Soccer: World Cup play-off to be over two legs

FIFA has confirmed that Ireland's World Cup play-off will be decided over two legs, ending speculation that the tie could have been decided by one game at a neutral venue.

FIFA has confirmed that Ireland's World Cup play-off will be decided over two legs, ending speculation that the tie could have been decided by one game at a neutral venue.

An FAI delegation has been meeting with soccer's world governing body in Prague. The delegation was told that the first leg of the play-offs will be played at Lansdowne Road on Saturday, November 10th.

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