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We’re not playing with ignorance, hypocrisy and stupidity, we’re playing against the coach who embodies them.” An October 2025 ceasefire reduced the intensity of the fighting, but Israel has continued to carry out strikes, killing over 1,375 people since the agreement went into effect, according to local health officials. 1 dead — more than The FAI has argued that boycotting the games could damage its chances of qualifying for the 2028 European Championship , which Ireland is co-hosting with Britain, and that it would proceed with the fixtures in order to avoid “significant and lasting harm.” Sunday’s game will be staged in Debrecen, Hungary, and the reverse game — a “home” match for Ireland — will be behind closed doors in Bačka Topola, northern Serbia.
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