Football Association of Ireland, Republic of Ireland, Israel
12 June 2026
The Football Association of Ireland has confirmed its Nations League home fixture against Israel will be played at a neutral overseas venue behind closed doors. UEFA approved the request after operational concerns around hosting the match at Dublin’s Aviva Stadium.
The FAI said withdrawal could cause serious sporting and financial consequences, including forfeits, relegation risk and ranking damage. The decision follows boycott pressure, protests and player comments over Israel fixtures during the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.