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This World Cup was the first for Israel, although they previously competed in 1934 and 1938 as Mandatory Palestine. FIFA states in reference to the 1930s Palestine Mandate team that the 'Palestine team' that had participated in previous competitions in the 1930s was actually the forerunner of today's Israel team and as such bears no relation to ...
In 1969, Israel qualified for its first and only FIFA World Cup, via Asia/Oceania. Israel earned two points after a 1–1 draw with Sweden, a 0–0 draw with eventual finalist Italy, and a 0–2 loss to Uruguay. The goal against Sweden, scored by Mordechai Spiegler, is Israel's only FIFA World Cup goal to date.
18 September 1950 FIFA World Cup qualification: Israel ... 12 September 1956 AFC Asian Cup: Israel 2–1 South Vietnam: Government Stadium, Hong kong: Stelmach 14', 27'
19 October 1960 AFC Asian Cup: South Vietnam 1–5 Israel: Hyochang Stadium, Seoul: Trần Văn Nhung 68' Report: ... 11 June 1970 FIFA World Cup: Israel ...
Israel qualified for the World Cup in 1970 which was held in Mexico. Mordechai Spiegler scored in a 1–1 draw against Sweden. Israel's Olympic football team qualified for the 1968 Summer Olympics and the 1976 Summer Olympics both times reaching the quarter-finals. Israel's highest FIFA ranking was 15th in November 2008.
The Football Association in Israel / Palestine was established on 14 August 1928 and was accepted as a member of FIFA a year later in 1929. The Home Association (now the Israel Football Association) wanted to send a national team to the first World Cup in Uruguay, but because of the boycott imposed by the Association English Football FIFA at the time the order was given by the British ...
October 11 2002 FIFA World Cup qualification: Israel 3–1 Bosnia and Herzegovina: Ramat Gan Stadium, Ramat Gan: Berkovich 12' Abuksis 62' Katan 76' Report: Akrapović 48' Attendance: 18,000 Referee: Dick Jol (Netherlands)
The defending World Cup champions were formerly granted an automatic spot in the Cup finals field. As of the 2006 tournament, this berth is no longer guaranteed. [13] However, no defending World Cup champion has yet failed to qualify. Automatic berths have never been given for defending World Cup runners-up.