Israel stuns Belgium with 1-0 victory in Nation’s League soccer

17 November 2024, 11:58 pm 9 Edit

Israel's Yarden Shua, right, celebrates after scoring his side's opening goal during the UEFA Nations League Group A2 soccer match between Israel and Belgium at the Bozsik Arena stadium in Budapest, Hungary, November 17, 2024. (AP Photo/ Denes Erdos)

Israel scored a stunning 1-0 win over Belgium in the Nation’s League soccer tournament.

Israel’s Yarden Shua scored an 86th-minute goal to break the stalemate and surprise the highly ranked Belgium team that had dominated the game with almost 70 percent possession.

The game was played in foggy conditions in Budapest, where Israel has hosted its “home” games since the start of the war.

Despite the win, Israel finished bottom of the group that also included international heavyweights France and Italy.