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Ireland agrees to play Israel in Nations League despite previously calling for ban over Gaza war

February 13, 2026

Ireland's Football Association (FAI) has agreed to play against Israel in upcoming Nations League matches, despite having previously supported a ban on Israeli teams due to the ongoing conflict in Gaza. This decision comes after months of lobbying for Israel's exclusion from UEFA, which included support from other nations but ultimately failed.

Ireland agrees to play Israel in Nations League despite previously calling for ban over Gaza war

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FAI approved a motion to play Israel in Nations League matches this fall.
Previously, FAI called for Israel's ban from UEFA due to the Gaza war.
Norway and Turkey also supported the ban on Israeli teams.
The calls for banning Israel from UEFA were ultimately rejected.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez backed the motion for Israel's exclusion.

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Ireland agrees to play Israel in Nations League despite previously calling for ban over Gaza war

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Ireland agrees to play Israel in Nations League despite previously calling for ban over Gaza war

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