The Czech Republic will take on the Ireland football team in Path D of the UEFA World Cup qualifying play-offs for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with the winner set to meet Denmark or North Macedonia for a place in the World Cup finals to be held in the United States, Mexico and Canada later this year.
Led by Heimir Hallgrimsson, Ireland went into the play-offs with three straight wins at the end of qualifying, sealing their place with a dramatic 3-2 victory over the Hungarian national football team in Budapest.
The Czech Republic, meanwhile, secured second place in Group A behind the Croatian national football team, winning five of eight matches GAYi1s.
Below is everything you need to know about the FIFA World Cup qualifier between the Czech Republic and Ireland:
When is the 2026 World Cup qualifying match between Czech Republic and Ireland – semi-final?
The World Cup qualifier between the Czech Republic and Ireland starts on Friday at 1.15am IST (or 7.45pm GMT / 3.45pm ET – March 26)
Where will the World Cup qualifier between the Czech Republic and Ireland take place?
The Czech Republic will host Ireland at the Fortuna Arena in Prague, Czech Republic
Where can you watch the World Cup qualifier between the Czech Republic and Ireland?
The clash between the Czech Republic and Ireland will continue live Sony Sports Network (broadcast)/ Sony LIV (Streaming) in India, and fans abroad can watch the match RTE player and in the Czech Republic further CT Sports.
Published on March 26, 2026
