Ireland to play Czech Republic in World Cup play off semi-final

Ottoline Spearman

Ireland will play Czech Republic in the World Cup play off semi-final, set to be an away game at the end of March.

Denmark would be a possible opponent if the team makes it to the final, and Ireland would also host the final if they beat Czech Republic.

Meanwhile, Northern Ireland will play Italy in an away game.

The full playoffs stand as:

Path A

• Italy v Northern Ireland
• Wales v Bosnia and Herzegovina

Path B:

• Ukraine v Sweden
• Poland v Albania

Path C:

• Turkey v Romania
• Slovakia v Kosovo

Path D:

• Denmark v North Macedonia
• Czech Republic v Republic of Ireland