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Maccabi Haifa Faces Slim Chance to Advance in Toto Cup Group Stage

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First reported by Mako · Jul 28, 2026

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Maccabi Haifa's recent loss in the Toto Cup group stage has left them with a very slim chance to advance to the semifinals. They must win their remaining matches and rely on other teams' losses to have any chance of progressing. Meanwhile, other groups and placement matches are ongoing in the tournament.

01Maccabi Haifa's loss to Ironi Kiryat Shmona severely reduces their Toto Cup chances.
02Only top two teams from each group advance to Toto Cup semifinals against Maccabi and Hapoel Tel Aviv.
03Maccabi Haifa must win two remaining games and rely on other teams' losses to top Group A.
04Hapoel Haifa currently leads Group A with six points after two rounds.
05Group B has completed one round, led by Maccabi Netanya and Hapoel Petah Tikva.
06Hapoel Be'er Sheva and Beitar Jerusalem await second-place teams for placement matches.

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