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           <title><![CDATA['Brutal, searing and punishing heat' - Babb on playing for Ireland at USA '94]]></title>
           <description><![CDATA[While none of the home nations qualified for the 1994 World Cup, the Republic of Ireland did.]]></description>
           <link>https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12020/13550143/phil-babb</link>
           <pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:00:00 BST</pubDate>
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           <title><![CDATA[Ogbene earns Republic of Ireland draw with Canada]]></title>
           <description><![CDATA[Chiedozie Ogbene's equaliser ensured the Republic of Ireland continued their good run of results as they drew 1-1 with World Cup co-hosts Canada in Montreal. ]]></description>
           <link>https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12020/13551279/canada-1-1-republic-of-ireland-chiedozie-ogbene-earns-draw-with-world-cup-co-hosts-in-friendly</link>
           <pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 11:00:00 BST</pubDate>
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           <title><![CDATA[Republic of Ireland edge past Qatar in friendly as both sides end with 10]]></title>
           <description><![CDATA[Captain Nathan Collins headed the Republic of Ireland to a 1-0 friendly victory over World Cup-bound Qatar as both sides were reduced to 10 men.]]></description>
           <link>https://www.skysports.com/football/republic-of-ireland-vs-qatar/report/553969</link>
           <pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 22:00:00 BST</pubDate>
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           <title><![CDATA[Parrott out of luck as Republic of Ireland draw with North Macedonia]]></title>
           <description><![CDATA[Troy Parrott had two goals disallowed as the Republic of Ireland played out a stalemate against North Macedonia on the night on which they had hoped to book a trip to the World Cup finals.]]></description>
           <link>https://www.skysports.com/football/republic-of-ireland-vs-north-macedonia/report/555347</link>
           <pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:30:00 BST</pubDate>
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           <title><![CDATA[Szmodics out of hospital and 'on the mend' after collision]]></title>
           <description><![CDATA[Republic of Ireland forward Sammie Szmodics has been released from hospital in Prague after being knocked unconscious during Thursday's World Cup play-off defeat by the Czech Republic.]]></description>
           <link>https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12020/13525052/sammie-szmodics-republic-of-ireland-forward-released-from-hospital-after-collision-in-world-cup-play-off</link>
           <pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
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           <title><![CDATA['Pain' - Irish heartbreak as Czech Republic win on penalties]]></title>
           <description><![CDATA[Republic of Ireland's World Cup hopes were cruelly and heartbreakingly dashed as Czech Republic came from 2-0 down - to then beat them on penalties. ]]></description>
           <link>https://www.skysports.com/football/czech-republic-vs-republic-of-ireland/report/550188</link>
           <pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 22:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
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           <title><![CDATA[Wilson key for Wales, NI aim for big upset while history beckons for ROI]]></title>
           <description><![CDATA[<em>Sky Sports</em> assesses Thursday's 2026 World Cup play-off semi-finals as Wales host Bosnia-Herzegovina, Northern Ireland go to four-time winners Italy and the Republic of Ireland face Czech Republic in Prague.  ]]></description>
           <link>https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12020/13524346/world-cup-play-offs-wales-northern-ireland-and-republic-of-ireland-aiming-to-go-a-step-closer-to-reaching-tournament</link>
           <pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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           <title><![CDATA[Coleman: Ireland's new generation not scarred by past World Cup play-off pain]]></title>
           <description><![CDATA[Seamus Coleman insists the Republic of Ireland's new generation will not be scarred by the bitter pain of World Cup play-off defeat as they attempt to book a ticket for this summer's finals.]]></description>
           <link>https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12020/13524256/seamus-coleman-insists-republic-of-irelands-new-generation-not-scarred-by-world-cup-play-off-pain</link>
           <pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
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           <title><![CDATA[World Cup play-offs: Who are in the finals?]]></title>
           <description><![CDATA[The quest to qualify for the World Cup continues next week after heartbreak for Wales, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland in the play-offs.]]></description>
           <link>https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12020/13471767/world-cup-play-offs-explained-how-european-teams-can-still-qualify-for-tournament</link>
           <pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
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           <title><![CDATA[Hallgrimsson extends Ireland contract as uncapped Vale called up for WC play-offs]]></title>
           <description><![CDATA[Uncapped Harvey Vale has been named in the Republic of Ireland&#8217;s squad for the World Cup play-offs.]]></description>
           <link>https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12020/13521839/republic-of-ireland-harvey-vale-called-up-for-world-cup-play-offs-as-heimir-hallgrimsson-signs-new-contract</link>
           <pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:12:00 GMT</pubDate>
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           <title><![CDATA[McGoldrick on red-hot form and possible Ireland recall: 'Age is just a number!']]></title>
           <description><![CDATA[David McGoldrick is the best striker in League One right now.]]></description>
           <link>https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12020/13514577/david-mcgoldrick-interview-barnsley-striker-on-his-red-hot-form-incredible-longevity-and-possible-ireland-recall</link>
           <pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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           <title><![CDATA[England drawn with Spain in Nations League, Wales to face holders Portugal]]></title>
           <description><![CDATA[England are set for a redo of the 2024 European Championship final after being drawn with Spain in the 2026/27 Nations League group phase.]]></description>
           <link>https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12020/13506828/uefa-nations-league-england-drawn-with-spain-for-2026-27-tournament-wales-to-face-portugal</link>
           <pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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           <title><![CDATA[England start in Dallas, Scotland World Cup opener at 2am UK time]]></title>
           <description><![CDATA[England will open their World Cup bid in Dallas against Croatia in a 9pm kick-off UK time, while Scotland will face Haiti in a 2am kick-off UK time.]]></description>
           <link>https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12020/13479286/world-cup-2026-fixtures-and-venues-confirmed-as-england-and-scotland-discover-schedule</link>
           <pubDate>Sat, 06 Dec 2025 17:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
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           <title><![CDATA[World Cup draw: England start vs Croatia as Scotland to face Brazil]]></title>
           <description><![CDATA[England have been drawn in a group with Croatia, Panama and Ghana at the 2026 World Cup, while Scotland will face five-time winners Brazil, Morocco and Haiti.]]></description>
           <link>https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12020/13479740/2026-world-cup-draw-england-and-scotland-learn-group-stage-opponents-for-tournament-in-usa-canada-and-mexico</link>
           <pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2025 11:47:00 GMT</pubDate>
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           <title><![CDATA[Wales, Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland discover World Cup play-off ties]]></title>
           <description><![CDATA[Wales will host Bosnia and Herzegovina in a one-legged World Cup play-off semi-final and could face either Italy or Northern Ireland at home in the final.]]></description>
           <link>https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12020/13472797/world-cup-2026-play-offs-draw-wales-republic-of-ireland-and-northern-ireland-discover-opponents</link>
           <pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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           <title><![CDATA[England to avoid world's top three until semis in World Cup seeding shake up]]></title>
           <description><![CDATA[FIFA has introduced a new system for the 2026 World Cup knockout stages that will see the top four seeded teams avoid each other until at least the semi-finals of next summer's 48-team tournament. ]]></description>
           <link>https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12020/13475350/world-cup-2026-draw-new-fifa-seeding-and-pot-system-explained-ahead-of-48-team-tournament</link>
           <pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2025 17:47:00 GMT</pubDate>
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           <title><![CDATA['It is a fairy tale': How Parrott catapulted Ireland into World Cup play-offs]]></title>
           <description><![CDATA["I will never have a better night in my whole life. It is a fairy tale. You can't even dream about something like that."]]></description>
           <link>https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12020/13471597/troy-parrott-how-former-tottenham-prospect-catapulted-republic-of-ireland-into-world-cup-play-offs</link>
           <pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2025 13:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
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           <title><![CDATA['What dreams are made of' - Parrott hat-trick keeps Ireland's World Cup hopes alive]]></title>
           <description><![CDATA[Troy Parrott dramatically completed his hat-trick by scoring a last-minute winner and securing Republic of Ireland a World Cup qualifying play-off spot following their thrilling 3-2 win against Hungary.]]></description>
           <link>https://www.skysports.com/football/hungary-vs-republic-of-ireland/report/525722</link>
           <pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2025 16:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
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           <title><![CDATA[Ronaldo red could lead to World Cup ban as Republic of Ireland stun Portugal]]></title>
           <description><![CDATA[Republic of Ireland boss Heimir Hallgrimsson has said he may have got into Cristiano Ronaldo's head after he received a red card which could rule him out of Portugal's first two World Cup group games during Thursday's qualifier in Dublin. ]]></description>
           <link>https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12020/13469933/ronaldo-sent-off-as-republic-of-ireland-shock-portugal-while-france-book-world-cup-place-and-norway-on-brink-world-cup-qualifying-round-up</link>
           <pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2025 08:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
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           <title><![CDATA['I hope they don't boo too much!' | Ronaldo to 'try to be good boy' in Ireland]]></title>
           <description><![CDATA[Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo says he is looking forward to playing in front of the Irish crowd but hopes he does not get booed too much in their World Cup Qualifier. ]]></description>
           <link>https://www.skysports.com/watch/video/13469473/uefa-world-cup-qualifier-ronaldo-to-try-to-be-good-boy-in-ireland</link>
           <pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2025 07:42:00 GMT</pubDate>
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