When to watch Czech Republic vs. Republic of Ireland
- Thursday, March 26 at 2:45 p.m. ET (11:45 a.m. PT).
Where to watch
- Czech Republic vs. Republic of Ireland will air in the US on Fubo and ViX.
Ireland is hoping to move a step closer to ending a 24-year absence from soccer’s biggest stage as it faces the Czech Republic today in this FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinal playoff match.
Heimir Hallgrímsson’s Irishmen come into this crucial game on a high, having turned around their fortune with three straight winsin Group F, including a standout victory in Dublin over Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal.
The Czechs were disappointing in Group L, missing out on a top spot in large part due to a humbling 2-1 defeat to the Faroe Islands (pop. 55,000) — a dreadful result that led to Ivan Hašek being sacked as head coach. Another former Slavia Prague boss, Miroslav Koubek, takes charge for the hosts today as they look to maintain their strong home record against Ireland.
The reward for today’s winner is a home playoff final next Tuesday against the victor of the other semifinal between Denmark and North Macedonia.
The Czech Republic takes on the Republic of Ireland at the Fortuna Arena in Prague on Thursday, March. 26. Kickoff is set for 8:45 p.m. CET local time in Czechia. That makes it a 7:45 p.m. GMT start in the UK and Ireland and a 3:45 p.m. ET or 12:45 p.m. PT start in the US and Canada. For viewers in Australia, the game gets underway at 6:45 a.m. AEDT on Friday morning.
Livestream the Czech Republic vs. Republic of Ireland match in the US
Today’s game is available to watch in the US on Fubo. This match is also available to watch in the US on the Spanish-language streaming service, ViX.
How to watch the Czech Republic vs. Republic of Ireland match from anywhere with a VPN
If you’re traveling abroad and want to keep up with all the World Cup qualifier action while away from home, a VPN can help enhance your privacy and security when streaming.
It encrypts your traffic and prevents your internet service provider from throttling your speeds. Additionally, it can be helpful when connecting to public Wi-Fi networks while traveling, providing an extra layer of protection for your devices and logins. VPNs are legal in many countries, including the US and Canada, and can be used for legitimate purposes such as improving online privacy and security.
However, some streaming services may have policies restricting VPN use to access region-specific content. If you’re considering a VPN for streaming, check the platform’s terms of service to ensure compliance.
If you choose to use a VPN, follow the provider’s installation instructions, ensuring you’re connected securely and in compliance with applicable laws and service agreements. Some streaming platforms may block access when a VPN is detected, so verifying if your streaming subscription allows VPN use is crucial.
Livestream the Czech Republic vs. Republic of Ireland match for free in Ireland
The great news for the Boys in Green supporters is that live coverage for this crucial World Cup qualifier playoff is on free-to-air terrestrial broadcaster RTÉ, with the match set to be shown on RTÉ 2. That also means you’ll be able to livestream the game for free via the network’s online platform RTÉ player. Coverage begins at 7 p.m.
Livestream the Czech Republic vs. Republic of Ireland match in the UK
Prime Video is showing this World Cup qualifier clash live in the UK via pay-per-view.
Livestream the Czech Republic vs. Republic of Ireland match in Australia
Football fans Down Under can watch this match on streaming service Stan Sport.
Livestream the Czech Republic vs. Republic of Ireland match in Canada
If you want to stream this game live in Canada, you’ll need to subscribe to DAZN Canada.
