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'Ireland is a very unpleasant and tenacious opponent': Czech Republic react to World Cup playoff draw
Wales will have to overcome Italy or Northern Ireland if they are to reach only their third World Cup. Craig Bellamy's side have been drawn at home against Bosnia and Herzegovina in their play-off semi-final. Wales‚ who are ranked 39 places above their opponents‚ will be strong favourites to progress. Should they advance‚ they will face the winner of Italy's semi-final tie against northern Ireland in what promises to be a scintillating play-off showdown. The Azzurri are the highest-ranked team in the draw and are desperate to avoid missing a third consecutive World Cup - even if it means ending Wales' hopes.
Follow Daily Mail Sport's live blog of the European play-off draw for the 2026 World Cup as the Republic of Ireland‚ Wales and Northern Ireland are set to learn qualification fate.
The fallout of Jamaica's failure to qualify automatically for next year's World Cup and Steve McClaren's shock resignation has continued‚ with a former Premier League player calling the manager's decision as 'tacky' and 'tasteless'. Jamaica were given a double shock within minutes on Tuesday night; first when a 0-0 draw at home to Curacao saw them resigned to a qualifying play-off spot for next year's final. Then shortly afterwards McClaren resigned as manager during his post-match press conference. During his speech‚ the 64-year-old said: 'It is the responsibility of the leader to step forward‚ take accountability and make decisions in the best interests of the team.
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