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The Republic of Ireland has been placed in Group F for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers alongside Hungary, Armenia, and the winners of the upcoming Nations League quarter-final between Portugal and Denmark. The draw, held in Zurich this morning, confirmed that Ireland will face the winner of the Portugal-Denmark match, which will determine their top-seeded opponent. Ireland, who were placed …

Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson anticipates a close contest with few goals when his team faces Bulgaria in the Nations League promotion/relegation playoffs in March. He expressed relief at avoiding a challenging draw with Slovakia, as well as a potential matchup against Kosovo or Armenia, settling instead on a repeat encounter with Bulgaria. The last four competitive meetings between the two …