Israel Signs "Historic" Agreement

The Israeli Football Association has signed an agreement described by the Israeli press as "historic" with the South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL). The agreement was signed at the headquarters of CONMEBOL in the Paraguayan capital, Asunción, and may open the door for the Israeli national team to participate in the prestigious "Copa América" tournament. The "i24 News" website noted that "the historic agreement comes with the possibility of Israel's participation in the Copa América in the future." The Copa América is held every four years and features all ten CONMEBOL teams, led by Brazil and Argentina. The tournament typically allows for a "guest team" to participate, with Qatar and Japan having previously competed from Asia.