Pro-Palestinian activists held a demonstration in Vienna, Austria, on September 19, calling for the cancellation of the upcoming Austria vs. Israel UEFA Nations League match.
The event, organized by the Palestine Solidarity Platform in Austria, included a street exhibition, an information stand and a protest gathering at Stephansplatz. Organizers highlighted the situation of Palestinian athletes injured in Gaza and called on the Austrian Football Association, FIFA and UEFA to take action regarding Israel’s participation in international competitions. �
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The Austria–Israel match is scheduled for September 24 at Raiffeisen Arena in Linz, with Kosovo and the Republic of Ireland also in the group. Another protest has reportedly been planned in Linz on the day of the match.
The demonstrations reflect ongoing political and sporting debate over Israel’s participation in European football competitions amid the war in Gaza. The protesters have compared their demands with previous sporting restrictions imposed on Russia, while UEFA has not announced an equivalent measure concerning Israel. �
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**Source: Al Jazeera — September 19, 2026.**
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