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Irish players bow their heads during Israeli national anthem before the UEFA Nations League soccer match between the Republic of Ireland and Israel in Backa Topola, Serbia, October 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Darko Vojinovic)
October 6, 2026, 3:16 pm
UEFA probes claim Israeli soccer player spat at Ireland staff member during match
Ireland head of athletic performance Damien Doyle alleges incident happened near tunnel; Irish team again bowed heads during anthem in tense 1-1 draw
By AP and ToI Staff
Israel’s Liel Abada passes the ball by Ireland’s Owen Elding during the UEFA Nations League soccer match between the Republic of Ireland and Israel in Backa Topola, Serbia, October 4, 2026. (AP/Darko Vojinovic)
October 5, 2026, 12:48 am
Israel ties Ireland 1:1 as both teams don black armbands for tense UEFA game
Irish captain again refuses to shake hands with Israeli counterpart at match played in Serbia, and Irish players again bow their heads during Israeli anthem
By ToI Staff and Agencies
Ireland’s head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson speaks during a press conference ahead of the Nations League soccer match between Republic of Ireland and Israel in Backa Topola, Serbia, October 3, 2026. (AP/Darko Vojinovic)
October 4, 2026, 5:47 am
Ireland abruptly ends presser as Israelis grill coach on flydubai attack, alleged monkey taunts
Press conference comes day before Israel-Ireland Nations League rematch, after Irish refused to shake hands with Israelis in first game, wore black armbands
By ToI Staff and Agencies
Ireland's soccer players bow their heads as the Israeli national anthem plays before their UEFA Nations League match in Debrecen, Hungary, September 27, 2026. (Bernadett Szabo/Reuters)
September 28, 2026, 4:02 am
Irish soccer team refuses handshakes, bows heads during Israeli anthem; wins the match 3-0
Players wear black armbands to mark Gaza war dead, one player boycotts, broadcaster strips down its coverage; Israel’s captain says Ireland players said unpleasant things during game: ‘Obviously they hate us. We don’t like them’
By Agencies and ToI Staff
Irish players applaud fans following the UEFA Nations League match between England and the Republic of Ireland at Wembley Stadium in London on November 17, 2024. (Ben STANSALL / AFP)
February 26, 2026, 3:25 pm
Irish soccer chief says country has ‘no choice’ but to play matches against Israel
Despite local pressure to boycott, Football Association of Ireland executive says only ‘viable option’ is to play UEFA games in September and October
By AFP
Israel fans cheer their team ahead of a Group I, World Cup qualifier soccer match between Israel and Italy at the Nagyerdei Stadium in Debrecen, Hungary, Monday, Sept. 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Denes Erdos)
February 13, 2026, 2:52 am
Ireland commits to play Israel in European soccer tourney after seeking Israeli team’s ouster
Both squads are drawn in same group for Nations League, with Ireland’s soccer association acknowledging risk of forfeiture if it refuses to play against Jewish state
By Reuters and ToI Staff
The Israeli team poses prior to the Group D soccer match between Israel and Japan, at the La Beaujoire stadium, at the 2024 Summer Olympics, July 30, 2024, in Nantes, France. (AP Photo/Jeremias Gonzalez)
October 2, 2025, 8:29 pm
FIFA’s Infantino takes no action against Israel, urges soccer to promote peace
Amid push for Israeli national team to be kicked out of competitions, head of international soccer body says it ‘cannot solve geopolitical problems’
By AP
Israel's players celebrate their side's third goal, scored by Israel's Tai Baribo, during a group 1, World Cup qualifier soccer match between Moldova and Israel at the ZImbru stadium in Chisinau, Moldova, September 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Aurel Obreja)
October 1, 2025, 7:21 pm
FIFA vice president says UEFA should decide Israel’s future role in world soccer
Sport’s European governing body reportedly holds off on vote to suspend Israel following Trump’s publication of plan to end Gaza war and free the hostages
By Christian Radnedge
Israel's midfielder Dor Peretz (center) is celebrates with team mates after scoring to give Israel a 2-1 lead during the 2026 World Cup qualifiers Europe zone group I football match between Israel and Italy on September 8, 2025 in Debrecen, Hungary. (Attila KISBENEDEK / AFP)
September 9, 2025, 11:53 am
Israel loses 5-4 to Italy in ‘crazy’ rollercoaster World Cup qualifier
Israel twice takes the lead against the four-time World Cup winners, then recovers from a two-goal deficit, but goes down to defeat in final minutes
By ToI Staff and Reuters
Israel's Dan Biton, second from right, scores his side's opening goal during the World Cup 2026 group I qualifying soccer match between Estonia and Israel at the A. Le Coq Arena stadium in Tallinn, Estonia, June 6, 2025. (AP Photo/Sergei Grits)
June 7, 2025, 3:48 am
Israel defeats Estonia 3-1 in 2026 World Cup qualifier
Israeli national soccer team now in second place in its qualifying group for next year’s tournament in North America
By ToI Staff and Agencies
Israeli midfielder Manor Solomon of Leeds United has a shot at goal during the Championship match between Plymouth Argyle and Leeds United on May 3, 2025, Home Park, Plymouth, Devon. (IMAGO/PPAUK via Reuters Connect)
May 4, 2025, 5:40 pm
Israel’s Solomon seals team’s dream return to England top league
25-year-old from Kfar Saba bangs home a 91st-minute goal, securing the second-tier title for Leeds United and cementing its promotion back to soccer’s Premier League
By ToI Staff
Israel's Yarden Shua, right, celebrates after scoring his side's winning goal during the UEFA Nations League Group A2 soccer match between Israel and Belgium at the Bozsik Arena stadium in Budapest, Hungary, November 17, 2024. (Denes Erdos/AP)
November 18, 2024, 10:27 am
Last-gasp goal gives Israel 1-0 win over Belgium in Nations League soccer
Debutant Yarden Shua scores in 86th minute; national team still relegated from top tier, but victory celebrated as major achievement
By Reuters and ToI Staff
Soccer fans Dov Ber Cerf, left, and Menachem Cohen at the Stade de France in Paris, November 14, 2024, for a France-Israel Nations League soccer match. (Joshua Genuth)
November 15, 2024, 5:56 am
After minor scuffles in stands at Paris match, Israel holds France to 0-0 tie
Guards quickly separate sides; some French fans boo Hatikvah; 40 arrests; crowd is lowest for national soccer team since Stade de France opened; many stay away amid security fears
By Joshua Genuth and Agencies
Israel supporters wave flags during the Euro 2024 qualifying play-off soccer match between Israel and Iceland, at Szusza Ferenc Stadium in Budapest, Hungary, Thursday, March 21, 2024. (AP Photo/Darko Vojinovic, File)
November 9, 2024, 10:59 am
Amsterdam assault adds to complications faced by Israeli soccer since start of Gaza war
National team has been forced to play home games in Hungary, several countries have refused to host Israeli games and Palestinians continue to push to have Israel banned completely
By Agencies and ToI Staff
In this image taken from video, police frisk anti-Israel protesters near the Ajax stadium in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, Thursday, November 7, 2024. (AP Photo InterVision)
November 8, 2024, 2:02 pm
France says next week’s soccer match vs. Israel to go on despite Amsterdam attacks
Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau says France will not back down in face of antisemitism, after organized mob attacks Maccabi Tel Aviv fans in Dutch capital
By AFP and ToI Staff
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