2026-2027 Nations League: Israel vs. Ireland, Probable Lineups

The Israel-Ireland match will go ahead after all: despite the protests and controversy of the past few days, the match—part of Matchday 2 of Group 3 in League B of the 2026–2027 Nations League—is scheduled as planned for 8:45 p.m. on Sunday and will be played on neutral ground in Hungary. Both teams lost their opening matches: Israel fell to Austria, while Ireland was defeated by Kosovo. It will be a high-stakes match.

Israel will be without Farkhi, who was sent off in the last match: Turgeman will lead the attack, with Khalaily, Gloukh, and Solomon in the attacking midfield. The fullbacks will be Dasa and Revivo.

Ireland will feature Parrott as the center forward, with Azaz and Ogbene behind him. Molumby and Knight will play in midfield, while the fullbacks will be O’Brien and Manning.

Israel vs. Ireland: Probable Lineups
Israel (4-2-3-1): Da. Peretz; Dasa, Nachmias, Shlomo, Revivo; E. Peretz, Do. Peretz; Khalaily, Gloukh, Solomon; Turgeman. Head Coach: Ben Shimon.
Ireland (5-2-3): Kelleher; O’Brien, Abankwah, Egan, O’Shea, Manning; Molumby, Knight; Azaz, Ogbene; Parrott. Head Coach: Hallgrímsson.

Ireland’s head coach Hallgrímsson sent a message to the team following the loss to Kosovo: “We need to clear our heads right away and focus solely on the field. Against Kosovo, we weren’t able to play our game or be effective in the final third, and we made mistakes that cost us at this level.”