Event Brief
Ireland to Play Israel in Nations League Amid Controversy
Filed: Feb 12, 2026 at 6:02 PM ET
Summary: Ireland's football association agrees to face Israel despite prior calls for a ban over the Gaza conflict.
WHO: Football Association of Ireland
WHAT: Agreed to play Israel in Nations League matches
WHEN: Feb 12, 2026 at 5:32 PM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: Contradicts previous motion for Israel's ban from UEFA
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