Israel vs Belgium: High-Stakes UEFA Nations League Clash

On November 17, 2024, Israel and Belgium are set to face off in a crucial UEFA Nations League match at the Bozsik Stadion in Budapest, Hungary. This encounter is part of League A, Group 2, and holds significant implications for both teams.

Israel, currently ranked fourth in the group, is on the brink of relegation to League B unless they manage to secure a victory over Belgium by a margin of three goals. Their recent performance, a goalless draw against France, earned them their first point in the campaign but did little to alleviate their relegation worries.

Belgium, sitting in third place, saw their hopes of reaching the Nations League quarter-finals dashed after a narrow defeat to Italy. Despite this, Belgium is almost certain to finish third in the group, which would subject them to a relegation play-off against a team from League B in March 2025.

The match, scheduled to kick off at 19:45 UTC, will not be televised in the UK but can be streamed live online via the Viaplay International YouTube channel. Fans can also follow the game through various sports platforms, including Sofascore, which provides detailed statistics and real-time updates.

In their last meeting on September 6, Belgium secured a 3-1 victory over Israel, with goals from Romelu Lukaku and Kevin De Bruyne. This historical context adds to the anticipation and pressure surrounding the upcoming match.