# Ireland-Israel Nations League match to proceed after player vote

https://mins.news/en/item/75320

- Al Jazeera, 2026-09-26 14:36 UTC
- Sports
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/9/26/republic-of-ireland-players-vote-for-israel-nations-league-game-to-go-ahead?traffic_source=rss

> Ireland will play Israel in Sunday’s Nations League fixture in Hungary after a significant squad majority voted to continue. The team had delayed its media briefing and training while players, coaches and officials held talks, after one player said they were uncomfortable fulfilling the match and intended to withdraw.

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