Israel fans can attend Nations League match against Republic of Ireland

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Last updated Aug 4, 2026

Israel fans can attend Nations League match against Republic of Ireland
Summary

Israel will host the Republic of Ireland in a Nations League match at Nagyerdei Stadion in Debrecen, Hungary, on September 27. A limited number of Israeli supporters will be allowed in attendance, while the reverse fixture in Serbia on October 4 will be held behind closed doors due to safety concerns. These decisions follow ongoing conflict and protests surrounding the matches, with the Football Association of Ireland emphasizing the operational challenges faced. As tensions persist, calls for boycotts of the games have emerged amid the impact of the current situation in the region.

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  • Israel designated home team for the match on September 27.
  • Only a small allocation of Israel supporters will attend.
  • Republic of Ireland's game on October 4 will be closed to fans.
  • FAI cites operational challenges for security reasons.
  • Protests for a boycott have occurred in Ireland.
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  • 5:10 PMYahoo SportsIsrael fans can attend Republic of Ireland fixture
  • 5:10 PMBBC SportIsrael fans can attend Republic of Ireland fixture
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Israel supporters will be in attendance when their side face the Republic of Ireland in the Nations League next month but no away fans will be facilitated.

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Israel supporters will be in attendance when their side face the Republic of Ireland in the Nations League next month but no away fans will be facilitated.

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