The Republic of Ireland now know who they will have to beat to qualify for the World Cup 2026 Get the Adam Clery Football Column. A newsletter that unpacks the absurdities and oddities of the beautiful game The ACFC newsletter: unpacking football’s absurdities Unpack football’s oddities with the ACFC newsletter Email * SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy notice The Republic of Ireland have discovered their route to the World