Europe: Israel’s participation in the UEFA Nations League is a betrayal of Palestinians, football’s own rules and human rights

Ahead of the opening matches of the 2026/27 men’s UEFA Nations League group phase where Austria, Ireland and Kosovo will play against Israel during the 24 September – 6 October international window, Steve Cockburn, Amnesty International’s Regional Director for Europe said: “It’s unconscionable that the Israel men’s football team will participate in the UEFA Nations […] The post Europe: Israel’s participation in the UEFA Nations League is a betrayal of Palestinians, football’s own rules and human