The Israel national football team represents the State of Israel in international competition, governed by the Israel Football Association. While geographically in Asia, the team has been a member of UEFA (Europe) since 1994, competing in European Championship and FIFA World Cup qualifying groups. Their home matches are played at various stadiums, including the Sammy Ofer Stadium in Haifa. The team's blue and white colors reflect the national flag. Israel's football history is complex, having qualified for the World Cup once in 1970 as an AFC member, and winning the AFC Asian Cup in 1964. Since joining UEFA, they have been a competitive but often unlucky side, narrowly missing out on major tournament qualification on several occasions, most recently for UEFA Euro 2024. The team's most celebrated players include legends like Mordechai Spiegler and current stars such as Eran Zahavi. The modern squad, managed by Alon Hazan, blends experience from the domestic league with a growing contingent of players based in Europe. The national team unites a football-loving nation, with support that transcends the country's diverse makeup. Israel continues its persistent quest to return to a major international tournament for the first time in over half a century.