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Israeli Premier League Ranks 45th Globally Behind Leagues in Peru and Algeria
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First reported by Mako · Jul 30, 2026
What happened
The Israeli Premier League is ranked 45th globally by Opta, trailing leagues from Peru, Algeria, and Egypt, while the second-tier Liga Leumit stands at 126th. This ranking comes as football leagues worldwide prepare to resume after the 2022 World Cup.
- 01Israeli Premier League ranks 45th globally according to Opta data.
- 02Liga Leumit, Israel's second division, is ranked 126th worldwide.
- 03Leagues from Egypt, Peru, and Algeria rank above Israel's top league.
- 04European leagues dominate the top global rankings, with the Premier League first.
- 05Other leagues above Israel include those from Hungary, Cyprus, South Korea, and Chile.
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