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Ireland to fulfil Nations League fixture with Israel after player vote
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- Sep 26, 2026, 5:45 PM UTC
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Ireland easily beat Israel in a Nations League fixture that 24 hours earlier appeared in doubt. One Irish player pulled out of the match to express his opposition to Israel's actions in the Gaza Strip.
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.
Ireland have delayed their pre-match media briefing and training as pressure grew, but player vote avoids game boycott.