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Czechia v Republic of Ireland: All You Need to Know
The winner advances to a playoff final for a World Cup spot; Ireland rely on Troy Parrott who scored five goals in qualifying, boosting their chances.
- On Thursday, March 26, 2026, the Republic of Ireland faces Czechia in a one-off World Cup playoff semi-final at the Fortuna Arena in Prague, with kick-off at 7:45pm Irish time.
- Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrímsson secured the playoff spot with dramatic late victories, including Troy Parrott's hat-trick against Hungary; Miroslav Koubek took charge of the Czech team six months ago after a managerial overhaul.
- Betting markets favor the hosts with 10/1 odds for an Irish victory. Czech coach Koubek identified Irish striker Troy Parrott as a primary threat, saying "he is the type of player who can do everything."
- Winners advance to the Aviva Stadium on Tuesday for a final against Denmark or North Macedonia; defeat would immediately end the World Cup qualifying campaign for the losing side.
- The two nations have met 20 times since 1938, with Czechia winning 11 encounters to Ireland's six. Neither team has competed in the World Cup for at least two decades, raising the stakes considerably.
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The Sporting News brings you the latest expert tips and odds as Czechia take on Ireland in a UEFA playoff semi-final for the 2026 FIFA World Cup at the Fortuna Arena in Prague on Thursday night in Czechia.
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