In a disappointing UEFA Nations League match, England defeated the Republic of Ireland 2-0 in Dublin. Declan Rice and Jack Grealish, both having Irish connections, scored for England within the first 26 minutes, much to the dismay of the 50,359-strong Irish crowd. The Irish team, under new manager Heimir Hallgrímsson, struggled to maintain possession and failed to capitalize on early opportunities. Meanwhile, the Republic of Ireland's U-21 team secured a crucial 1-0 victory against Turkey in the UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualification. Sam Curtis scored the decisive goal in the 84th minute, moving Ireland to second place in Group A and closer to their first European Championship finals at the under-21 level. This victory adds momentum as they prepare for their next match against Latvia.