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 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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