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Republic of Ireland’s route to World Cup 2026 in full after play-off draw
The Republic of Ireland have discovered their route to the World Cup 2026 finals after the draw for the play-offs was made. Troy Parrott ’s stunning last-minute winner against Hungary sent Ireland through to a play-off behind group winners Portugal, keeping their World Cup dreams alive.

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World Cup 2026 play-offs draw: Wales, Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland discover opponents
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All you need to know: The Republic of Ireland's World Cup play-off draw
World Cup 2026 play-off draw in full: Northern Ireland to face Italy as Wales meet Bosnia on same path
Northern Ireland and Wales could be on a potential collision course in the 2026 World Cup play-offs, though both face tough semi-final opposition.

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Who do Wales and Northern Ireland have to beat to get to the World Cup?
World Cup play-off draw RECAP: Ireland travel to Czech Republic, Wales face Bosnia while Northern Ireland given tough trip to Italy as nations learn route to 2026 tournament
World Cup play-off draw pits Wales against Bosnia, with Italy and Northern Ireland lurking
Craig Bellamy’s side secured their place in the play-offs by finishing second behind Belgium in Group J in qualifying, and will be the home team for the one-off match.

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World Cup European qualifying play-off draw recap - Republic of Ireland to face Czech Republic
World Cup play-off draw confirmed as N. Ireland face Italy, Wales host Bosnia, teams could meet

What is the Republic of Ireland's record against the Czech Republic?

BBC Sport looks at the Republic of Ireland's record against the Czech Republic ahead of their play-off semi-final.

Huge blow for Republic of Ireland fans ahead of play-offs clash with Czechia as tickets to be scarce

IRELAND fans face a ticket scramble for the World Cup play-offs, with as few as 1,000 available depending on the draw. Troy Parrott hit a hat-trick in Sunday’s 3-2 win over Hungary to earn Ireland

Republic of Ireland seal incredible late comeback win to reach World Cup playoffs, knock Hungary out

Troy Parrott seals hat trick with a 96th-minute winner in dramatic fashion to send Ireland to the 2026 World Cup playoffs and knock Hungary out.

Pilot dies in small plane crash in Republic of Ireland

A man has died after a small aeroplane crashed in the Republic of Ireland. It happened near Tramore in County Waterford, at about 12:50 local time on Thursday. The man, who was the pilot, was alone in the plane, gardaí (Irish police) said.

Republic of Ireland fans hit with sky-high flight prices as Prague World Cup semi-final play-off travel chaos begins

REPUBLIC OF IRELAND fans are scrambling to book flights to Prague for next March’s World Cup play-off. But they been met with eye-watering prices after Heimir Halgrimsson’s side’s fate
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