Ireland’s road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the USA, Canada, and Mexico is officially set. Drawn in Group F, Heimir Hallgrímsson’s team will face Hungary, Armenia, and either Portugal or Denmark.
September 2025 Fixtures
The action kicks off with a home game against Hungary at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday, September 6th, at 7:45 pm.
Just three days later, Ireland will travel to Armenia for their second match on Tuesday, September 9th, with kick-off at 5 pm (Irish time).
October 2025 Fixtures
In October, Ireland will face their toughest test with an away trip to play Portugal or Denmark on Saturday, October 11th at 7:45 pm (Irish time).
They’ll then return to the Aviva Stadium for a match against Armenia on Tuesday, October 14th, also at 7:45 pm.
Our 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying fixture schedule has been revealed 🇮🇪🤩
We’ll begin our campaign at home to Hungary next September 💪
Secure your seat for an exciting 2025 season now 🎟️👉 https://t.co/B27o62TWUp pic.twitter.com/6fP2g37Iz4— Ireland Football ⚽️🇮🇪 (@IrelandFootball) December 13, 2024
November 2025 Fixtures
The final two matches of the campaign come in November.
First up is a home game against Portugal or Denmark at the Aviva Stadium on Thursday, November 13th, at 7:45 pm.
The group concludes with an away game in Hungary on Sunday, November 16th, with kick-off at 2 pm (Irish time).
Ireland’s Full Fixture List
- Saturday, September 6: Ireland v Hungary, Aviva Stadium, 7.45 pm
- Tuesday, September 9: Armenia v Ireland, Venue TBC, 5 pm (Irish time)
- Saturday, October 11: Portugal/Denmark v Ireland, Venue TBC, 7.45 pm (Irish time)
- Tuesday, October 14: Ireland v Armenia, Aviva Stadium, 7.45 pm
- Thursday, November 13: Ireland v Portugal/Denmark, Aviva Stadium, 7.45 pm
- Sunday, November 16: Hungary v Ireland, Venue TBC, 2 pm (Irish time)
