Football NewsBBC SportUnverified source· 4 Aug 2026
Israel fans allowed for Ireland clash, away fans barred
Israel supporters will get a small allocation for the Nations League game in Hungary, but Ireland fans are locked out.
Rep. Of Ireland
team
Competition
Nations League
Venue
Nagyerdei Stadion, Debrecen
Date
27 September
Attendance
Small allocation for Israel fans; no away fans
What happened. Israel supporters will be allowed to attend the Nations League match against the Republic of Ireland in Debrecen, but no away fans will be facilitated. The reverse fixture in Serbia on October 4 will be behind closed doors.
- Both games are at neutral venues due to the Middle East conflict.
- FAI cited operational challenges and safety concerns for the decision.
- The FAI had faced calls to boycott the matches.
“The association appreciates the passion and commitment that Ireland supporters always show when following its teams around the world, but operational challenges and safety and security concerns led to this decision being made.”
— FAI statement
The FAI previously said boycotting would have a profound impact on Irish football.
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