Israel's national team is set to play World Cup qualifying matches against Estonia and Norway. The team will be playing the matches in Hungary due to the ongoing security situation in Israel. Head coach Ran Ben Shimon discussed squad selection and the starting goalkeeper decision. While qualifying for the World Cup is a long shot, the team is focused on securing a place in the 2028 European Championship. Ben Shimon remains realistic about the level of competition and hopes to see the team improve and become a source of pride for Israeli society.