Israel's Euro Draw Prospects Dim After Nations League Draw
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
The Israeli national football team drew 0-0 with Kosovo, remaining winless in the UEFA Nations League and losing their chance for promotion. The team now risks relegation to League C and will be placed in Pot 3 for the Euro 2028 qualifiers, significantly complicating their path to the tournament.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Israel drew 0-0 with Kosovo, remaining winless in the UEFA Nations League.
- The draw eliminates Israel's chance of promotion to League A.
- Israel risks relegation to League C if Ireland gains a point.
- Relegation would lead to a playoff match in March.
- Israel will be placed in Pot 3 for Euro 2028 qualifiers.
The Israeli national football team drew 0-0 with Kosovo on Saturday, remaining winless in their current UEFA Nations League campaign. This result significantly impacts their standing, as they have lost any chance of finishing second in Group 3 of League B and thus cannot be promoted.
With only three points, Israel is at risk of relegation to League C. If Ireland secures even one point against Austria or in their next match against Kosovo, Israel will finish last in their group. This would force them into a two-leg playoff in March against a team from League C for survival.
Furthermore, the draw means Israel will be 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 among the eight best runners-up. A playoff spot is only possible if they finish second and are not among the best runners-up, as they can no longer qualify through the Nations League.
