World Cup 2026 qualifiers: Slovakia-Northern Ireland, likely lineups

At the Kosicka futbalova arena the match in Group A of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers between Slovakia and Northern Ireland is staged at 8:45 p.m.
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The hosts are leading the group together with Germany and their only match they lost to the Northern Irish, 2-0 last October 10.
For the Britons, who are third three opts behind the leading pair, it is a chance to get back in the running for qualification at least for the playoffs.
The likely lineups
SLOVAKIA (4-1-4-1): Dubravka; Hancko, Obert, Skriniar, Gyomber; Hrosovsky; Haraslin, Bero, Rigo, Duris; Strelec. Ct: Calzona.
NORTHERN IRELAND (5-4-1): Peacock-Farrel; Bradley, McNair, Ballard, Hume, Devenny; Smyth, Saville, McDonnell, Price; Reid. Ct: O’Neill.
