Finn Azaz is likely to play a crucial role when Ireland take on the Czech Republic in Thursday's World Cup playoff. I think this team must win on keeping clean sheets or conceding as few goals as possible,” Hallgrímsson said. Strength and conditioning coach Pepe Lázaro Ramírez with manager Heimir Hallgrímsson at a Republic of Ireland training session on Monday. Séamus Coleman could feature for Ireland against the Czech Republic despite hardly playing just 10 minutes for Everton since Ireland's win in Hungary. Parrott, Ogbene and Azaz are set to be fit to play against the Czech Republic.

Source: The Irish Times March 24, 2026 13:01 UTC