Ireland drawn in group with Hungary, Armenia and Portugal or Denmark for World Cup qualifiers

The Republic of Ireland have been drawn into Group F for the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers.

Heimir Hallgrimsson’s team will face the winners of the Nations League quarter-final between Portugal and Denmark, along with Hungary and Armenia.

Ireland will also face a Nations League promotion-relegation play-off tie in March against Bulgaria.

Northern Ireland will face either Germany or Italy – each four-time World Cup winners – plus Slovakia and Luxembourg as they seek a first qualification since 1986.