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The Republic of Ireland have found their way to the World Cup 2026 final After the draw for the playoffs,
troy parrotSent a brilliant winner in the last minute against Hungary Ireland reach play-offs behind group winners Portugal, keeping their World Cup dreams alive.
While Heimir Hallgrimsson’s side will still be savoring the glory they experienced in Budapest on Sunday, they are now among the 16 remaining European nations whose hopes are pinned on the dreaded March play-offs that follow. The World Cup group-stage draw is held on 5 December,
Of that squad, only four will advance to next summer’s finals held in the United States, Canada and Mexico – and Ireland have found out who they need to beat to reach their first World Cup since 2002.
Here’s everything you need to know:
When will the World Cup 2026 playoffs take place?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification – UEFA second round will take place in March next year. there will be semi-finals on 26th MarchThe winners of each ‘path’ advance to the finals. on 31st march,
Both fixtures will be single-leg knockout matches, with the Republic of Ireland placed in Pot 3 for Thursday’s draw along with Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Kosovo.
semi final
Will travel to the Republic of Ireland Czechia for their semi-finals on 26 March.
Last
If the Republic of Ireland beats Czechia, they will advance to face either side in the final on 31 March Denmark or North Macedonia At home
What is the full semi-final draw?
path a
Italy 🇮🇹 vs Northern Ireland
Wales 🏴Ԡ Died (home final)
path b
Ukraine 🇺🇦 vs. Sweden 🇸🇪 (home final)
Poland 🇵🇱 in Albania 🇦🇱
path c
turkey in romania 🇷🇴
Slovakia 🇸🇰 in Kosova 🇽🇰 (home final)
path d
Denmark 🇩🇰 vs North Macedonia 🇲🇰
Czechia 🇨🇿 vs Republic of Ireland 🇮🇪 (home final)
When is the World Cup 2026 group stage draw?
Draw will be held for 2026 World Cup 5pm GMT/12am EST But Friday 5th DecemberAt the Kennedy Center in Washington DC. us President donald trump Attendance is expected.