The Australian Jewish Association has demanded the Socceroos boycott their against Palestine on Friday.
Australia will take on Palestine in a crucial Group B clash in Dubai, needing to bounce back from
The AJA however believes Palestine is not a country recognised by the international community and that soccer has been "blatantly politicised" by the Asian Football Confederation admitting the Arab state as a member.
Palestine was admitted to FIFA in 1998 and qualified for their first Asian Cup in 2015 in Australia.
The Australian Jewish Association wants the Socceroos to boycott their match against Palestine. Source: AAP
On Sunday Palestine picked up their first point in a major tournament when they held Syria to a 0-0 draw in Sharjah.
The Palestine football team often encounters difficulties due to the political tension between it and Israel.
Many of its players are drawn from the Palestinian diaspora due to travel restrictions within Israel and the AFC has had to cancel fixtures in the past involving the team due to visa issues.
Despite having diplomatic relations, Australia is one of several countries globally which do not recognise Palestinian statehood.
The AJA said Australia playing Palestine "legitimises the politicisation of the tournament" and has called on the FFA to not take part in Friday's match.
Tom Rogic in action for the Socceroos against Jordan at the 2019 Asian Cup Source: Getty Images
"The FFA board should not allow the Socceroos to play Palestine," AJA president David Adler said in a statement released on Tuesday.
"If compelled to do so, then at the very least it must do so under protest."
AAP has sought comment from the FFA.
