The Republic of Ireland secured their first UEFA Nations League win by defeating Israel 3–0 on 27 September 2026 at Nagyerdei Stadion in Debrecen, Hungary, in a fixture that drew protests and campaign pressure before the match. FAI president Paul Cooke revealed on 28 September that Ireland faced potential 'undetermined' sanctions had they refused to play.
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The Republic of Ireland delay the pre-match news conference planned for Sunday's Uefa Nations League game against Israel in Hungary - a fixture campaigners have called on them to boycott.
The Republic of Ireland delayed their pre-match press conference before Sunday’s UEFA Nations League game against Israel in Hungary, amid calls from campaigners to boycott the fixture over the Israel-Gaza war. The delay came after players held a meeting to discuss the match, with reports suggesting some wanted to withdraw. UEFA later said the press conference would be moved to the team hotel, but
The Republic of Ireland's men's football news conference and a scheduled training session ahead of their controversial Nations League match against Israel have both been delayed.
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba... The Republic of Ireland delay the pre-match news conference planned for Sunday's Uefa Nations League game against Israel in Hungary - a fixture campaigners have called on them to boycott.
No handshakes between Republic of Ireland and Israel [ From BBC News NI ] BBC News - Northern Ireland
The Republic of Ireland picked up their first win of the UEFA Nations League campaign after beating Israel 3-0 in a controversial fixture at the Nagyerdei Stadion in Debrecen, Hungary.
Murdering scumbags lost. www.skysports.com/football/new... Match report as the Republic of Ireland beat Israel 3-0 in their controversial Nations League fixture; Troy Parrott, Adam Idah and Jack Moylan scored at the neutral venue in Hungary; players did not s...
BBC News - Republic of Ireland defeat Israel in Debrecen www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba... Republic of Ireland claim the first win of their Nations League B3 campaign with an impressive showing in a 3-0 victory against Israel in Debrecen.
Republic of Ireland could have faced 'undetermined' sanctions had they not played their Nations League match against Israel on Sunday, according to FAI president Paul Cooke.