Israel

Israel

3rd in FIFA World Cup Qualifying - UEFA
Italy pick up big win, end Israel's bid for World Cup Italy pick up big win, end Israel's bid for World Cup

Italy kept alive their faint hopes of qualifying automatically for the 2026 World Cup as they beat Israel 3-0 despite an underwhelming display in Udine.

Snipers on roof as security ramps up for Italy-Israel qualifier Snipers on roof as security ramps up for Italy-Israel qualifier

Snipers are on the roof of the Israel team hotel in Udine and the Italian city is on maximum alert ahead of a World Cup qualifier on Tuesday.

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Does Haaland need to play at the World Cup to become a global superstar? Does Haaland need to play at the World Cup to become a global superstar?

The ESPN FC crew debate if Erling Haaland needs to play at the 2026 FIFA World Cup to become a global superstar.

Infantino: Football can support efforts towards Middle East peace Infantino: Football can support efforts towards Middle East peace

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has called for football to support efforts towards peace in the Middle East ahead of two World Cup qualifiers for Israel over the next five days.

Italy expecting more protesters than fans vs. Israel in WCQ Italy expecting more protesters than fans vs. Israel in WCQ

Israel's World Cup qualifying match at Italy next week is expected to attract more pro-Palestinian protesters outside the stadium than fans inside.

FIFA Council takes no action against Israel, urges peace FIFA Council takes no action against Israel, urges peace

Facing growing global calls to suspend Israeli teams from football, FIFA president Gianni Infantino said on Thursday the governing body must promote peace and unity and could not solve political issues.

Report: UEFA set to vote to suspend Israel over war in Gaza Report: UEFA set to vote to suspend Israel over war in Gaza

European soccer body UEFA is moving toward a vote to suspend its member federation Israel over the war in Gaza, people familiar with the proposal told The Associated Press on Thursday.

Norway to give Israel game proceeds to NGO in Gaza Norway to give Israel game proceeds to NGO in Gaza

Money pledged to humanitarian work in Gaza from ticket sales at a Norway-Israel qualifying game for football's 2026 World Cup will go to Doctors Without Borders.

Burley: Teams don't fear Italy or Germany anymore Burley: Teams don't fear Italy or Germany anymore

Craig Burley reacts to a turbulent display from Italy as they narrowly beat Israel 5-4 in their World Cup qualifier.

Sandro Tonali bails out Italy in narrow win over Israel Sandro Tonali bails out Italy in narrow win over Israel

Sandro Tonali scored a stoppage-time winner as Italy won a chaotic nine-goal thriller against Israel 5-4 and dodged another big setback in their bid to qualify for the 2026 World Cup on Monday.

WCQ - UEFA Standings

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Norway 6 +26 18
2 Italy 6 +10 15
3 Israel 7 -4 9
4 Estonia 7 -10 4
5 Moldova 6 -22 1
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Team Leaders

Top Scorers

# Player Goals M A
Dor Peretz 3 5 0
Dan Biton 2 7 1
Mohammad Abu F.. 2 5 0

Top Assists

# Player Assists M G
Manor Solomon 4 7 1
Oscar Gloukh 1 7 1
Eli Dasa 1 7 1