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Is Ireland vs Israel on TV? How to watch Nations League game today
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- Sep 27, 2026, 7:02 AM UTC
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Ireland's players wore black armbands in support of Palestine, bowed their heads, and refused pre-match handshakes.
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.
There were no handshakes between Ireland and Israel players before their contentious Nations League match, with the Irish team wearing black armbands for its 3-0 win. The game faced bitter