Cork City's Cillian Murphy nets hat-trick as Ireland seal spot at U17 World Cup

Unfortunately, Croatia’s 1-1 draw with Poland ended the young Boys in Green’s chance of reaching the 2026 Euros in Estonia though.

BACK-TO-BACK: The Republic of Ireland have qualified for the Under-17 World Cup. Pic: FAI.

Ireland 7 Slovakia 0

The Republic of Ireland have qualified for the Under-17 World Cup after a first-half hat-trick from Cork City’s Cillian Murphy inspired them to the huge victory over Slovakia they needed.