Ireland - Austria

Ireland and Austria meet at Aviva Stadium on 1 October 2026 for matchday 3 of the UEFA Nations League B Group 3. Ireland enter the contest looking to build momentum after a decisive 3-0 victory over Israel on 27 September, a result that followed a narrow 1-0 defeat to Kosovo. Conversely, Austria arrive in Dublin in excellent form, having secured back-to-back 3-1 wins against Kosovo and Israel in their opening fixtures. The visitors will need to navigate this challenge without key players Konrad Laimer, Michael Gregoritsch, and Christoph Baumgartner, all of whom are sidelined through injury.

Ireland, who will be missing Nathan Collins, look to the expected attacking partnership of Troy Parrott and Adam Idah to test the Austrian backline. Their last competitive meeting in Dublin saw a 1-1 draw during the 2017 World Cup qualification campaign. As both sides seek to establish dominance in the group, the tactical battle between Ireland's defensive unit and Austria's midfield-heavy setup will define the outcome.