World Cup play-off draw, as it happened: Ireland to face Czechia in semi-final

The Boys in Green will host Denmark or North Macedonia if they beat the Czechs.

Thu, 20 Nov, 2025 - 13:25

Adrian Russell

1.30pm Thanks for joining us today. John Fallon has been speaking to Ireland boss, Heimir Hallgrímsson and we'll have reaction and analysis throughout the day.

It's a trip to Prague in March and the huge incentive of a home final.

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