Irish Apr 2026
: Ireland’s prospects for the 2026 World Cup received a "massive boost" following back-to-back qualification wins over Poland in April 2026.
: Modified Domestic Demand (MDD) is forecast to grow by 2.8% per annum on average from 2026 to 2028. While Bank of Ireland has revised 2026 GDP growth down to 1.6% due to Middle East instability, the Department of Finance maintains a target of 3.3% growth in Real GNI* for 2026. : Ireland’s prospects for the 2026 World Cup
: Nathan Collins has served as team captain since 2025. : Ireland’s prospects for the 2026 World Cup