Spain threatens to withdraw from 2026 World Cup if Israel qualifies – Middle East Monitor

Spanish officials have raised the prospect of withdrawing from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, to be hosted in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, if Israel takes part in the tournament.

The Spanish sports daily Marca reported Wednesday that Patxi López, spokesman for the Socialist Group in Congress, left open the possibility of a boycott. His remarks came after a plenary session of Parliament, in response to questions about ongoing protests against Israel’s…