On the evening of October 1, local time, the 2026-2027 European National League Ireland team played against Austria. There were demonstrations of “solidarity with Palestine and protest against Israel's genocide in Gaza” both inside and outside the field — protesters stormed into the stadium with Palestinian flags; outside the field, about 200 people held a protest rally. The protesters called for a boycott of the match between Ireland and Israel on October 4, saying “Ireland should not be complicit with Israel, which carried out the genocide” and that “playing with a team representing the genocidal regime is ultimately supporting the genocide.” Ireland has always been one of Europe's most outspoken critics of Israel's war in Gaza. On September 27, Ireland and Israel played the first round after the boycott was futile between fans and some players. The Irish players all wore black armbands and bowed their heads collectively while playing Israel's national anthem to show protest against Israel and mourn the Palestinian civilians killed by the Israeli army. According to the schedule, on October 4, Ireland will also host the second round of the match against Israel.

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