Israeli men’s soccer team out of Olympics after losing to Japan

Amy Spiro is a reporter and writer with The Times of Israel

The Israeli team poses prior to the Group D soccer match between Israel and Japan, at the La Beaujoire stadium, at the 2024 Summer Olympics, July 30, 2024, in Nantes, France. (AP Photo/Jeremias Gonzalez)
The Israeli team poses prior to the Group D soccer match between Israel and Japan, at the La Beaujoire stadium, at the 2024 Summer Olympics, July 30, 2024, in Nantes, France. (AP Photo/Jeremias Gonzalez)

The Israeli soccer team ends its Olympic bid at the Paris Games, losing 0-1 to Japan and failing to advance to the knockout stage of the competition.

In its earlier matches, Israel tied Mali 1-1 and lost 2-4 to Paraguay, meaning it had to win tonight’s game to stay in the tournament.

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