Squandering a 2-0 lead after putting in the hard yards on Thursday might just make Ireland’s seventh play-off defeat the most sickening
Ireland players look dejected during the penalty shootout following the Fifa World Cup 2026 European qualifiers play-off semi-final in Prague. Photo: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile
There was a funereal vibe to Prague Airport yesterday morning.
No parrot costumes, no viral video attempts, no revelry.