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Countdown On For The ROI World Cup Playoff Semi-Final Against Czechia Tonight

Thursday, 26 March 2026 10:16

By Emma O'Connor

Ireland Squad via @fai.ie

Kick-off in the Fortuna Arena at 7:45pm.

The countdown is on for the Republic of Ireland's World Cup playoff semi-final against Czechia in Prague tonight.

Kick-off in the Fortuna Arena at 7:45pm

There are 1,000 tickets allocated for away fans at the Arena tonight, but thousands more have made the pilgrimage to the Czech capital.

It's understood, over 6,000 Irish supporters travelled to Prague for tonight's showdown.

If Ireland get a win in Prague, a game at Aviva Stadium against either Denmark or North Macedonia awaits.

The Denmark v North Macedonia game will be played in Copenhagen at the same time as the Ireland game tonight.

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