Ireland’s Nations League fixture against Israel on October 4 will take place in Dublin, the Irish Examiner has learned. Senior Government sources said the FAI plans to host the match at the Aviva Stadium, despite previous security concerns. Belgium set a precedent in 2024 when authorities deemed a match against Israel “impossible to organise” due to public sentiment against the Israeli Government. Some groups have called for a boycott of Ireland’s matches against Israel, while the Government has said the fixture should proceed. “I don’t think anybody in Ireland has a bone to pick with the Israeli soccer team.

Source: Irish Examiner February 25, 2026 13:38 UTC