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Ireland to face Mexico, South Korea and South Africa if they qualify for World Cup

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Manager Heimir Hallgrímsson says it’s a group ‘we would fancy qualifying from’

Your guide to World Cup Group A – Ireland’s potential opponents at the 2026 finals in North America

www.independent.ie

Ireland have learned their potential opponents at the 2026 World Cup as the winner of Ireland, Czechia, Denmark and North Macedonia in the March play-offs will join Group A next summer with hosts Mexico, South Africa and Korea Republic.

World Cup 2026 - who the UK's home nations and Ireland will play

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Scotland and England now know who they will face in the group stage of the next year's world cup.

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‘It’s a beatable group if we think of ourselves in it’ – Hallgrimsson pleased with Ireland’s possible World Cup opponents

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Heimir Hallgrimsson is confident that Ireland has what it takes to make it out of their potential 2026 World Cup group as this evening’s draw pitted them against Mexico, South Africa and South Korea, should the Boys in Green qualify via…

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Northern Ireland learn possible World Cup opponents

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Northern Ireland will face hosts Canada, Qatar and Switzerland in Group B of the World Cup if they come through March's tricky play-off.

Ireland may face Mexico, South Africa and South Korea

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The Republic of Ireland will face co-hosts Mexico, South Africa and South Korea if they qualify via the play-offs for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

'Fearless' Northern Ireland learn potential World Cup rivals

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Northern Ireland will face hosts Canada, Qatar and Switzerland in Group B of the World Cup if they come through March's tricky play-off.

Who could Republic of Ireland face at the 2026 World Cup? Groups revealed after draw

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Heimir Hallgrimsson’s side now know their fate if they come through World Cup qualifying

Who could Republic of Ireland face at the 2026 World Cup? Groups revealed after draw

Heimir Hallgrimsson’s side now know their fate if they come through World Cup qualifying

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Northern Ireland weekend weather forecast as unsettled conditions expected

A weather warning for wind was in place on Friday

Cork GAA chief blasts ‘preposterous’ All-Ireland hurling final rumours, as county board reveals €1.5m surplus for 2025

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Cork GAA chief executive officer Kevin O'Donovan has used the annual report to convention to address the “preposterous” rumours circulating about the county's hurling team after the All-Ireland final defeat to Tipperary last July.

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Ireland's prime minister breaks silence on Eurovision boycott

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Micheal Martin has backed national broadcaster RTE's decision to pull out of Eurovision after the European Broadcasting Union allowed Israel to participate amid the Gaza conflict

Wolvaardt 115*, all-round Luus set up South Africa's thumping win over Ireland

Wolvaardt's century off just 52 balls, the fastest for South Africa, helped them to their highest score in the format

Conor McGregor's appeal bid denied by Supreme Court of Ireland in civil sexual assault case

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The Supreme Court of Ireland rejected McGregor's bid for further appeal after a civil jury found him liable for sexually assaulting Nikita Hand in a Dublin hotel in 2018.

Lopes, McGinty and Brady big winners at Soccer Writers Ireland annual awards

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Shamrock Rovers were the big winners at today’s SSE Airtricity/Soccer Writers Ireland annual awards ceremony with captain Roberto Lopes and goalkeeper Ed McGinty each taking home individual prizes.

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Ireland fall to heavy T20 defeat in Cape Town

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Ireland fell to a 115-run defeat to World Cup finalists South Africa in the first T20 international on their winter tour.

Mystery drones seen over Ireland during Zelenskyy's visit

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After a number of drone sightings near European airports and military bases, mysterious aircraft were seen over Ireland as Ukraine's Zelenskyy visited.

Liam Delap set to become the latest player to snub Ireland for England

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Liam Delap is the latest player faced with the dilemma of whether to commit their international future to England or the Republic of Ireland.As was the case with Declan Rice, Jack Grealish and others,...

Sports News | Laura Wolvaardt Smashes Record T20I Hundred as SA Crush Ireland

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Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. South Africa women's cricketer Laura Wolvaardt smashed an unbeaten 115 off just 56 deliveries -- the fastest T20I century by a South African woman -- to power the hosts to a commanding…