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Ireland players split on boycotting Israel game as player withdraws and decision made
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The highly-contentious match, which saw Irish goalkeeper Gavin Bazuno boycott the Nations League match, saw Heimir Hallgrímsson’s players wear black armbands with the game held on neutral territory in Debrecen, Hungary
Ireland coach Heimir Hallgrimsson ahead of the World Cup 2026 group F qualifying soccer match between Hungary and Ireland in Budapest, Hungary, Nov. 16, 2025.
A significant majority of Republic of Ireland players voted against an Israel boycott. The FAI confirmed the Nations League games will proceed.