The Palestinian football team will ultimately not be able to play in Algeria.
At the call of the Palestinian Football Federation, Algeria opened its doors and its lawns to host the next rounds of the Palestinian selection, in the qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup and the 2027 Asian Cup of Nations.
However, FIFA and the Asian Football Confederation have vetoed this asylum, forcing Palestine to play its matches. in its geographical area, namely the Asian continent, in accordance with the regulations in force », the Algerian Football Federation announced this Friday in a press release.
On Wednesday, Algeria extended its mark of solidarity by suspending until further notice “ all football competitions and matches » on its territory. Whether those of the national selection or those of the championship.