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Ireland under-17s beat Canada on penalties to reach World Cup last 16

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Published: Fri 14 Nov 2025, 6:54 PM

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Kenneth Fox

The Republic of Ireland is through to the last-16 at their first-ever World Cup in Qatar.

Goalkeeper Alex Noonan made the crucial save as Colin O'Brien's side got past Canada in a penalty shootout in Doha.

They will face Switzerland for a place in the quarter-finals.

Meanwhile, Ireland's Under-21s will look to keep their unbeaten start intact in their European Championships qualification campaign.

They take on defending champions England at St Andrew's in Birmingham from 7:45pm on Friday.

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