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Troy Parrott of Republic of Ireland is tackled by Imran Fetai of North Macedonia during the international friendly match between Republic of Ireland and North Macedonia at Aviva Stadium in Dublin.

Friendly frustration as Ireland held by North Macedonia

The Republic of Ireland were unable to soothe the pain from Prague with victory as Heimir Hallgrimsson's side were held to a 0-0 draw by North Macedonia in their friendly at Aviva Stadium.

Soccer • 01 Apr

John Egan of Republic of Ireland arrives before the international friendly match between Republic of Ireland and North Macedonia at Aviva Stadium in Dublin.

Ireland make three changes for North Macedonia friendly

Heimir Hallgrimsson has made three changes to his Republic of Ireland side for tonight's Aviva Stadium friendly against North Macedonia.

Soccer • 31 Mar

Bosun Lawal of Republic of Ireland after the international friendly match between Republic of Ireland and North Macedonia at Aviva Stadium in Dublin.

O'Shea buoyed by emergence of 'important' youngsters

Tuesday night's friendly 0-0 draw against North Macedonia might have been a "strange" one for the Republic of Ireland but for John O'Shea the main positive was the opportunity to blood new senior internationals.

Soccer • 01 Apr

Republic of Ireland head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson, left, and Seamus Coleman during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier match between Republic of Ireland and Portugal at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.

Ireland v North Macedonia: All you need to know

The game that Ireland desperately didn't want to play is here and now they must make the most of it. Here's everything you need to know about Ireland v North Macedonia.

Soccer • 30 Mar

Head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson during a Republic of Ireland men's media conference at the FAI Headquarters in Abbotstown, Dublin.

Hallgrimsson prizing performance over experimentation

Heimir Hallgrimsson is not planning to drastically experiment with his Republic of Ireland side despite Tuesday's clash against North Macedonia being a friendly.

Soccer • 30 Mar

Bosun Lawal and Jason Knight, right, during a Republic of Ireland men's training session at the FAI National Training Centre in Abbotstown, Dublin.

Preview: Unwanted friendly not a full stop for Ireland

It's the friendly no one wanted for the Republic of Ireland but Heimir Hallgrimsson and the Boys in Green are keen to use tonight's match against North Macedonia as the launchpad for what's to come on the road towards Euro 2028.

Soccer • 31 Mar

Millenic Alli during a Republic of Ireland men's training session at the FAI National Training Centre in Abbotstown, Dublin.

Late-bloomer Alli offers Ireland 'different perspective'

Heimir Hallgrimsson believes the Republic of Ireland's newest face Millenic Alli will bring a "different perspective" to the squad due to his late-bloomer status.

Soccer • 31 Mar

Jack Taylor of Republic of Ireland in action against Pavel Šulc of Czechia during the FIFA World Cup 2026 European Qualifiers play-off semi-final match between Czechia and Republic of Ireland at Fortuna Arena in Prague, Czechia.

Taylor a doubt for North Macedonia, Szmodics back home

Jack Taylor is a doubt for the Republic of Ireland's friendly against North Macedonia on Tuesday.

Soccer • 29 Mar

Denmark's forward #08 Gustav Isaksen (L) celebrates scoring his team's second goal with Denmark's forward #09 Rasmus Hojlund during the FIFA World Cup 2026 European qualification semi-final football match between Denmark and North Macedonia in Copenhagen

Second-half surge sees Denmark past North Macedonia

Gustav Isaksen scored twice in two minutes as Denmark powered to a 4-0 win over North Macedonia in their 2026 World Cup play-off semi-final in Copenhagen to earn a place in Tuesday's Path D decider against Czechia.

Soccer • 27 Mar

Neal Quinn of Ireland scores a dunk during the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 European Pre-Qualifiers first round match between Ireland and Azerbaijan at the National Basketball Arena in Tallaght, Dublin. Photo by Tyler Miller/Sportsfile

Quinn eager to kickstart Ireland's qualifying campaign

Ireland's Neal Quinn believes his team can recover from a disappointing start to their FIBA EuroBasket 2029 Pre-Qualifiers campaign with victory at home to Azerbaijan this evening.

Basketball • 27 Feb

Seamus Coleman, left, Liam Scales, centre, and Troy Parrott of Republic of Ireland in the dressing room after the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group F Qualifier match between Hungary and Republic of Ireland at Puskás Aréna in Budapest, Hungary.

Ireland placed in Pot 3 for World Cup qualifier draw

The Republic of Ireland will face either Poland, Wales, Czechia or Slovakia in the World Cup 2026 qualifier in March.

Soccer • 19 Nov 25

David Brooks secured an important point for Wales

World Cup: Wales salvage point, Argentina book spot

David Brooks salvaged a precious 1-1 World Cup qualifying draw for Wales against North Macedonia with almost the last kick of the match in Skopje.

Soccer • 25 Mar 25

England's Rico Lewis runs with the ball whilst under pressure from Bojan Dimoski of North Macedonia

Lacklustre England held in North Macedonia

England toiled to a 1-1 draw in North Macedonia as their Euro 2024 qualifying campaign came to a lacklustre close.

Soccer • 20 Nov 23

The Man United player's goal got the hosts past the stern resistance of the North Macedonians

Fernandes brace seals Portugal's World Cup spot

Portugal's Bruno Fernandes scored twice as they beat stubborn visitors North Macedonia 2-0 to qualify for the World Cup finals in Qatar after a tense European play-off tie.

Soccer • 29 Mar 22

North Macedonia are ranked 61 places below Mancini's Italy

Mancini lost for words after stunning World Cup exit

Italy manager Roberto Mancini was left stunned after North Macedonia eliminated his side from the World Cup.

Soccer • 25 Mar 22

Aleksandar Trajkovski scores the injury-time winner

Italy's World Cup dreams over after shock defeat

Italy missed out on the World Cup finals again after losing 1-0 at home to North Macedonia in their playoff semi-final on as Aleksandar Trajkovski's last-gasp strike earned the visitors a famous win.

Soccer • 25 Mar 22

It was a big night for Northern Ireland player Rachel Furness

Furness makes history as Northern Ireland run riot

Rachel Furness claimed a brace to make history as Northern Ireland boosted their hopes of qualification for the 2023 Women's World Cup with a crushing 9-0 win over North Macedonia in Belfast.

Soccer • 29 Nov 21

Cristiano Ronaldo has work to do with Portugal if they're to make it to the World Cup

Portugal & Italy on WC play-off collision course

Portugal and Italy will meet each other in a World Cup play-off final if they win their respective semi-finals.

Soccer • 26 Nov 21

Germany celebrate their win and World Cup qualification

Werner-led Germany book their ticket to the World Cup

Germany qualified for the 2022 World Cup by crushing North Macedonia 4-0 away to secure top spot in Group J with two games to spare.

Soccer • 11 Oct 21

Second-half goals from Wijnaldum put the seal on win for the hosts in Amsterdam

Wijnaldum bags a brace as Dutch remain unbeaten

Gini Wijnaldum claimed a double as Holland completed a perfect Group C campaign at Euro 2020 with a 3-0 victory over North Macedonia in Amsterdam.

Euro 2020 • 21 Jun 21

Andriy Yarmolenko put Ukraine in front against North Macedonia

Jittery Ukraine edge out North Macedonia in Bucharest

Andriy Yarmolenko grabbed a goal and an assist as Ukraine edged out North Macedonia 2-1 on Thursday to boost their chances of reaching the European Championship knockout stages, leaving their opponents' hopes hanging by a thread.

Soccer • 17 Jun 21

Arnautovic suspended over incident vs North Macedonia

Austria striker Marko Arnautovic has been suspended for his side's Euro 2020 match against the Netherlands after being found guilty of insulting another player in his side's opening win over North Macedonia.

Euro 2020 • 16 Jun 21

Austria's Marko Arnautovic (centre) celebrates scoring against North Macedonia

UEFA open investigation into Arnautovic celebration

UEFA has appointed an ethics and disciplinary inspector to investigate Austria striker Marko Arnautovic's reaction to his goal against North Macedonia.

Euro 2020 • 15 Jun 21

FFM: 'We have sent an official letter to UEFA asking for a very severe fine for the player Marko Arnautovic'

Arnautovic apologises for insulting Macedonia's Alioski

Austria's Marko Arnautovic on Monday apologised for insulting North Macedonian players after scoring in their Euro 2020 match, but the Macedonian football federation (FFM) called on UEFA to give the forward a "very severe fine".

Soccer • 14 Jun 21

Stefan Lainer (r) had put the Austrians in front

Austria leave it late to seal win over North Macedonia

Late goals from substitutes Michael Gregoritsch and Marko Arnautovic gave Austria a convincing 3-1 victory over European Championship debutants North Macedonia in an entertaining opening Group C clash on Sunday.

Euro 2020 • 13 Jun 21