Czech Republic RCH
2(4)
Schick 26' (p), Ladislav Krejci 85'
Czech Republic
Ireland IRL
2(3)
Troy Parrott 18' (p), Matej Kovar 22' (o.g.)
Ireland
Finished
World Cup 2026

Czechia vs Ireland: how to watch the UEFA World Cup qualifying playoff single-elimination match

A single game, no margin for error, as Czechia and Ireland collide with a World Cup playoff final place hanging in the balance.

A single game, no margin for error, as Czechia and Ireland collide with a World Cup playoff final place hanging in the balance.
ATTILA KISBENEDEK
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A place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup is on the line as Czechia and Ireland meet in a high-stakes, single-elimination UEFA playoff. With no second chances and everything to lose, both sides come into this clash knowing that one decisive moment could define their entire campaign. Expect a tense, physical battle between two evenly matched European teams with contrasting styles but the same objective: survive and advance.

What time does Czechia vs Ireland start?

The game between Czechia and Ireland will be played on Thursday, March 26, 2026, in the Fortuna Arena, Prague, Czechia, with kick off at 3:45 p.m. ET / 12:45 p.m. PT.

How can I watch Czechia vs Ireland?

The following channels will be broadcasting the game live in the US: Fubo/ViX.

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Form guide for Czechia vs Ireland

Let’s have a look at the most recent games for these two teams:

Czechia

  • Czechia 6-0 Gibraltar
  • Czechia 0-0 Croatia
  • Montenegro 0-2 Czechia
  • Croatia 5-1 Czechia
  • Czechia 2-0 Montenegro 

Ireland

  • Hungary 2-3 Ireland
  • Ireland 2-0 Portugal
  • Ireland 1-0 Armenia
  • Portugal 1-0 Ireland
  • Armenia 2-1 Ireland 

Who is the referee for Czechia vs Ireland?

The official in charge of this game is Glenn Nyberg of Sweden.

He will be assisted on the sidelines by Mahbod Beigi and Andreas Söderkvist, both also from Sweden. The 4th official is Umut Meler (TUR) and the VAR is Bram Van Driessche (BEL), assisted by Spain’s Guillermo Cuadra Fernandez.

Czechia vs Ireland prediction

This has all the ingredients of a tight playoff battle. Czechia arrive with slightly stronger attacking consistency, while Ireland tend to keep games close and physical. If the match opens up, Czechia may have the edge in quality in the final third.

Prediction: Czechia 1–0 Ireland

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Leaders
Total goals scored
Total goalkeeper saves
Shot assist
Ryan Manning
11
Fouls committed
Fouls received
Lukás Cerv
16
Player receives a yellow card for an infringement
Recoveries of possession
Passes per game
Ladislav Krejci
62.3
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