Israel are currently part of UEFA and have given no indication that they are about to become a member of the South American association, which is known as CONMEBOL.

But in the agreement, Israel and CONMEBOL pledged to increase collaboration in football development, coaching, refereeing, and women’s and youth football programmes.

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