Republic of Ireland Men's Football Team

Szmodics taken to Czech hospital after collision, published at 08:15 GMT 27 March
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Football
'Growth' for Republic of Ireland despite Prague pain, published at 06:23 GMT 27 March
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R. of Ireland Men
Pain the overriding emotion for Hallgrimsson, published at 00:51 GMT 27 March
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World Cup
Czech Republic v Republic of Ireland - who impressed you?, published at 20:42 GMT 26 March
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R. of Ireland Men
Czech Republic v Republic of Ireland - who impressed you? , published at 20:31 GMT 26 March
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Football
Czech Republic end Irish hopes with shootout win, published at 23:20 GMT 26 March
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Football
Republic of Ireland not dwelling on past hurt - Coleman, published at 11:28 GMT 25 March
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R. of Ireland Men
Vale always felt 'connected' to Republic of Ireland, published at 07:46 GMT 25 March
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World Cup
'He can do everything' - Parrott carries Irish hopes, published at 07:31 GMT 25 March
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R. of Ireland Men
We must carry winning momentum into Prague - Egan, published at 18:13 GMT 24 March
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World Cup
O'Shea hopes for 'straightforward' contract talks, published at 13:05 GMT 24 March
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World Cup
Volcanoes, connection & disrespect - the making of Hallgrimsson, published at 07:10 GMT 24 March
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R. of Ireland Men
Republic of Ireland quietly confident for 'cup final', published at 16:31 GMT 23 March
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R. of Ireland Men
'Perfect time' for Vale - but who is new Republic of Ireland call-up?, published at 17:28 GMT 19 March
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Irish Football
Former England U19s captain Vale in Republic of Ireland squad, published at 12:29 GMT 19 March
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R. of Ireland Men
Roma striker Ferguson out of World Cup play-off, published at 14:55 GMT 7 March
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Football
Atherton switches from NI to Republic of Ireland, published at 11:27 GMT 26 February
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Irish Football
Dublin to host Republic of Ireland-Israel game, published at 16:22 GMT 25 February
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R. of Ireland Men
Ward would support players over Israel concerns, published at 14:55 GMT 17 February
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Football
Republic of Ireland will fulfil Israel games - FAI, published at 13:19 GMT 13 February
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R. of Ireland Men
Who are NI's potential Nations League opponents?, published at 08:15 GMT 12 February
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Irish Football
Republic of Ireland to face Qatar & Canada in friendlies, published at 15:44 GMT 10 February
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R. of Ireland Men
Quartet of World Cup berths up for grabs in 2026, published at 10:20 GMT 30 December 2025
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World Cup
Republic of Ireland learn potential World Cup opponents published at 19:13 GMT 5 December 2025
Andy Gray
BBC Sport NI Journalist
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Troy Parrott's last-gasp winner in Hungary booked the Republic of Ireland's place in the World Cup play-offs
The Republic of Ireland will face hosts Mexico, South Africa and South Korea in Group A in the World Cup if they come through March's play-offs.
Troy Parrott's last-gasp winner in Hungary, which came days after a double against Cristiano's Ronaldo's Portugal, secured an unlikely play-off for the Republic of Ireland.
Heimir Hallgrmsson's side travel to the Czech Republic in Prague on 26 March in the play-off semi-final.
If they win in Prague, then they would face a winner-takes-all final against either Denmark or North Macedonia at home on 31 March.
If they progress to the finals, Heimir Hallgrimsson's side would face South Korea in their opening match on 11 June in Guadalajara.
They would then take on South Africa in Atlanta on 18 June, and would finish Group A against hosts Mexico at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico Stadium on 24 June.
The Republic of Ireland last played at a World Cup in 2002, when they were knocked out by Spain on penalties in the last-16.