Israel at the World Cup
The Israel national football team have qualified only once for the World Cup, in 1970. They did not win any of their three games and did not progress past the group stage.
Trivia
- In the 1958 qualifying competition, all Israel's opponents refused to play against them. FIFA then decided that Israel had to play at least two matches in order to qualify for the finals. Wales were chosen among all the second-placed teams to play. Wales beat Israel in two play-off matches, and reached the finals for the first and only time.
- When Israel qualified for the 1970 World Cup, they did so as an Asian team. They currently compete in the European zone as a member of UEFA.
Related Pages
- List of all countries who have participated in the World Cup
- FIFA World Cup Home
- About Sport in Israel
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