Prague, March 26, 2026 (AFP) - Czechs fight back to beat Ireland in World Cup play-off

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2026-03-27

Goalkeeper Matej Kovar saved two penalties in a shootout to take the Czech Republic past Ireland in their 2026 World Cup play-off in Prague on Thursday. Eyeing their first World Cup berth since 2006, the Czechs now face Denmark in the play-off final in Prague on March 31 for a ticket to the tournament hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico. The winner of this play-off bracket will face Mexico, South Africa and South Korea in Group A of th......

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