Ireland v Czech Republic: All the details on the Boys in Green's biggest game in yearsJames CoxIreland travel to Prague to face the Czech Republic on Thursday with all eyes on this summer's World Cup. The winners of the game will face either Denmark or North Macedonia with a place in the World Cup at stake. Ireland will have a huge advantage if they make the playoff final as the game will take place at the Aviva Stadium on Tuesday, March 31st. While it is a demoralising prospect, if the Boys in Green lose they will face the other losing semi-finalist in a friendly game. The Czech Republic have won 15 of their last 18 home ties.

Source: Irish Independent March 23, 2026 18:20 UTC