Team Belgium takes on Israel on the road in Jerusalem Sunday, October 6 in the opening round of the IFAF 2020 Men’s European Championship Group B qualifications.
This is the second game in Group B which also includes Turkey, Hungary, Belgium and Spain.
The last time Israel played before this tournament was against Switzerland in an IFAF European Championship Qualifying Tournament in 2016. The Swiss overwhelmed Team Israel 51-0.
Israeli head coach Jay Hoffman emphasizes the importance of the game in Israel:
“I cannot overstate how important this game is for moving football up the ladder in this country. With a victory against another International opponent in Israel will cause people to notice and have the patience to learn how football can play an important role in society.”
Spencer Wood, head coach of Team Belgium:
“We are just tremendously excited for the opportunity we have to travel to the Holy City to play Team Israel. Growing up in the States, I never thought American football would one day take me to Jerusalem but here we are. It’s such a beautifully intense sport and we are so fired up to represent Belgium on the international stage.”
Watch the game live here. Team Belgium @Israel, Sunday, October 6, 5p CEDT (11a EDT)