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Toto Cup opener features a Haifa derby
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100% centerFirst reported by N12 · Jun 17, 2026
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What happened
The Toto Cup group-stage draw was announced, and the opening round will include a Haifa derby. European-qualified clubs are not in the draw, with separate fixtures set for Beitar Jerusalem, Hapoel Tel Aviv, Maccabi Tel Aviv, and Hapoel Be'er Sheva.
- 01The Toto Cup group-stage draw was published.
- 02The opening round will feature a Haifa derby.
- 03European-qualified teams were excluded from the Toto Cup draw.
- 04Beitar Jerusalem will play Hapoel Tel Aviv in a separate European teams match.
- 05Maccabi Tel Aviv will face Hapoel Be'er Sheva in the Champion of Champions.
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