Republic of Ireland meets Finland in Euro U21 play-off

The Republic of Ireland will face Finland in a two-legged play-off for the 2027 European Under-21 Championship. The first leg will take place in Finland on 13 November, followed by the return leg in Ireland on 17 November. Ireland secured their spot in the play-off with a 3-1 victory over England. Finland qualified after finishing second in their group with 23 points from 10 games, including a significant win against Spain. The Republic of Ireland has never qualified for the U21 Euros, having lost a previous play-off to Israel on penalties for the 2023 tournament.

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