The Board of the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) thanks members of its General Assembly for endorsing its responsibility to fulfil its obligations in relation to UEFA fixtures.

At an Extraordinary General Meeting on Wednesday, July 8th, members were asked to vote on the following ordinary motion:

“While acknowledging the strength of feeling regarding support for Palestine and the upcoming UEFA Men’s Nations League fixtures, that the members recognise the profound impact that any non-fulfilment of UEFA fixtures would have on Irish football as a whole and on its future development, and accordingly endorses the Association fulfilling its obligations in respect of those fixtures.”

The motion passed by 75 votes to 32 by 114 members in attendance (with three abstentions), which provides the FAI Board with the support to continue making decisions in the interest of Irish football.

The Association understands and respects the views expressed by its members, as well as players and staff, supporters, campaigners, members of the public and the Irish footballing community in relation to the 2026-27 UEFA Nations League fixtures between Ireland and Israel.

The Association will continue to liaise with various stakeholders and support the Ireland squad for its upcoming UEFA Nations League campaign.