Overview
- FIFA’s disciplinary panel found the Israel Football Association in breach of Articles 13 and 15 covering offensive conduct, racism and discrimination.
- Sanctions include a CHF 150,000 fine, a formal warning, and a FIFA‑approved anti‑discrimination program with education, monitoring and internal reforms funded in part by the fine.
- Israel’s national team must display a banner reading “Football unites the world. No to discrimination” at its next three official home matches, with design and placement pre‑approved by FIFA.
- The decision was notified and published, can be appealed to FIFA’s Commission of Appeal, and requires payment of the outstanding fine within 30 days.
- FIFA did not impose sporting bans, so Israeli teams remain eligible for UEFA competitions, as Gianni Infantino emphasized using football to build bridges rather than solve geopolitical conflicts.