Austria Sets UEFA Nations League Schedule, Faces Israel, Kosovo, and Ireland
VIENNA, Austria – The Austrian Football Association (ÖFB) has confirmed its schedule for the upcoming UEFA Nations League campaign, revealing matches against Israel, Kosovo, and Ireland. The announcement comes after the team learned its League B opponents on Thursday.
Austria will kick off its Nations League journey with two home fixtures in September. They will host Israel on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at 8:45 PM local time, followed by a match against Kosovo and former ÖFB team coach Franco Foda on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at 6:00 PM.
The team will then travel for an away match against Ireland on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 8:45 PM, before returning home to face Kosovo on Sunday, October 4, 2026, at 6:00 PM.
The group stage will conclude with a home game against Ireland on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at 8:45 PM, and an away match against Israel on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at 8:45 PM. Israel will play its home matches on neutral ground.
Here’s a complete overview of the schedule:
- Thursday, September 24, 2026, 8:45 PM: Austria vs. Israel
- Sunday, September 27, 2026, 6:00 PM: Austria vs. Kosovo
- Thursday, October 1, 2026, 8:45 PM: Ireland vs. Austria
- Sunday, October 4, 2026, 6:00 PM: Kosovo vs. Austria
- Saturday, November 14, 2026, 8:45 PM: Austria vs. Ireland
- Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 8:45 PM: Israel vs. Austria
The UEFA Nations League provides a pathway to Euro qualification and offers competitive international matches for European national teams. This challenging group will test Austria’s mettle as they aim to climb the ranks and secure a favorable position in future tournaments.
The Republic of Ireland is as well preparing for a competitive Nations League campaign, facing Austria, Israel, and Kosovo, as reported by RTÉ. The games against Israel are expected to be particularly sensitive, given the current political climate. The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) previously proposed a motion to UEFA to suspend Israel from competitions but has confirmed it will fulfill the upcoming fixtures.
