Republic of Ireland and Israel have named their starting line-ups for the match on 4 October 2026, with Caoimhin Kelleher captaining the hosts and Don Peretz leading the visiting side.
Kelleher starts in goal for the Republic of Ireland, behind a defence of Jimmy Dunne, Jake O’Brien, Liam Scales and Ryan Manning. Jason Knight, Jayson Molumby and Conor Coventry make up the midfield, with Jack Moylan, Adam Idah and Troy Parrott selected in attack.
Republic of Ireland’s substitutes are Max O’Leary, Bosun Lawal, Thomas Cannon, Finn Azaz, Liam Kitching, Joel Bagan, John Egan, Owen Elding, Chiedozie Ogbene, Rocco Vata, Killian Phillips and Joshua Keeley.
Israel starting line-up
Israel name Assaf Tzur in goal, with Liel Abada, Ilay Feingold, Idan Nachmias, Nikita Stoioanov and Roy Revivo in defence. Don Peretz and Eliel Peretz are joined by Eitan Azulay and Oscar Gloch in midfield, while Dor Turgeman leads the attack.
Israel’s bench features Omri Glazer, Eli Dasa, Omri Gandelman, Yarden Shua, Tai Baribo, Manor Solomon, Yarin Levi, Guy Mizrahi, Gavriel Gilad Kanichowsky, Saied Abu Farchi and Niv Eliasi.
Juan Martinez Munuera is the referee, with Alejandro Quintero Gonzalez appointed as fourth official. Cesar Soto Grado is the VAR and Alejandro Muniz Ruiz is the assistant VAR.
