How to watch Czechia vs Republic of Ireland: Free stream and TV details as Troy Parrott looks to work his magic again

Watch Czechia vs Republic of Ireland in the World Cup 2026 qualification play-offs today, as FourFourTwo brings you a comprehensive guide on live streams and TV coverage wherever you are in the world.

Republic of Ireland's last appearance at the World Cup finals is as famous and infamous as they come.

In 2002, Roy Keane and Mick McCarthy clashed to a film-worthy degree and the legendary midfielder headed for home. Ireland reached the second round and took Spain to penalties without him.

It's been slim pickings since then and head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson is the latest to try and fill McCarthy's shoes.

Read on as FourFourTwo brings you all the information on how to watch Czechia vs Republic of Ireland online, on TV, and from anywhere.

Watch Czechia vs Republic of Ireland for FREE

Czechia vs Republic of Ireland will be shown in Ireland on RTE Player and in Czechia on CT Sport.

❗ Coverage is geo-restricted, but you can use a VPN to get your usual access if you're away from Czechia right now – more on that below.

Watch Czechia vs Republic of Ireland from anywhere

Away from home for the game? That doesn't mean you have to miss out on watching Czechia vs Republic of Ireland. All you need is a VPN, a handy a piece of software that makes your devices appear to be in a different location.

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Is Czechia vs Republic of Ireland on TV in the UK?

There is no television coverage of Czechia vs Republic of Ireland in the UK but the match will be available on a pay-per-view basis via Amazon Prime.

Access will cost £2.49 but you don't need to be a Prime subscriber. Your standard Amazon account will suffice.

Watch selected World Cup 2026 qualifying play-offs on Prime

Some of this week's World Cup qualifiers are available to stream for £2.49 on Amazon Prime Video. All you need is a standard Amazon account.

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Is Czechia vs Republic of Ireland on TV in the US?

US-based football fans can watch Czechia vs Republic of Ireland on Fubo. Kick-off is at 3:45pm ET.

Watch World Cup play-offs on FuboTV

This World Cup qualifying play-off will be shown on the Fubo streaming channel, available in the United States.It will also be a pay-per-view fixture with it priced at $19.95.

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How to watch Czechia vs Republic of Ireland in Australia

Fans in Australia can watch Czechia vs Republic of Ireland and an impossibly huge amount of other football on Stan Sport.

Watch World Cup qualifying play-offs on Stan Sport

You'll need a base Stan subscription (AU$12 a month) and also the the Stan Sport add-on ($20 a month), so $32 a month. That's for a rolling streaming plan with the ability to stop at any point.

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Czechia vs Republic of Ireland: Preview

The Boys in Green have reached the finals of the World Cup just three times. The expanded 48-team format appears to be tailormade for them – a long-established international team forever on the qualification bubble or thereabouts.

Hallgrimsson's team are on a remarkable journey towards the United States, Canada and Mexico this summer. They went head-to-head with Hungary for a play-off spot and Troy Parrott's hat-trick saw them come from behind to win.

They were the away team when Parrott scored the all-important winner in the sixth minute of stoppage time, and they're the away team again in Prague today. You can bet they won't be fazed.

▶︎ Read More: World Cup Qualification play-offs streaming guide

Czechia finished second behind Croatia in their group and are themselves hunting for a World Cup finals return after five tournaments and 20 years away.

Now led by veteran head coach Miroslav Koubek, Czechia were knocked out in the group stage at World Cup 2006.

Today's winners will host either Denmark or Macedonia in next week's final, with a place in Group A – Mexico, South Africa and South Korea are waiting to find out their third opponent – up for grabs.

These teams haven't met since 2012 and Ireland's last trip to Prague was a 1-0 defeat at the home of Sparta Prague in qualifying for the European Championship way back in 2007. The legendary Marek Jankulovski scored the goal.

FourFourTwo's prediction

Czechia 1-2 Republic of Ireland

Somewhere among these UEFA play-offs there will be a noteworthy away win. Why not here?