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: Ireland’s prospects for the 2026 World Cup received a "massive boost" following back-to-back qualification wins over Poland in April 2026.

: Projections for 2026 inflation have been revised upward to 2.9% , primarily driven by a 30% spike in oil and 57% jump in gas futures prices compared to late 2025. : Ireland’s prospects for the 2026 World Cup

The national team is currently in a rebuilding phase under manager , showing positive momentum in recent months. : Modified Domestic Demand (MDD) is forecast to grow by 2

Ireland's economy continues to show resilience despite significant global headwinds and high volatility in pharmaceutical exports. the national football team

The following report covers the status of the Irish economy, the national football team, and language policy as of late April 2026.

: Nathan Collins has served as team captain since 2025.

: 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.