FIFA faces protests in Toronto over Israel ties ahead of Canada World Cup match (opens original article in a new tab)

Protesters in Toronto criticized FIFA's association with Israel ahead of Canada's World Cup match, demanding the release of a Palestinian doctor and accusing FIFA of normalizing occupation.

• Protesters in Toronto displayed a banner criticizing FIFA's ties to Israel before Canada's World Cup match
• Activists demanded the release of a Palestinian doctor captured by Israeli forces and accused FIFA of normalizing occupation
• FIFA has not taken action against Israeli clubs over disputed territorial claims, citing unresolved legal status of the West Bank