Ran Ben Shimon to continue coaching Israel national team in Euro 2028 qualifiers

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The Israel Football Association informed Ran Ben Shimon that he will continue coaching the national team in the Euro 2028 qualifiers. The decision was made despite the team being at the bottom of its Nations League group, with three points and two goal differentials.

The decision was made by the association's chairman, Shino Zoarets, and his deputy, Moran Meiri. The team's last Nations League game was against Austria, and the announcement was clarified as being independent of its result.

The national team could end its Nations League campaign without a win for the first time in 60 years. Senior officials in the association have sharply criticized the decision.