Czech Republic vs Ireland Live: World Cup Playoff Latest Result & Reaction

There were three opportunities for advancement tonight for teams from the British Isles.

Northern Ireland was easily defeated by Italy.

Bosnia and Herzegovina defeated Wales in a penalty shootout.

The Republic of Ireland lost to the Czech Republic in a penalty shootout.

Only four players have scored more than Troy Parrott’s six goals in European qualifying for the 2026 World Cup.

Parrott’s six goals have come in his last three matches.

It will be difficult to overcome.

Heimir Hallgrimsson’s men took a two-goal lead in the first half before conceding twice and losing on penalties.

Their World Cup dream is over and they will not advance to face Denmark in the next round.

This is John Clement with the final spot kick.

He breaks it up and hits Kelleher!

The Czech Republic has reached the play-off finals of the World Cup.

The Republic of Ireland is out!

Alan Browne is set to take the last of Ireland’s first five penalties.

He goes for the bottom left corner, but Kovar is there to keep him out once more!

The Czech Republic can win it now…

One miss from both teams.

Here’s Patrik Schick and he coolly curls the ball into the bottom left corner.

Finn Azaz has a chance to complicate matters, but he doesn’t!

Mitij Kaur leaps to the left and denies it!

Now it’s Mujmir Chatel’s turn.

No one remembers yet, but Chytil does!

He goes down to Kelleher’s right and the goalkeeper presses it!

Robbie Brady carries the ball for Ireland as the sirens blare inside the stadium.

The Irish go right and score!

Tomas Soucek steps up and fires a fine effort into the bottom right corner.

There is nothing to divide the teams.