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Football: Israel

Asked by Mr Andrew SnowdenConservativeDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled Answered 14 November 2025UIN 89721

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether she has had recent discussions with (a) UEFA and (b) FIFA on the participation of Israel in international football.

Answered by Stephanie Peacock

The Secretary of State has not had such discussions with UEFA and FIFA. The government fully respects the independence and autonomy of sports organisations. Decisions on participation in international sports events are a matter for the relevant international sport federations and their national representatives.

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