Watch Czechia vs Ireland FREE live streams to find out who advances to the playoff final and remains with a chance to qualify for the 2026 World Cup in the USA, Canada and Mexico.
Veteran coach Miroslav Koubek has since taken the reins and has named an experienced squad for the vital play-off clash. The 74-year-old has persuaded in-form midfielder Vladimír Darida, 35, to sit out while Bayer Leverkusen forward Patrik Schick is fit, with a late call-up for Lyon forward Pavel Šulc.
Ireland, meanwhile, hope to carry the momentum of a seemingly impossible playoff spot in the most dramatic fashion. Heimir Hallgrímsson’s side followed up a 2-0 win over Portugal with a 3-2 win against Hungary that kept their World Cup dreams alive.
Troy Parrott was the hero in Budapest as he scored twice in the final 10 minutes, including a 96th-minute winner, to complete a remarkable hat-trick. The 24-year-old AZ Alkmaar striker is ready to lead the line again and could be supported by Sammie Szmodics, who returned to the squad after missing the previous international injury.
The winner will meet Denmark or North Macedonia in Tuesday’s playoff final.
Read on for our guide to where to watch Czechia vs Ireland live streams online, on TV and potentially free wherever you are.
Can I stream Czechia vs Ireland for free?
Czechia vs Ireland is free-to-air on RTÉ Player in Ireland.
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How to watch Czech Republic vs Ireland live streams in USA
Fans based in the US can watch Czechia vs Ireland on the ViX streaming platform.
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How to watch Czech Republic vs Ireland live streams in UK
The game Czechia vs Republic of Ireland will be shown on Amazon Prime Video.
You don’t need an Amazon Prime Video account to watch, but the 2026 World Cup qualifiers are all PPV events costing £2.49 each.
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How to watch Czech Republic vs Ireland live streams in Canada
DAZN shows the match between the Czech Republic and Ireland in Canada.
Plans start at CA$24.99 per month, with NFL, Champions League, Europa League and EFL action all included.
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How to watch Czech Republic vs Ireland live streams in Australia
Czech Republic vs Ireland can be watched Stan Sports in Australia.
Stan Sports subscriptions cost AU$20 per month on top of a Stan subscription which starts at AU$12 per month.
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How to watch Czech Republic vs Ireland live streams in New Zealand
Sky Sports NZ is the rights holder of the Czech Republic vs Ireland in New Zealand, with Sky Sport Select showing the 2026 World Cup play-offs.
You can access Sky Sport via satellite TV or get a live stream included Sky Sports now subscription service from $29.99 per day or $54.99 per month.
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When does Czech Republic vs Ireland start?
The match between the Czech Republic and Ireland starts at 7:45 PM GMT / 3:45 PM ET / 12:45 PM PT Thursday, March 26.
It’s 6.45am AEDT Friday 27 March in Australia and 8.45am NZDT in New Zealand.
Can I watch Czechia vs Ireland on my mobile?
Of course, most broadcasters have streaming services that you can access via mobile apps or via your phone’s browser.
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