History for Ireland U17s as they qualify for World Cup

Qatar will host the expanded 48-nation tournament between November 5-27. Ireland’s last appearance at an underage men's World Cup was in 2003.

Ireland have qualified for the U17 World Cup after finishing as one of the four best runners-up across the seven groups. Pic: Ben McShane/Sportsfile

Ireland have qualified for their first-ever U17 World Cup after another Jaden Umeh inspired win earned them a place among the 11 European qualifiers heading to Qatar in November.

Although Belgium took the sole ticket to the summer Euros from the mini-group, starting with a 1-0 win over Ireland last Thursday, Colin O’Brien’s side followed up the 2-0 weekend victory over hosts Poland by thumping Iceland 5-0.