THE Trump administration will attempt to stop any effort to ban Israel ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

The national team is currently allowed to compete in World Cup qualifiers and could feature at the tournament next year, which takes place in the USA , Canada and Mexico .

However UN advisors have suggested Israel should be banned from competing.

Uefa are considering their next steps with reports claiming they are moving towards the idea of imposing a ban.

Some members support that decision but potential sanctions are set to be met with resistance from Donald Trump 's administration.

A state department spokesperson told Sky News : "We will absolutely work to fully stop any effort to attempt to ban Israel's national soccer team from the World Cup."

Fifa is still yet

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