Israel/Gaza · Multiple sources
Ireland vs Israel Nations League match will go ahead, coach confirms
The Football Association of Ireland says the team will fulfil the second fixture despite public opposition.
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- 27 Sept 2026, 15:06 CEST → 30 Sept 2026, 13:36 CEST
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The Israeli FA issued a statement commending the FAI and the Irish squad for deciding to go ahead with the match, saying: "Football has won."
Republic of Ireland players did not shake hands with the Israeli team before their Nations League match on Sunday night.
Ireland beat Israel but no handshakes due to war on Gaza
But the Irish football team can still redeem itself.
Ireland played the first Nations League game despite unease among some players over Israel's genocidal war in Gaza.
The Football Association of Ireland says the team will fulfil the second fixture despite public opposition.
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