Less than a year before the 2026 World Cup kicks off, the competition is already talking a lot. The reason: the potential participation of Israel deemed illegitimate due to the war waged in Gaza qualified as genocide by the UN.
In Spain, the choice is already made. The Iberian country would be ready to boycott the competition in the event of the participation of the Hebrew State as indicated by the Socialist Party spokesperson in the Congress of Deputies, Patxi Lopez. “” We will see when the time comes “He said.
Spain militates strongly for the exclusion of Israel of all sports competitions. But the country is not the only one to have a well -decided opinion on the question, since the former star player of French football Eric Cantona also expressed himself on this subject.
Eric Cantona calls for FIFA and UEFA
Present at the Together for Palestine event in London this Wednesday, Eric Cantona, very committed to the Palestinian cause, denounces a two weights on the part of the football bodies, taking the example of Russia which was excluded from all the competitions from the start of the war in Ukraine.
“” Four days after the start of the war in Ukraine, FIFA and UEFA suspended Russia. We are now at 716 days from what Amnesty International described as a genocide. And yet, Israel continues to be authorized to participate. Why these double standard? Asked the ex-captain of the Blues who became Manchester United legend.
Israel is poorly engaged in the World Cup qualifications and it seems unlikely to see this national team going to North America next summer.
