The Football Association of Ireland announced that the men's senior team will host Israel at the Aviva Stadium on October 4. The fixture is part of the Republic of Ireland's UEFA Nations League campaign. Dublin was selected as the venue following discussions between the association and local authorities, according to The Guardian. The match marks a return to home soil for the national side during the autumn international window.
Security arrangements for the high-profile encounter remain under review by the Irish police, per RTÉ News. Previous meetings between the two nations were subject to significant logistical planning. The association confirmed that ticket details and kickoff times will be released in due course. The Republic of Ireland last faced Israel in a friendly match in 2005, which ended in a 2-2 draw. This Nations League meeting is the first competitive clash between the sides in more than 20 years. Irish officials expect a capacity crowd for the event, which is the centrepiece of their Group B schedule.
