Republic of Ireland will take on Czech Republic in the FIFA World Cup play-off semi-finals, with Denmark or North Macedonia awaiting in the final, which would be in Dublin if the Boys in Green progress.

BBC Sport looks at the Republic of Ireland's record against the Czech Republic ahead of their play-off semi-final.

REPUBLIC of Ireland supporters look set for a nightmare scramble to secure tickets for next March’s huge World Cup play-off semi-final away to the Czech Republic. Heimir Hallgrímsson’s side will

Beating a Czech Republic side that lost to the Faroe Islands in qualifying on March 26 will earn the Republic of Ireland home advantage for a straight shootout for the World Cup against the winners of Denmark or North Macedonia at the Aviva Stadium semi the following Tuesday (March 31).

The 17.45 flight from Dublin to Prague on March 25th is sold out, while anyone flying on the two other flights that day will need to fork out over €325. The one flight departing Dublin Airport on March 24th is currently priced at €313.99. There are no Ryanair flights scheduled from Cork or Belfast to Prague.

FAI brass have confirmed key scheduling details for Ireland’s World Cup 2026 play-off campaign. The Boys in Green will face the Czech Republic in Prague on 26 March 2026, and demand for seats to