Ireland vs Israel Nations League match will go ahead, coach confirms

Ireland's coach Heimir Hallgrimsson confirmed that the team will play their second Nations League match against Israel despite opposition from the Irish public and a player boycott due to Israel’s war on Gaza. Ireland defeated Israel 3-0 in Hungary on September 27, 2026, amid racist chants directed at Irish forward Adam Idah and Israeli supporters raising military slogans, with no disciplinary action taken by UEFA. The Football Association of Ireland stated that both matches will be played as scheduled. The upcoming match is set for Sunday.