The FAI say they will fulfil their Nations League fixtures with Isreal set for later this year.
The Republic of Ireland have been drawn face Isreal in League B of the Nations League. Heimir Hallgrimsson's team will also face Austria and Kosvo in league B group three.
The proposal for the vote cited two alleged violations of UEFA statutes by the Israel Football Association (IFA); Organising clubs in occupied Palestinian territories without the consent of the Palestinian FA; and the alleged failure of the IFA to enforce an effective anti-racism policy.
The FAI have reacted quickly to the news, issuing a statement with 30 minutes of the draw taking place.
“The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) confirms that the Ireland Men’s National Team will fulfil their 2026 UEFA Nations League fixtures against Israel after being drawn together in Group B3.
In 2025, a motion was proposed by members of the FAI General Assembly to vote on issuing a formal request to the UEFA Executive Committee for the immediate suspension of the Israel Football Association from UEFA competitions for a breach of UEFA statutes. Members then voted in favour to submit the motion to UEFA, which the Association did in November 2025.
While consultation has taken place with UEFA officials, the Association does recognise that UEFA regulations outline that if an association refuses to play a match then that fixture will be forfeited and further disciplinary measures may follow – including potential disqualification from the competition”.
