Today is first time Ireland will have played in a FIFA U17 World Cup.
Today is a truly historic day for The U17's Ireland team.
As the team walk out onto pitch three in Al Rayyan, Qatar, and hear Amhrán na bhFiann, it will be the first time Ireland will have played in a FIFA U17 World Cup.
The Republic of Ireland kick off their maiden campaign this lunchtime.
Colin O'Brien's side take on Panama in Doha at half-twelve in their first match in Group J.

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