World Cup - Qualification Europe · Semi-finals Fortuna Arena
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Czech Republic vs Republic of Ireland
Czech Republic and Republic of Ireland drew 2-2 on 26 Mar 2026. Competition: World Cup - Qualification Europe, Semi-finals. Venue: Fortuna Arena. Penalty shootout: 4 - 3. Scorers: M. Kovar, L. Krejci. Highest rated player: L. Krejčí (9.3). On this page: live score, lineups, match statistics, player ratings, timeline, box score.
Czech Republic vs Republic of Ireland: Summary
Win probability
Pre-match
Czech Republic48%Draw28%Republic of Ireland24.1%
Czech Republic is most likely to win the game against Republic of Ireland.
Live
Czech Republic6.2%Draw87.6%Republic of Ireland6.2%
The match will most likely result in a draw.
Model probabilities provided by the data feed.
Scorers
(23')M. Kovar⚽
⚽L. Krejci(86')assist: M. Sadilek
Top performers
7
L. KrejčíCzech Republic
9.3Rating
1Goals
2On target
4
D. O'SheaRepublic of Ireland
7.9Rating
1Key passes
1Tackles
22
N. CollinsRepublic of Ireland
7.5Rating
1Tackles
14Duels won
Match pulse
Home: Czech RepublicAway: Republic of Ireland
58%Possession %42%
3Shots on target3
6Corners9
25Fouls14
1Yellow cards2
Match info
RefereeNyberg, Glenn
StadiumFortuna Arena, Prague
RoundSemi-finals
Formations3-4-3 · 3-4-2-1