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UEFA Nations League: Ireland to Face Israel Wearing Black Armbands in Solidarity with Palestine
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- Sep 27, 2026, 1:37 PM UTC
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Israel face the Republic of Ireland at Nagyerdei Stadion in Debrecen, Hungary, in Matchday 2 of the UEFA Nations League League B. With both teams starting a new campaign, here is how to watch the game live in the USA.
There were no handshakes between Ireland and Israel players before their contentious Nations League match, with the Irish team wearing black armbands. The game has faced bitter opposition in Ireland
Republic of Ireland head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson says his players "raised awareness worldwide" after they chose not to engage in pre-match formalities with Israel.