Ireland confirms second Nations League match against Israel will proceed
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 30, 2026, 11:52 AM
Last updated Sep 30, 2026
Ireland coach Heimir Hallgrimsson announced that the team's second Nations League match against Israel will occur this Sunday in Serbia. The match was previously uncertain due to player concerns linked to the Gaza conflict. In the first fixture, Ireland won 3-0, with players wearing black armbands and bowing their heads during the Israeli anthem. Hallgrimsson emphasized the team's focus on football and confirmed adherence to the Football Association of Ireland's directive to participate in both matches. The upcoming game will also be played behind closed doors due to security considerations.
- •Ireland plays second match against Israel on Sunday in Serbia.
- •First fixture resulted in a 3-0 victory for Ireland.
- •Players wore black armbands for the Gaza conflict during the first match.
- •Second match will also see players bow during the Israeli anthem.
- •Match moved from Dublin due to operational challenges.
- 11:52 AMBBC Sport — Republic of Ireland will play second Israel game - Hallgrimsson
- 11:35 AMYahoo Sports — Ireland boss Hallgrímsson confirms Sunday's game against Israel to go ahead
- 11:01 AMYahoo Sports — Ireland coach Hallgrimsson confirms second Israel game will go ahead
"Ireland coach Heimir Hallgrimsson said on Wednesday they will play their second Nations League match against Israel Sunday after the first fixture was thrown into doubt by player concerns over the Gaza war.Hallgrimsson said on Wednesday the Irish players would again wear black armbands during the second fixture, and bow their heads during the Israeli anthem.
"The Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrímsson has confirmed that his team will face Israel on Sunday.For some time games between the two sides looked unlikely to be going ahead due to protests ...
"Republic of Ireland head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson says the team's second Uefa Nations League game against Israel will go ahead as planned.
Sources
External links- BBC SportSep 30, 2026, 11:52 AMRepublic of Ireland will play second Israel game - Hallgrimsson
Republic of Ireland head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson says the team's second Uefa Nations League game against Israel will go ahead as planned.
- Yahoo SportsSep 30, 2026, 11:35 AMIreland boss Hallgrímsson confirms Sunday's game against Israel to go ahead
The Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrímsson has confirmed that his team will face Israel on Sunday.For some time games between the two sides looked unlikely to be going ahead due to protests ...
- Yahoo SportsSep 30, 2026, 11:01 AMIreland coach Hallgrimsson confirms second Israel game will go ahead
Ireland coach Heimir Hallgrimsson said on Wednesday they will play their second Nations League match against Israel Sunday after the first fixture was thrown into doubt by player concerns over the Gaza war.Hallgrimsson said on Wednesday the Irish players would again wear black armbands during the second fixture, and bow their heads during the Israeli anthem.
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