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Ireland-Israel match moved to Serbia to be played behind closed doors
The Football Association of Ireland announced that the UEFA Nations League match against Israel has been moved from Dublin to Serbia, where it will be played behind closed doors on October 4. The decision was made due to operational challenges that could affect staging the match in Ireland.
The Football Association of Ireland has announced a change of venue for the match between Ireland and Israel as part of the 2026-2027 UEFA Nations League. The fixture will be played on Sunday, October 4, at the TSC Arena in Backa Topola, Serbia, behind closed doors.
In an official statement, the association stated that the decision was made on the recommendation of its board due to operational challenges that could affect staging the match in Ireland. UEFA approved the request for a neutral venue.
The kickoff time for the match will be confirmed in the coming days.
Decision finalized after protests in Dublin
The Football Association of Ireland had announced on June 12 that the match would not be played at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin and that UEFA had accepted the request for a neutral venue.
This development came after protests in the capital Dublin, held to demonstrate against Israel's attacks on Gaza, and calls for a boycott of the match.
Association insists on playing despite boycott calls
Despite all calls for a boycott, the Football Association of Ireland has refused to take a decision to withdraw from the fixture. The association argued that withdrawing from the match would have "significant negative consequences" for Irish football, including a loss of six points that could affect the team's European and world rankings.
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