First exclusive look at RTÉ’s promo as Ireland prepare to take on Czechia
Every Moment, Every Generation
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36 years after George Hamilton’s immortal words as Dave O’Leary prepared to take what turned out to be Ireland’s winning penalty against Romania at Italia 90, and a generation since Ireland last qualified for the World Cup in 2002, a nation holds its breath once again.
On Thursday 26 March Heimir Hallgrímsson takes his Republic of Ireland side to Prague to face Czechia in a FIFA World Cup 2026 play-off in Ireland’s biggest game since those heady days decades ago.
The winners will face either Denmark or North Macedonia in a play-off final at home on Tuesday 31 March. All the action will be live and free-to-air across RTÉ.
FIFA World Cup 2026 Play-Off – Czechia v Republic of Ireland, Thursday 26th March, 7.00pm, RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player.
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Date: Friday 6 March 2026
For more information:
Fergus McCormack, Communications Lead | fergus.mccormack@rte.ie
