In September 1956, the national team participated in the inaugural AFC Asian Cup competition, finishing as runners-up.
In the penultimate round of Liga Alef, Hapoel Kfar Saba, who were leading the table, scored a 12-0 victory against Hapoel Nahariya, while its rival for promotion, Maccabi Rehovot score an 11-0 victory against local rival Maccabi Sha'arayim.