# UEFA defends policy after rejecting Ireland’s request not to play Israel

- Published: 2026-09-19T15:15:01.497Z
- Updated: 2026-09-19T15:15:01.497Z
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- Topics: Conflict, war and peace, Politics
- Involves: Backa Topola, Serbia, David Courell, Debrecen, Hungary, Ireland’s designated home match on October 4, Israel’s designated home fixture in Debrecen, Shlomi Barzel, UEFA

## How it developed

- 2026-09-19T15:15:01.497Z - Al Jazeera English: [UEFA defends policy after rejecting Ireland’s request not to play Israel](https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/9/19/uefa-defends-policy-after-rejecting-irelands-request-not-to-play-israel)

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