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World Cup playoff draw live updates: Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland await their fate

Heimir Hallgrímsson’s team will be in pot 3 for today’s draw in Zurich, with Northern Ireland in pot 4

Fifa World Cup Trophy on display in New York City. Photograph: Mike Stobe/FIFA via Getty
Fifa World Cup Trophy on display in New York City. Photograph: Mike Stobe/FIFA via Getty
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David Gorman
Thu Nov 20 2025 - 11:34
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