Israel's Euro Hopes Dim After Nations League Draw
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
The Israeli national football team drew 0-0 with Kosovo, ending their hopes of promotion in the Nations League and risking relegation to League C. The team will also be placed in Pot 3 for the Euro 2028 qualifiers draw. Coach Ran Ben Shimon's team remains winless in the campaign.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Israel drew 0-0 with Kosovo, ending promotion hopes in Nations League.
- The team risks relegation to League C if Ireland gains points.
- Israel will be in Pot 3 for Euro 2028 qualifiers.
- Direct Euro qualification requires a top group finish or best second place.
- Advancement to playoffs depends on finishing second in the qualifying group.
The Israeli national football team drew 0-0 with Kosovo on Saturday, remaining winless in their UEFA Nations League campaign. This result effectively ends any slim chance Israel had of finishing second in Group 3 of League B, which would have allowed them to potentially advance.
With only three points, Israel is now at risk of being relegated to League C. If Ireland secures at least one point in their upcoming matches against Austria and Kosovo, 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 has been placed in Pot 3 for the Euro 2028 qualifiers draw, scheduled for December. Finishing first or second in their qualifying group would have guaranteed a spot in Pot 2. Direct qualification for the Euro 2028 tournament requires finishing first in their qualifying group or being one of the eight best second-placed teams. A playoff spot is also contingent on finishing second in the group, provided they are not among the best second-placed teams, as advancement via the Nations League is no longer possible.
