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What happened between Ireland and Israel in their Nations League match?

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Al Jazeera

What happened

Spitting allegations, no handshakes, and bowed heads headlined the second Nations League fixture.

Key facts

  • Reported by Al Jazeera and published Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:28:16 UTC.

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