Slovakia's Milan Skriniar celebrates their side's first goal of the game, scored by team-mate Tomas Bobcek (not pictured) during the 2026 FIFA World Cup European Qualifying, Group A match at Kosicka Futbalova Arena in Kosice, Slovakia. Picture date: Frida
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N. Ireland secure WC playoff spot despite defeat

Tomas Bobcek's late goal ended Northern Ireland's hopes of making it out of World Cup qualifying Group A but they came away assured of a playoff place regardless.
Nov 14, 2025, 05:09 pm - PA

Match Timeline

SVKSVK
KOHTFT
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Team Stats

SVK
NIR

62%

Possession

38%

2

Shots on Goal

2

16

Shots

9

14

Fouls Committed

20

1

Yellow Cards

2

0

Red Cards

1

3

Corners Won

2

2

Saves

1

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