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FIFA Fines Israel Over ‘Racist’ Fan Behavior, Leaves Iran’s World Cup Schedule Intact

Israel’s soccer federation is also required to outline reforms, monitoring systems, and educational campaigns to combat racism and prevent discriminatory conduct at stadiums.

The FIFA president, Gianni Infantino, speaks during a Board of Peace meeting at the U.S. Institute of Peace at Washington D.C., on February 19, 2026.
The FIFA president, Gianni Infantino, speaks during a Board of Peace meeting at the U.S. Institute of Peace at Washington D.C., on February 19, 2026. Mark Schiefelbein/AP