Ireland's national football team defeated Israel 3-0 on 2026-09-28 in a UEFA Nations League match held in Hungary, wearing black armbands to support Gaza. The fixture proceeded after Irish players voted to play despite controversy, though goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu boycotted the match.
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Ireland have delayed their pre-match media briefing and training as pressure grew, but player vote avoids game boycott.
Ireland to fulfil Nations League fixture with Israel after player vote Reuters
Ireland's players have voted to proceed with their Nations League fixture against Israel on Sunday.
Republic of Ireland goalkeeper #GavinBazunu has left the squad .. while his teammates voted to go ahead with their controversial Nations League fixture against Israel. What a save by Gavin Bazunu 👏 but won't save the team, the #FAI or Irish Gov from the shame here #Stopthematch tinyurl.com/9akucef4 Doubt was cast on the fixture going ahead after a Republic of Ireland news conference and training
Ireland scored a 3-0 victory over Israel in a politically-charged UEFA Nations League match played in Hungary.
Ireland Defeats Israel 3-0 Amid Controversy and Boycott Campaign Ireland secured a commanding 3-0 victory over Israel in their second Group B3 match of the 2026-27 UEFA Nations League. The fixture was under a cloud before kickoff, as the Irish Football Association called for UEFA to suspend the Israeli team amid a widespread boycott campaign within Ireland. Despite the tensions, the Irish... # UEF