World Cup playoff podcast: The view from the Czechs ahead of Ireland showdown

Brendan O'Brien, in Prague, speaks to journalist Jonas Bartos about the mood around the Czechia squad, how they rate Ireland and what we can expect on Thursday night. 
Tue, 24 Mar, 2026 - 17:01
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