Israel's Draw Against Kosovo Ends Euro Qualification Hopes
Translated & summarized from Sport5 by baba
Israel's national football team drew 0-0 with Kosovo, ending their hopes of finishing second in their UEFA Nations League group and preventing promotion. The team now risks relegation to League C and will be placed in Pot 3 for Euro 2028 qualifiers. Direct qualification for the Euros requires finishing first or as one of the best second-placed teams.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Israel drew 0-0 with Kosovo, ending their UEFA Nations League promotion hopes.
- The team risks relegation to League C if they finish last in their group.
- Israel will be in Pot 3 for the Euro 2028 qualifying draw.
- Direct Euro 2028 qualification requires a first-place finish or being a top second-placed team.
- A playoff spot for Euro 2028 is still possible via group runners-up.
The Israeli national football team drew 0-0 with Kosovo on Saturday, remaining winless in their current UEFA Nations League campaign. This result officially eliminated Israel from contention for second place in Group 3 of League B for the 2025-26 season, preventing them from advancing a league.
Under coach Ran Ben Shimon, the team now faces the risk of relegation to League C. If Israel fails to defeat Austria in their final match and Kosovo defeats Ireland, Israel will finish last in their group. This would force them into a two-leg playoff against a League C team in March for survival.
Furthermore, the draw means Israel will be placed in Pot 3 for the Euro 2028 qualifiers draw in December. Finishing first or second in their qualifying group would have secured a spot in Pot 2. To qualify directly for Euro 2028, Israel must finish first in their qualifying group or be among the eight best second-placed teams. A playoff spot is still possible if they finish second in their group and are not among the best second-placed teams, as they can no longer qualify through the Nations League.
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