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The Republic of Ireland now know what their fate will be if they qualify for the 2026 fifa world cup After the draw for the tournament was made.
An expanded edition of soccer’s biggest event will be held in the United States, Mexico and Canada next year, with Heimir Hallgrimsson’s side hoping to make it as one of the 48 teams from North America.
Ireland kept their dreams of a first World Cup since 2002 alive in sensational fashion, beating Portugal in Dublin earlier troy parrot snatched a Last-gasp winner in Budapest lifts Hungary into second place Have confirmed their place in the play-offs in Group F.
they have Advance to Path D of the second round of World Cup qualifying and will travel to the Czech Republic for their semi-finals on March 26.
If Ireland is victorious in the semi-finals, they will face either Denmark or North Macedonia in the final on 31 March.
Win that match and Ireland will take their place in Group A along with Mexico, South Africa and South Korea.
Republic of Ireland’s probable group stage schedule at the 2026 World Cup
June 11: UEFA Path D Winner vs. South Korea (Estadio Akron, Zapopan)
18th June: UEFA Path D Winner vs South Africa (Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta)
June 24: UEFA Path D Winner vs. Mexico (Estadio Azteca, Mexico City)