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Ireland squad vote to continue as planned with Israel football match
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- Sep 26, 2026, 1:40 PM UTC
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The match will go ahead in Hungary despite ongoing concerns over Gaza
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.
Football Association of Ireland CEO David Courell said a 'significant majority' of players voted to play the matches as planned. The team came under pressure in Ireland, where affinity with Palestinians is strong, to boycott the two games