Israeli Football Clubs Face Crucial European Playoff Draws with Big Stakes
How 7 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
First reported by Arutz Sheva · Jul 30, 2026
What happened
Four Israeli football clubs, Hapoel Be'er Sheva, Maccabi Tel Aviv, Beitar Jerusalem, and Hapoel Tel Aviv, are set for crucial European playoff draws on August 3, determining their opponents and potential progression in UEFA competitions. Be'er Sheva and Maccabi Tel Aviv have the chance to reach the Champions League and Europa League group stages respectively, while Beitar and Hapoel Tel Aviv aim for the Conference League playoffs. Each club has already secured UEFA prize money, with more at stake depending on their success.
- 01Four Israeli clubs enter European playoff draws on August 3 to determine next opponents.
- 02Hapoel Be'er Sheva faces Red Star Belgrade with a chance for Champions League group stage.
- 03Maccabi Tel Aviv plays CSKA Sofia aiming for Europa League group stage qualification.
- 04Beitar Jerusalem and Hapoel Tel Aviv target Conference League playoffs with unseeded status.
- 05All clubs have secured UEFA prize money, with higher rewards for advancing further.
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