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Israel Held to Draw by Kosovo, Faces Relegation Battle
Israel's national soccer team drew 0-0 with Kosovo on November 14, 2026, leaving them winless with one game left in their UEFA Nations League campaign.
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What happened
- 01Israel drew 0-0 with Kosovo on November 14, 2026, in a UEFA Nations League match.
- 02The draw leaves Israel winless with one game remaining and facing potential relegation from League B.
- 03Israel failed to score despite Kosovo playing with 10 men for a significant portion of the second half.
- 04The result mathematically eliminated Israel from contention for a top-two group finish.
- 05Israel must defeat Austria in their final match and hope for other results to avoid relegation.
- 06Israel's seeding for the Euro 2028 qualifiers has been confirmed as the third pot.
The team failed to capitalize on a second-half red card for Kosovo, increasing their risk of relegation from League B. Coach Ran Ben Shimon cited difficult conditions and injuries, while captain Dor Peretz acknowledged a missed opportunity. Israel must now beat Austria and rely on other results to avoid relegation and improve their seeding for Euro 2028 qualifiers.
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