Advertisement League of Ireland Horse Racing TV Listings GAA Fixtures The Video Review Sport meets news, current affairs, society & pop culture Rugby Weekly Extra Dive into all the news and analysis 3 times a week The Football Family Weekly insights from the week’s big talking points Advertisement More Stories Jaden Umeh of Ireland U17s (file pic).Alamy Stock Photo Ireland U17s secure historic World Cup qualification Colin O’Brien’s side have booked their place in Qatar. 9.01pm, 25 Mar 2025 Share options IRELAND U17S have secured their place at the 2025 World Cup in Qatar. It is the first time the men’s national team have reached the tournament at U17 level — the women’s side achieved the feat in 2010. Colin O’Brien’s aquad also narrowly missed on qualification for the U17 Euros. Advertisement A 5-0 win over Iceland meant they finished second in their group, a point behind Belgium, who beat them in the opening fixture. Benfica’s Jaden Umeh, whose brother Franco was with the Ireland U21 squad in Pinatar this week, scored twice, adding to the brace he registered in the 2-0 win over hosts Poland at the weekend. Billy Canny (St Patrick’s Athletic), Finn Sherlock (Hoffenheim) and Charles Akinrintoyo (Shamrock Rovers) were also on target in the comprehensive win. The Belgians’ 2-2 draw with Poland earlier today meant they pipped Ireland to the top spot and Euros qualification. The Boys in Green were then made to wait as their World Cup qualification was dependent on the outcome of later games. Ultimately, six points were enough to secure O’Brien’s side a place at the Qatar tournament, as they finished among the four best runners-up out of the seven qualifying groups in League A. The 48-team tournament will take place later this year between 3 and 27 November. 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