FIFA World Cup 2026
FIFA World Cup HUB
Previews, Stats & Predictions
The Stats Zone
FIFA World Cup International Friendlies UEFA Champions League UEFA Conference League CONCACAF Champions Cup Indian Super League English Premier League French Ligue 1 Spanish Primera German Bundesliga Italian Serie A English Championship English League One English League Two Saudi Pro League American MLS Australian A-League CAF Champions League UEFA Europa League UEFA Women's Champions League German DFB-Pokal Coupe de France Taca de Portugal Swiss Cup Turkish Cup Belgian Cup Danish Cup English National League Austrian Cup English FA Cup AFC Champions League Elite Dutch KNVB Cup World Cup Qualifiers FIFA Series Copa del Rey Coppa Italia Carabao Cup Recopa Sudamericana Copa Libertadores UEFA Super Cup CONCACAF Leagues Cup

Ireland vs North Macedonia Preview & Prediction | 2026 International Friendly

by Alex Lawes ·
Ireland vs North Macedonia Preview & Prediction | 2026 International Friendly

Click here for today’s sports betting tips from our expert analysts!

The Republic of Ireland will want to show some spirit at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin as they now take on a North Macedonia side who endured a tough defeat the other day.

Kick-off date/time:

How to watch on TV: UK – Not televised / USA – Not televised

How to watch online: UK – Cannot be streamed / USA – Cannot be streamed

Ireland vs North Macedonia prediction

After producing a miracle to reach the UEFA playoffs for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Heimur Hallgrimsson’s side then went 2-0 up against Czechia in Prague in their semi-final before succumbing to a dramatic penalty shootout loss to the Czechs.

North Macedonia, on the other hand, didn’t produce much drama as they suffered a 4-0 hammering at the hands of Denmark in their semi-final, having finished 2025 with a 7-0 demolition against Wales at the Cardiff City Stadium.

Something appears to have very suddenly broken for North Macedonia, while preparations for co-hosting UEFA EURO 2028 can begin now for the Irish with a home win to be sided with for this one.

Ireland vs North Macedonia tip: Ireland to win & under 3.5 goals

Football Latest