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Israel vs Poland: Win needed to keep qualifiers alive
8/28/2026
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Story summary
- Israel faces Poland in Riga to open the second group stage of World Cup qualifiers.
- Israel sits last at 2-4 while Poland leads 6-0 in the group.
- Polish win leaves Israel needing a flawless sweep and Polish collapse to stay alive.
- Israeli win would cut the gap to three games with five matches left, preserving hopes.
- Israel will raise defensive intensity to contain Jordan Loyd after leaking points against Georgia.
