The Republic of Ireland’s task of qualifying for the World Cup has got tougher.
FIFA have confirmed the seedings for the play offs will be based on World Rankings.
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It means Martin O’Neil’s men are set to be un-seeded if their win their final two Group D games and finish as one of the eight best runners-up.
They will have to play the likes of Portugal, Italy, Sweden or Iceland.
Last night’s 1-nil defeat to Serbia at the Aviva Stadium means the Boys in Green are now in third place in their Pool.
