US EditionNations League Draw Live Updates as Ireland Find Out Opponents for 2026-27
The Republic of Ireland will contest six UEFA Nations League B matches against Israel, Austria, and Kosovo from September to November, following a draw conducted by Patrick Vieira.
- On Thursday, the Republic of Ireland were drawn into UEFA Nations League 2026/28 League B Group B3 with Israel, Austria and Kosovo in Brussels this week.
- FAI delegates voted in November 2025 to request UEFA suspend the Israel Football Association, but UEFA did not act and Paul Cooke, FAI President, said Ireland would play Israel provided it was part of a UEFA competition.
- Israel have been staging `home` fixtures at neutral venues, including Debrecen, and Ireland had a mixed campaign last year, needing a play-off win over Bulgaria to retain League B status.
- UEFA regulations warn that member associations refusing to play risk forfeiture and disciplinary measures, including potential disqualification from the competition.
- The draw set six fixtures from September to November this year, with Matchday 1 on September 24; Ireland plan friendlies May 28 and June 6 if they qualify.
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Repubic of Ireland FA make decision on fulfilling Israel matches in Nations League
The Football Association of Ireland has confirmed that the Republic will honour their Nations League commitments against Israel following Thursday's draw, despite having formally requested the Israeli Football Association's expulsion from European competitions just three months ago
Israel, Ireland, and Kosovo – Austria drew some truly interesting opponents in Brussels for the upcoming Nations League! Austrian national team coach Ralf Rangnick was on site and gave a brief assessment of each of the teams the red-white-red will face starting at the end of September... Even before the actual draw, Rangnick had spoken with Kosovo coach Franco Foda and praised his players. "They still have a chance to qualify for the World Cup, …
Soccer-Ireland commits to Israel fixtures despite calling for their expulsion | Sports-Games
Soccer-Ireland commits to Israel fixtures despite calling for their expulsion Ireland's soccer governing body committed to playing Israel in the Nations League after the two sides were drawn to face each other in the competition on Thursday, three months after Ireland called for Israel's expulsion from European competitions. Ireland and Israel were drawn alongside Austria and Kosovo in one of the four groups in League B, meaning they must f…
‘My opinion is not relevant’ – Heimir Hallgrimsson stands over past comments as FAI confirm Ireland will fulfil Israel fixtures
Heimir Hallgrimsson has reiterated his view that he does not understand why Israel are allowed to participate in European competitions while Russia are banned - but the Ireland manager says he will leave the matter of whether the contentious autumn Nations League games should be played to the FAI.
Ireland issue statement on Israel after awkward Nations League draw following UEFA ban calls - The Mirror
The Republic of Ireland have been drawn against Israel in the Nations League - just months after leading calls for the country to be expelled from UEFA due to the Gaza conflict
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