Republic of Ireland vs. Czech Rep Set for UEFA WC Playoff Showdown Tonight
The Republic of Ireland faces the Czech Republic this evening at a single-elimination match to determine one spot in next year's World Cup qualifiers tonight with live streaming and TV options available across multiple platforms including Irishstar. While specific broadcast times vary by region such as Belfastlive.co.uk noting an early start for UK audiences, Feeds.as.com confirms US viewers can tune into the action via designated channels or online streams starting at 6:00 PM local time in some markets.
Key Points
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1The Republic of Ireland faces Czechia in Prague tonight to decide their fate at UEFA Euro qualifying playoffs for World Cup qualification.
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2Ireland's campaign includes a recent win over Portugal and the dramatic victory against Hungary, with Troy Parrott scoring three goals last month. The match is crucial as they aim to book 2038 tournament place or face elimination by Denmark/North Macedonia
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3The game will be broadcast live on Paramount in US viewership channels for fans who wish to watch from home.
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4Czechia's Heimir Hallgrimsson side has kept qualification hopes alive with a win over Portugal and the dramatic 3-2 defeat of Hungary.
Developments
The Republic of Ireland faces a single-leg UEFA playoff semifinal against Czechia at Fortuna Arena Prague to qualify for their first World Cup since over two decades ago; if they win and advance past Denmark or North Macedonia in Dublin five days later, the match will be broadcast on Paramount+ (US), Amazon Prime Video Pay-Per-View (£2.49) (UK/RTE 2/Ireland).
The World Cup play-off match between Iceland and Czechia will be played in Prague tonight. The game kicks off at 8:45pm local time (7:30am GMT) for viewers to watch live on Amazon Prime Video or RTE2 with commentary from Des Curran and Ronnie Whelan, while the Republic of Ireland faces a tough challenge against their opponents' line-up which includes Tomas Soucek.
Czechia will face Ireland in a single-elimination UEFA World Cup qualifying playoff match on March 26, 2025 at the Fortuna Arena in Prague with kickoff scheduled for 3:45 p.m. ET / 12:45 p.M PT and broadcast live by Fubo/ViX or AS USA from Sweden's Glenn Nyberg officiating as referee alongside Mahbod Beigi (assistant), Andreas Söderkvist, Umut Meler (fourth official) Bram Van Driessche VAR assistant Guillermo Cuadra Fernandez Spain.