SportsUEFA defends rejecting Ireland request to avoid Israel in future draws
UEFA says decisions on separating national teams in competition draws are made case by case, with security as the main consideration. The Football Association of Ireland said its request to avoid future pairings with Israel was rejected. The teams are scheduled to meet on September 27 and October 4 in the Nations League, amid controversy in Ireland.
AAl Jazeera★★★☆☆2026-09-19 15:04Original
UEFA defends rejecting Ireland request to avoid Israel in future draws
Sports