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Armenia v Ireland Live Updates From World Cup Qualifier in Yerevan
Ireland suffered a 2-1 defeat to Armenia, damaging their World Cup qualification hopes after just two group matches, with key defensive errors and missed chances cited by the coach.
- In Yerevan, Armenia national team defeated the Republic of Ireland national team 2-1 on September 9, 2025, at the Republican Stadium.
- With Ireland needing three points after Saturday, the context was tense as Armenia, under new manager Yeghishe Melikyan, had more rest following a 5-0 defeat to Portugal.
- Eduard Spertsyan struck from the penalty spot just before half-time after Nathan Collins' foul, Grant-Leon Ranos added a second early in the second half, and Evan Ferguson reduced the deficit on 57 minutes via Adam Idah's pass.
- The loss immediately placed Ireland's qualification path in jeopardy, and head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson accepted blame, acknowledging the defeat dealt a major blow to Republic of Ireland players' 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification hopes.
- Next up is a trip to Lisbon to face Portugal, who beat Armenia 5-0 at the weekend; Ireland must avoid third place to prevent elimination or enter March 26, 2026 play-offs.
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Republic of Ireland’s World Cup qualifying hopes hit further by loss in Armenia
Evan Ferguson pulled a goal back for Heimir Hallgrimsson’s team, but to no avail.
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