbolic match between Israel and Palestine as the opening game of a new under-15 tournament in the United States in September

FIFA president Gianni Infantino tried to get the heads of the Israel and Palestine FAs to shake hands at an event in April.

FIFA is reportedly considering a proposal for Israel and Palestine to play the opening match of its inaugural under-15 football festival in the United States later this year.…

According to the US-based web portal, the opening match of the inaugural FIFA U-15 football event should be held between the national teams of Israel and Palestine

Proposed under-15 event would be open to all 211 FIFA members, including Russia, with Miami the likely host; the plan follows a failed handshake attempt between Israeli and…

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The Under-15 Tournament Is Set to Take Place Later This Year in the United States, and Could Be the First Official Soccer Game Featuring Israel and Palestine Facing Off With Each…

The match would be played during a symbolic tournament in the US, with players from all 211 of FIFA’s member associations present, including Russia.

DUBAI: FIFA is considering an Israel versus Palestine opening match for its new under-15 football festival in the US this September, according to The Athletic. The tournament is…

The PFA said it had "not received any official communication or proposal from FIFA regarding such a match".