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Republic of Ireland players vote to play against Israel on Sunday
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- Sep 26, 2026, 3:24 PM UTC
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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.
Despite internal division, protests and minus one player, the Republic of Ireland soccer team voted to play the match against Israel on Sunday as scheduled – and players will meet the anti-Israel backlash when they return home
Ireland will play Sunday’s Nations League match against Israel following a squad vote, even as goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu withdrew from the team in protest.