Israel scored an 88th-minute equaliser to grab a 1-1 draw with Switzerland in their Euro 2024 Qualifier in neutral Hungary on Wednesday to keep alive their hopes of reaching finals in Germany.

The Swiss were within two minutes of booking their berth at the finals but Shon Weissman's late goal means they must now beat Kosovo at the weekend to ensure their place at the tournament.

The unbeaten Swiss moved top of Group I, with 16 points from eight matches, but only ahead of Romania on goal difference. Israel are third on 12 points with all three countries having two games left.

Switzerland looked on course for victory after Ruben Vargas headed home at the back post in the 36th minute after a cross from fullback Edimilson Fernandes.

Weisman’s equaliser came after Fernandes failed to clear and the Swiss fullback’s woes were compounded when he was sent off in stoppage time for a clumsy foul.

Captain Granit Xhaka set a Switzerland record by playing in a 119th game.

Switzerland struck the woodwork twice in the match, first from Noah Okafor in the 19th minute. Vargas bundled in the rebound but was adjudged to have fouled defender Sean Goldberg in the process.