Despite defeating Belgium, Israel was relegated to the top division.

Despite defeating Belgium Israel was relegated to the top division.

Despite a late victory over Belgium, Israel was relegated from the top division of the Nations League.

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Shua scored the game’s lone goal in the 86th minute of. The Group A2 encounter by shooting a loose ball into the bottom corner.

But Despite defeating Belgium Israel failed to secure the necessary 3-0 victory, which would have sent Belgium down instead.

Both teams had four points from their six games at the end.

But Belgium’s stronger head-to-head record—a 3-1 victory in September—put them in third place.

To continue in the top division, Belgium.

Who were at the top of the FIFA global rankings as recently as February 2022.

Will now need to defeat a team from Group B in a two-leg relegation play-off in March.

Due to the ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict, the game was held at the Bozsik Arena in Budapest, Hungary. Prior to the game, reports indicated that only 600 tickets had been sold.

The match was played in heavy fog, making it difficult for those who were there to enjoy it.

Leandro Trossard of Arsenal had two chances stopped by. Israel goalkeeper Daniel Peretz as Belgium got off to a solid start.

However, Israel took control of the game when.

Dor Peretz forced a good save from Koen Casteels and Eli Dasa fired against the post.

Johan Bakayoko, a substitute, nearly gave.

Belgium the lead but had his attempt deflected before. Israel scored the lone goal to secure their only victory of the Nations League season.