Republic of Ireland vs. Georgia: World Cup 2018 Qualifying Live Stream, Preview

The Republic of Ireland will continue their bid to qualify for the 2018 FIFA World Cup on Thursday when they host Georgia at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.

The two teams know each other well after being drawn in the same qualifying group for UEFA Euro 2016, where Georgia played a key role in helping the Irish progress to the main tournament―their shock win over Scotland boosted Ireland’s chances in the race for third place.

Ireland’s official Twitter account shared this highlight from their win in Georgia:

Three days to go until the Boys in Green return to the Aviva Stadium! Be there to roar on the team! 🎫: https://t.co/WFhqAWNAX6 #COYBIG pic.twitter.com/oEZPYh2jg1

— FAIreland (@FAIreland) October 3, 2016

Ireland started their World Cup qualifying campaign with a hard-fought 2-2 draw in Serbia, while Georgia lost 2-1 against Austria.

Here’s everything you need to know for Thursday’s qualifier:

Date: Thursday, October 6

Time: 7:45 p.m. BST

Venue: Aviva Stadium, Dublin

Live Stream: Sky Go (UK), WatchESPN (U.S.)

Preview

Ireland manager Martin O’Neill has called up two new names for this key qualifier, as in-form Barnsley midfielder Conor Hourihane and goalkeeper Danny Rogers, who is on loan at Falkirk from Aberdeen, could make their debuts.

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