The Republic of Ireland Men’s Under-17s enter the knockout stages of the FIFA U17 World Cup as they take on Canada in Doha on Friday.

Ireland booked their place into the Round of 32 after topping Group J with seven points ahead of Uzbekistan, Paraguay and Panama.

Colin O'Brien's team come up against a Canada side who have been to nine previous U17 World Cups and finished second in a group containing France, Uganda and Chile.

If the teams are level after 90 minutes, the match will go straight to a penalty shootout to decide who advances to the Round of 16.

Ireland are without Max Kovalevskis who has been ruled out through concussion and adhering to FIFA return to play protocol.

Match Details

Ireland U17s vs Canada U17s
FIFA Under-17 World Cup 
Friday, November 14th
Aspire Zone, Doha, Qatar
Kick-off: 3.15pm (Irish time) / 6.15pm (local time) 
Live on RTÉ2 / RTÉ Player

Quotes

Ireland Men’s Under-17s Head Coach Colin O’Brien

“It was great that we topped the group. We had a tough game against feisty opposition (Paraguay) but to proceed to the knockout stages and play Canada, it’s another great achievement.

“The amount of people reaching out to the staff, the players and myself individually with messages of support, it’s really appreciated, it’s inspiring, stay with us, keep them coming. For everyone who has come out here, the families, the Irish community in Doha and Qatar, your support has been really appreciated. We’ll need that again Friday night so stay with us because it could go all the way on Friday evening.” 

Ticket Details

Tickets for all Ireland games can be purchased via the FIFA U17 World Cup ticket page  Full details here https://tickets.roadtoqatar.qa/fifa-u17-world-cup/
 

Republic of Ireland Men’s Under-17 FIFA World Cup Squad

Goalkeepers: George Moloney (Southampton), Alex Noonan (Shamrock Rovers), Corey Cummins-Sheridan (Finn Harps).

Defenders: Ryan Butler (Wexford), Josh Cullen (Finn Harps), Vinnie Leonard (Dundalk), Ade Solanke (FC Lorient), Oisin McDonagh (Venezia), Finn Sherlock (Hoffenheim), Sean Spaight (Dundalk). 

Midfielders: Rory Finneran (Newcastle United), Ramon Martos (UD Almeria), Grady McDonnell (Club Brugge),  Kian McMahon-Brown (Burnley), Goodness Ogbonna (UCD), Victor Ozhianvuna (Shamrock Rovers).

Forwards: Max Kovalevskis (Shamrock Rovers), Brody Lee (Cork City), Gavin McAteer (Finn Harps), Michael Noonan (Shamrock Rovers), Jaden Umeh (SL Benfica).
 

Republic of Ireland FIFA Under-17 World Cup Fixtures/Schedule/ Results

Wednesday, November 5th | Panama 1-4 Ireland

Saturday, November 8th | Ireland 2-1 Uzbekistan

Tuesday, November 11th | Ireland 0-0 Paraguay

Friday, November 14th | Ireland vs Canada, Aspire Zone, Doha, Qatar, Kick-Off 3.15pm

Tuesday, November 18th | Round of 16

Friday, November 21st | Quarter Final

Monday, November 24th | Semi Final

Thursday, November 27th | Final 

*Kick-offs are Irish time.