Republic of Ireland’s match against Israel on October 4 will be held in Dublin, the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) has confirmed. He added that forfeiting six points could lead to Nations League relegation to League C, damaging Ireland’s seeding for Euro 2028 and its FIFA ranking. The suffering of civilians is deeply distressing, and the concerns expressed by members are grounded in genuine compassion and principle. Israel’s ‘home’ game against the Republic of Ireland is scheduled for September 27, with the return fixture in Dublin set for October 4. Israel has not hosted UEFA matches since October 2023 due to security issues, with the nation playing its scheduled home matches in Hungary since.

Source: International New York Times February 27, 2026 05:35 UTC