The only side in Nations League yet to concede? Northern Ireland

With three clean sheets from three games in Uefa Nations League Group B2, Northern Ireland are the only team in this year's competition yet to concede a goal.

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The only side in Nations League yet to concede? Northern Ireland

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Republic of Ireland football players again wear black armbands and refuse handshakes with Israel in UEFA Nations League.

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BBC Published 5 October 2026

The only side in Nations League yet to concede? Northern Ireland

Al Jazeera Published 4 October 2026

Ireland refuse handshake with Israel and don armbands in Nations League tie

Republic of Ireland football players again wear black armbands and refuse handshakes with Israel in UEFA Nations League.

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