Israel Makes It to European Teen Soccer Championship Final
The team's 2:1 win against France marks the first time Israel earned a spot in the final since joining UEFA in 1996
Israel's national teen soccer team beat France on Tuesday, securing its first-ever spot at the UEFA Under-19 European Championship final later this week.
The team's 2:1 win marks the first time Israel has reached such an advance stage in the competition since joining UEFA in 1996.
The team has also qualified for the 2023 FIFA Under-20 World Cup in Indonesia.
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The Israeli team could credit some of the success to their rivals, as it was the French defender Souleymane Toure who scored an own goal and gave Israel its first point. The second goal was scored by Israel's midfielder El Yam Kancepolsky.
The team is due to face off with two-time-winner England in the upcoming final on Friday.
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