Israel

Israel

The Israel national football team, governed by the Israel Football Association (founded 1928), has had a unique footballing journey, competing in both Asian and European zones before settling in UEFA in 1994. The team famously qualified for the 1970 FIFA World Cup in Mexico, their only World Cup appearance to date, reaching the group stage. They have competed regularly in UEFA European Championship qualifiers and the UEFA Nations League. Notable players include Eran Zahavi, Yossi Benayoun, and Ronny Rosenthal, who also had distinguished club careers abroad. The team has produced a generation of players competing at high levels in Europe. Based in Israel, they have shown improving performances in recent UEFA Nations League campaigns, demonstrating the growing strength of domestic football.