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Ireland's World Cup Dream Is Over After Defeat To Czechia

On Thursday night, Ireland's hopes of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup ended after they lost to Cze...
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6:30 PM - 27 Mar 2026



The Last Word With Matt Cooper

Ireland's World Cup Dream Is Over After Defeat To Czechia

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Today FM

6:30 PM - 27 Mar 2026

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On Thursday night, Ireland's hopes of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup ended after they lost to Czechia on penalties in the playoff semi-final at the Fortuna Arena in Prague.

Heimir Hallgrimsson's side went 2-0 up early in the game but they will have regrets about how they allowed the Czechs back into the contest.

Gavin Cooney of The42.ie and former Ireland international Tony Cascarino speak to Matt about the result.

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