Czechia facing Ireland in World Cup playoffs semi-final in Prague

Czechia are set to face the Republic of Ireland in a World Cup playoffs semi-final in Prague on Thursday evening. Thousands of Irish fans have made their way to the Czech capital, despite the fact only a little over 1,000 tickets have been allocated to the visitors for the clash at the 19,000-capacity Fortuna Arena.

The victors will go through to a playoff final next Tuesday, in either Prague or Dublin, against the winners of match between Denmark and North Macedonia.