# Israeli clubs in UEFA Conference League qualifiers

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/israeli-clubs-in-uefa-conference-league-qualifiers
> Updated: 2026-08-05T17:50:56.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

In late July 2026, Greek side AEK Athens were eliminated from the UEFA Conference League qualifying round after losing a penalty shoot‑out to Israeli club Beitar Jerusalem. The tie had seen a 1‑0 loss for AEK in the first leg in Jerusalem, a 3‑2 win in the second leg in Romania, and the decisive missed penalty.

A week later, Polish club GKS Katowice prepared for their own second‑qualifying‑round match against another Israeli team, Hapoel Tel Aviv. UEFA announced a €35,000 fine on Hapoel for using pyrotechnics and a conditional one‑match fan‑travel ban, with additional penalties for stadium damage in Bulgaria. The winner of this tie will face Italian side Atalanta in the next round.

Both snapshots illustrate the ongoing participation of Israeli clubs in the early stages of the 2026‑27 UEFA Conference League, highlighting both competitive results and disciplinary actions imposed by UEFA.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-05: GKS Katowice to face Hapoel Tel Aviv after UEFA fines Israeli club

GKS Katowice will play Hapoel Tel Aviv in the Conference League qualifiers after UEFA fined the Israeli club €35,000 for pyrotechnics and imposed a conditional fan ban.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gks-katowice-to-face-hapoel-tel-aviv-after-uefa-fines-israeli-club

### 2026-07-30: AEK knocked out on penalties by Beitar Jerusalem in Conference League qualifiers

AEK lost on penalties to Beitar Jerusalem, ending their Conference League run and marking their third knockout by an Israeli club in UEFA qualifiers.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/aek-larnaca-eliminated-by-beitar-jerusalem-after-penalty-shootout

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