Long-standing Palestinian-Israeli tensions became a focal point at the 76th FIFA Congress in Vancouver. The president of the Palestinian Football Federation publicly refused to shake hands with his Israeli counterpart during the event, in front of numerous international soccer delegates.

<img alt="76th FIFA congress brought together 210 of the 211 member nations at the Vancouver Convention Centre, April 30, 2026." height="349" src="https://i.cbc.ca/ais/0f9c9e9a-94bc-4238-a1ed-b8f7f194b452,1777579782790/full/max/0/default.jpg?im=Crop%2Crect%3D%280%2C338%2C2796%2C1572%29%3BResize%3D%28620%29" title="76th FIFA congress brought together 210 of the 211 member nations at the Vancouver Convention Centre, April 30, 2026." width="620" /><p>Palestinian Football Federation president Jibril...