Israel’s World Cup path would be easier through Asia. Here’s why it’s sticking with Europe
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Source: The Jerusalem Post
Published: 2026-06-25 09:47 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Sport, Middle East, Europe, World News, Asia Pacific
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More than five decades after Israel’s only World Cup appearance, the Israel Football Association says it has no intention of trying to leave Europe for the Asian regional qualifying system that once took the country to the tournament, before Arab-led boycotts helped force it out.
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