Fifa plans Israel v Palestine fixture as opening game of new under-15s tournament

• Tournament open to all Fifa members, including Russia

• Infantino wants to use football to promote peace

Fifa wants to schedule a symbolic match between Israel and Palestine as the opening game of a new under-15s tournament in the US in September.

Although not an official under‑15 World Cup, the competition will be open to all 211 Fifa members, including Russia, whose national team remain banned at senior level.

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