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Ongoing Story· Day 8

Israel's Soccer Team Faces Relegation After Poor Nations League Start

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Sports · Full coverage

Israel's Euro Qualifying Hopes Hinge on Nations League Performance

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Centre 1Other 1

What happened

Israel's national football team needs at least a point against Ireland in the UEFA Nations League to improve their seeding for the Euro 2024 qualifiers. Finishing second in the group offers a better draw, while a lower finish risks facing stronger opponents.

  • 01Israel must get a point against Ireland to keep Euro 2024 qualifying hopes alive.
  • 02Finishing second in the Nations League group improves Euro 2024 qualifying draw.
  • 03A lower group finish places Israel in a weaker seeding pot for the Euro qualifiers.
  • 04Current standings show Austria leading, followed by Kosovo, Ireland, and Israel.
  • 05Israel has three remaining Nations League matches.

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OrganizationsUEFA
PlacesIsrael, Ireland, Kosovo, Austria, Europe

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MakoCenter · Hebrew1 hour ago
Israel's Euro Qualifying Hopes Hinge on Nations League Performance
N12Center · Hebrew1 hour ago
Israel's Euro Qualifying Hopes Hinge on Nations League Performance
Sport5Other outlets · Hebrew1 hour ago
Israel's National Football Team Faces Crucial Euro Qualifier Match