Portugal confirm Estádio Algarve for Ireland's next World Cup qualifier

Meanwhile, Ireland's upcoming friendlies against Andorra and Hungary will take place in Barcelona and Budapest respectively

The Estádio Algarve. Picture: David Maher / SPORTSFILE

The sunny Algarve should prove an attraction for fans to watch a Republic of Ireland side for the first time under Stephen Kenny in the World Cup qualifier against Portugal on September 1.

Travel restrictions during the pandemic, coupled with the Aviva Stadium being closed to fans, have meant supporters were unable to see any of Kenny’s first 11 matches.