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Can Ireland pick up another scalp on their way to a potential World Cup?

Troy Parrott of Republic of Ireland celebrates after scoring his side's first goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group F Qualifier match between Republic of Ireland and Portugal at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.
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Czech Republic take on Ireland this Thursday in a crucial World Cup play-off qualifying semi-final with free streaming available on RTE Player (Ireland).

Kick-off is at 3:45 p.m. ET / 7:45 p.m. GMT / 6:45 a.m. AEDT (Friday).

Czech Republic vs Ireland: Free Stream

Ireland will have been delighted simply to make it this far, with Troy Parrott’s last-gasp goal against Hungary securing this play-off tie. Now, however, they find themselves just two games away from their first World Cup since 2002, and they won’t be content with merely making up the numbers.

Parrott is the man the Boys in Green will look to, having scored five goals across in his previous two qualifiers.

For the Czech Republic, a return to the World Cup has also been a long time coming. They have not qualified since 2006 and, while the players will be desperate to win, attention has been diverted elsewhere, with the country’s football system currently embroiled in a match-fixing scandal.

Read on as we show you how to watch Czech Republic vs Ireland from anywhere in the world for free with a VPN.

How to watch Czech Republic vs Ireland live streams for free

Soccer fans in Ireland are in luck as RTE Player are streaming the match between Czech Republic and Republic of Ireland completely free.

RTE Player doesn't even require an account. Just head to RTE2 at 3 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. GMT and watch the game at no cost.

CT Sport in the Czech Republic will also broadcast the game for free.

Not at home right now? Use NordVPN or another VPN service to trick your device into thinking you're at home in one of the countries that has the coverage for free.

How to watch Czech Republic vs Ireland live streams from anywhere

Outside the country and worried about missing your stream of Czech Republic vs Ireland? Fear not, because a VPN will help you access your home coverage of the game.

The software sets your devices to appear to be back in your home country regardless of where in the world you are. So, it's ideal for sports fans away on vacation or on business. Our favorite is NordVPN. It's the best on the market:

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Using a VPN is incredibly simple.

1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite.

2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance if you're in the U.S. and want to watch Czech Republic vs Ireland, you'd select 'Ireland' from the list.

3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Head to RTE Player and watch the game right now.

What devices is RTE Player available on?

  • Amazon Fire (Tablets, Cube, Stick, and Fire TVs)
  • Android TV (please note: some models may not be supported)
  • Android (Mobile & Tablet – Android 7.0 and above)
  • Apple TV (tvOS 14 or later)
  • Google TV (including Chromecast with Google TV and NVIDIA Shield)
  • Freely
  • Freesat (please note: some models may not be supported)
  • Freeview Play (TVs and set-top boxes – some models may not be supported)
  • iOS (iPhone & iPad – iOS 14 and above)
  • LG Smart TVs (2016–2024 models)
  • NOW Smart Sticks and Boxes (minimum firmware version 11.5.0)
  • PlayStation (PS4 and PS5)
  • Roku (Stick & Roku OS-powered TVs – minimum firmware version 11.5.0)
  • Samsung Smart TVs (2017 and newer models)
  • Sky (Sky Q, Sky Glass, and Sky Stream puck)
  • Virgin Media (360, Stream, and TiVo)
  • YouView (BT, Humax, Sony, and TalkTalk boxes)
  • Xbox (One, Series X, and Series S)

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Jacob Jones
Jacob Jones
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Jacob is a journalist and editor based in the UK. He studied Specialist Sports Journalism at the University of Derby, graduating with First-Class Honours. He has contributed articles to Football League World and previously worked at Yeovil Town Football Club. Jacob’s expertise spans streaming services and sports, with a particular passion for football, cricket, and rugby union.

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