Republic of Ireland vows to fulfil Nations League fixtures against Israel

Jamie Gardner Thu, 12 February 2026 at 7:49 pm UTC·2 min read The Republic of Ireland is set to face Israel in the Nations League this autumn, despite the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) having previously called for Israel to be banned from Uefa competitions. The fixtures are anticipated to be highly charged, given Ireland's strong historical support for the Palestinian cause.Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Last year, the FAI approved a motion advocating for Israel's suspension from Uefa over the military assault on Gaza, a...