Israel will not be at the 2026 World Cup, not even at the 2030 World Cup. Most of the national team players will play in the top leagues of Europe.
An Israeli player, even if he is a star in the young team, will reach Belgium or Holland at the maximum. The players of second-tier countries, such as Holland, Denmark or Belgium, will eventually reach the top league of Europe, writes Shahal. "Bad mentality and easy money have cost many Israelis dearly in the past," says Shahal, "and it will cost them again"