FAI Confirm No Access for Ireland Supporters to Israel Games - 05/08/2026
The Football Association of Ireland has confirmed that Ireland supporters will not be permitted to attend either of the Republic’s UEFA Nations League fixtures against Israel later this year.The FAI says the decision has been made because of operational challenges, as well as safety and security concerns. Ireland’s away fixture will be played in Debrecen, Hungary, while the home tie has been moved to Bačka Topola in Serbia and will be played behind closed doors.The announcement follows months of debate over the fixtures, with calls from campaign groups and some politicians for the FAI to…
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