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Republic of Ireland to wear black armbands for Israel game
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- Sep 26, 2026, 7:59 PM UTC
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The decision follows several conflicts amid the team, with players even demanding not to play the game due to the war in Gaza.
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.
The Israeli FA issued a statement commending the FAI and the Irish squad for deciding to go ahead with the match, saying: "Football has won."