By Quick answer: The Republic of Ireland play Austria away on Saturday 14 November 2026, kick-off 7.45pm Irish time, in the UEFA Nations League (League B, Group B3). Ireland then host Kosovo on Tuesday 17 November, also at 7.45pm, to close the group stage.
When is Austria v Republic of Ireland?
- Date: Saturday 14 November 2026
- Kick-off: 7.45pm Irish time
- Competition: UEFA Nations League, League B Group B3, Matchday 5
- Next: Ireland v Kosovo, Tuesday 17 November, 7.45pm (home)
The FAI confirmed all of Ireland’s Nations League kick-offs at 7.45pm Irish time. Dates and times can change, so confirm on FAI.ie or UEFA.com.
How has Ireland done in the group so far?
According to the 11v11 match database, Ireland’s 2026/27 Nations League results are:
| Date | Fixture | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 24 Sep | Kosovo v Ireland | Lost 1-0 |
| 27 Sep | Israel v Ireland | Won 3-0 |
| 1 Oct | Ireland v Austria | Drew 2-2 |
| 4 Oct | Ireland v Israel | Drew 1-1 |
That is one win, two draws and one defeat from four games, five points. The group is a four-team league (Ireland, Austria, Israel, Kosovo), so the final two matchdays decide where Ireland finish.
What is at stake?
League B group winners earn promotion to League A or a route in the Nations League play-off structure, while bottom sides face relegation consequences. Check UEFA.com for the exact rules and current table, which depend on results elsewhere in the group.
What happened in the reverse fixture?
Ireland drew 2-2 with Austria at home on Thursday 1 October. A repeat in Austria would keep Ireland’s tally moving but may not be enough if rivals win, so the Kosovo game on 17 November is likely to matter.
How to watch
Broadcast arrangements for Ireland games are announced by the FAI and its rights-holders. Check FAI.ie for the TV and streaming listing a few days before kick-off.
Other Irish football around this date
The League of Ireland season has finished, the FAI Cup final is on Sunday 8 November, and the Premier Division promotion/relegation play-off was scheduled for the week ending 8 November (see our FAI Cup final guide).
Key takeaways
- Austria v Ireland: Saturday 14 November, 7.45pm.
- Ireland v Kosovo: Tuesday 17 November, 7.45pm.
- Ireland have five points from four group games.
FAQs
What time is Austria v Ireland?
Kick-off is 7.45pm Irish time on Saturday 14 November 2026.
When does Ireland play Kosovo?
At home on Tuesday 17 November 2026, kick-off 7.45pm.
What is Ireland’s Nations League record this season?
One win, two draws and one loss from four games, per 11v11.
Which group is Ireland in?
League B, Group B3, with Austria, Israel and Kosovo.
Where can I see all Ireland fixtures?
FAI.ie and UEFA.com list the confirmed dates, venues and times.
Sources: RTÉ Sport (13 February 2026); UEFA.com Republic of Ireland match list; 11v11 match records; FAI.ie key dates 2026; ESPN fixtures.
