'A loss for Irish football': Ireland victory over Israel leaves sour taste

'A loss for Irish football': Ireland victory over Israel leaves sour taste Submitted by Oscar Rickett on Mon, 09/28/2026 - 12:39 Ireland won 3-0 against Israel in Hungary, but many at home had campaigned for the game not to happen Israel fans wave flags after the Israel v Republic of Ireland match at Nagyerdei Stadion, Debrecen, Hungary, 27 September 2026 (Bernadett Szabo/Reuters) Off Ireland’s football team beat Israel 3-0 in Hungary on Sunday night in a Uefa Nations League game many believed should never have tak