Euro 2024 could descend into chaos if FIFA and UEFA insist on kicking Israel out

FIFA and UEFA have been urged to kick Israel out of football over the situation in Gaza.

Such a move would disrupt the 2024 European Championship play-offs with Israel, who face Iceland on March 21.

Neither is expected to give in to the demand, led by ex-Fifa presidential candidate Prince Ali of Jordan.

The head of the Jordan FA and chairman of the West Asian Football Federation said in an open letter: “We call on FIFA, the football confederations and their member associations to join us against the atrocities.

“That means we must condemn the murder of innocent civilians. . . and taking a united front that isolates the Israeli FA from all football-related activities until the aggression ceases.”

Israel finished third in Group I, two points behind Switzerland with 15.

Alon Hazan's team won the last match of the group stage 2-0 against Andorra thanks to an own goal by Joan Cervos and a goal by Gadi Kinda.

The Israelis face Iceland in a 'home' play-off match, having won their UEFA Nations League group two years ago.

However, due to the ongoing war with Hamas, the match will take place in Budapest.

The winner will then face Bosnia in Sarajevo or another tie on neutral ground against Ukraine, who are playing in Poland due to the Russian invasion of their country.

The Euro 2024 finals start on June 14 and the tournament runs until July 14 later this year.

Germany will play the opening match against Scotland in Munich, as the host country.

Italy will be hoping to retain the crown after winning the 2021 tournament by beating England in the final at Wembley Stadium.

Three Lions manager Gareth Southgate has previously described the scenes in Israel and Gaza as “disturbing”.

He said: 'In my lifetime it is one of the most complex situations in the world. And I think everyone is struggling with the best way to deal with that.

“I don't know what it's like to be in the shoes of people on both sides of that conflict.”