Heimir Hallgrímsson's side will host Qatar at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin on Thursday, May 28. Kick-off is scheduled for 7.45pm BST. This will be the third encounter between the two nations, with Ireland winning their last match 4-0 in October 2021.
The Republic of Ireland will then travel to North America to face FIFA World Cup 2026 co-hosts Canada. The match will take place at Stade Saputo in Montreal on Saturday, June 6, with a 12.30am BST kick-off (7.30pm local time on Friday). This marks Ireland's first international fixture on Canadian soil.
These fixtures will provide crucial preparation, particularly for Qatar and Canada, who have already qualified for the 2026 World Cup. The games could also serve as World Cup warm-ups for Ireland, should they successfully navigate their UEFA play-offs in March.
