Ireland v Czech Republic: All the details on the Boys in Green's biggest game in years

James Cox

Ireland travel to Prague to face the Czech Republic on Thursday with all eyes on this summer's World Cup.

Here's everything you need to know about the big game.

What time is it and where can I watch?

Kick off is at 7.45pm, with coverage on RTÉ 2 starting from 7pm.

What comes after the playoff semi-final?

The winners of the game will face either Denmark or North Macedonia with a place in the World Cup at stake.

Ireland will have a huge advantage if they make the playoff final as the game will take place at the Aviva Stadium on Tuesday, March 31st. While it is a demoralising prospect, if the Boys in Green lose they will face the other losing semi-finalist in a friendly game.

Form

Heimir Hallgrímsson's side will be riding high after the stunning victories over Hungary and Portugal brought them to this stage.

Troy Parrott was the match-winner in those November encounters, and he is still in fine form.

For club and country, Parrott has scored an impressive 34 goals this season.

The Irish squad will also be boosted by the return of experienced duo Robbie Brady and Seamus Coleman.

Harvey Vale of QPR provides and unknown entity and the talented attacking midfielder could be an option for Hallgrímsson.

The Czech Republic have won 15 of their last 18 home ties. However, they also suffered a 2-1 loss to the Faroe Islands in qualifying.

West Ham's Tomáš Souček and Bayer Leverkusen striker Patrik Schick are the key men for the hosts.

What group would Ireland be in if they qualify?

We're getting ahead of ourselves here, but why not dream?

Ireland would be in Group A at the World Cup. This means games against South Korea in Guadalajara on Jun 12th, South Africa in Atlanta on June 18th and co-hosts Mexico in Mexico City on June 25th.

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