Israel
IsraelIsrael are in position 3 in UEFA World Cup Qualifiers with 12 points from 8 matches (4 wins, 0 draws, 4 losses, goals 19-20). Recent form of Israel (last five matches): W L L D D.
Founded
1928
Coach
Ben Shimon Ran
Venue
Bozsik Aréna
City
Budapest
Capacity
8,200
Surface
grass
Season Stats
Record
4W 0D 4L
H:2W/A:2W
Goals
19 / 20 (-1)
H:12/A:7
Clean Sheets
2
H:1/A:1
Sidelined Players (1)
Recent Results
@ Republic of Ireland
04/10/2026UEFA Nations League League B
vs Kosovo
01/10/2026UEFA Nations League League B
vs Republic of Ireland
27/09/2026UEFA Nations League League B
@ Austria
24/09/2026UEFA Nations League League B
@ Albania
03/06/2026Friendlies
@ Georgia
26/03/2026Friendlies
vs Moldova
16/11/2025UEFA World Cup Qualifiers
@ Italy
14/10/2025UEFA World Cup Qualifiers
@ Norway
11/10/2025UEFA World Cup Qualifiers
vs Italy
08/09/2025UEFA World Cup Qualifiers
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.