In a statement the FAI said: “This follows a decision taken by the FAI Board to move the fixture to a neutral territory due to operational challenges that could impact on the delivery of the game on home soil. “The change of venue has been approved by UEFA and the game will be played in the TSC Arena in Bačka Topola behind-closed-doors, with the kick-off time to be confirmed in due course.” Ireland’s other game against Israel in the Nations League group will be played
at the Nagyerdei Stadion in Debrecen, Hungary, on September 27. The FAI added: “As a result of the change of venue for the Israel fixture, the Association will update its 2026 FAI Season Ticket holders and Club Ireland members regarding compensation owed.” Ireland open their Nations League campaign away to Kosovo on September 24. 2026-27 UEFA Nations League fixtures Thursday, September 24th: Kosovo v Ireland, Stadiumi Fadil Vokrri, Pristina, 7.45pm Sunday, September 27th: Israel v Ireland, Nagyerdei Stadion, Debrecen (Hungary), 7.45pm Thursday, October 1st: Ireland
v Austria, Aviva Stadium, Dublin, 7.45pm Sunday, October 4th: Ireland v Israel, TSC Arena, Bačka Topola (Serbia), TBC Saturday, November 14th: Austria v Ireland, Raiffeisen Arena, Linz, 7.45pm Tuesday, November 17th: Ireland v Kosovo, Aviva Stadium, Dublin, 7.45pm
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