FIFA is reported to be planning a symbolic match between Israel and Palestine as the opening game of a new under-15s football tournament in the United States in September. Multiple outlets report that the fixture would take place during a tournament that is not described as an official Under-15 World Cup, but is instead presented as a broader youth competition.
According to the reports, the event would be open to teams from all 211 FIFA member associations, meaning participation would include a range of countries beyond the Israel–Palestine pairing. The reports also note that Russia would be among the participating members, even though it remains banned from FIFA competition at the senior level.
One outlet attributes the proposal to FIFA President Gianni Infantino, who is described as seeking to use football to promote peace. However, the reporting does not indicate that the match is officially confirmed in the material provided, and details such as specific match timing, participating sides’ selection process, and tournament format are not specified.
