What's next for Ireland after World Cup despair in Prague? 

What does 2026 now have in store for Heimir Hallgrímsson's men?

Ireland players react as the World Cup dream comes to an end. Picture: INPHO/Ryan Byrne

The World Cup dream is dead but Ireland's responsibilities to Uefa's qualifiying process don't end with defeat to Czechia on penalties.

Next up is a 'friendly' with North Macedonia on Tuesday at Aviva Stadium (7.45pm). The North Madeconians were also defeated at the 'semi-final' stage, losing 4-0 to Denmark last night.