Republic of Ireland to play Israel games as motion passed
The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) has voted to proceed with upcoming Nations League matches against Israel despite internal pressure to boycott. The decision follows warnings that a boycott would cause significant financial loss and harm to the future of Irish football.
The Republic of Ireland 's Nations League games against Israel have both been scheduled for neutral venues [Getty Images] BBC Wed, July 8, 2026 at 9:40 PM UTC · 3 min read The Football Association of Ireland's (FAI) General Assembly has endorsed a motion for Republic of Ireland to go ahead with their upcoming Nations League fixtures against Israel.
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