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Amnesty urges UEFA to bar Israel from Nations League matches
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Amnesty International called on UEFA to exclude Israel from upcoming Nations League matches scheduled for late September through early October, arguing the country's participation violates football's own regulations and human rights standards. The matches will pit Austria, Ireland, and Kosovo against Israel during the 2026/27 group phase, Amnesty International said.
Steve Cockburn, the organization's Regional Director, framed Israel's inclusion as a betrayal of Palestinians and an affront to the sport's principles. Amnesty did not detail specific rule violations or human rights concerns in the available statement.
