UEFA rejects Ireland request to keep Israel out of future draws

UEFA has rejected Ireland's request to avoid future matchups with Israel, citing its case-by-case policy and the lack of a direct conflict between the countries. The decision was reported by Arutz Sheva on September 21, 2026, but the article does not provide further details on Ireland's reasoning or UEFA's full rationale.

UEFA rejected Ireland's request to keep Israel out of future draws, citing its case-by-case policy and the lack of a direct conflict between the countries. The decision was reported by Arutz Sheva on September 21, 2026. The article does not provide further details on Ireland's reasoning or UEFA's full rationale.