Skip to main content
Come Fan with UsFriday, June 26, 2026

Republic of Ireland vs. England live stream: Time, TV schedule and how to watch online

England head to Dublin on Sunday looking to beat the Republic of Ireland for the first time in three decades.

David Rogers/Getty Images

England continue preparations for the resumption of their Euro 2016 qualifying campaign with a friendly away in Dublin on Sunday, where they will rekindle an old rivalry with the Republic of Ireland. Despite having invariably the better team, the Three Lions have traditionally struggled against their neighbour, and haven’t beaten them in any fixture since a friendly back in 1985.

Roy Hodgson will look to rewrite recent history and record a victory to continue the momentum his side have built up over the last few months. They’ve won all of their competitive matches since being eliminated in the group stages of the World Cup in Brazil, and only failed to record a victory in a friendly against Italy last time out. Burnley goalkeeper Tom Heaton and attackers Jamie Vardy and Charlie Austin of Leicester City and QPR respectively have been called up to represent England for the first time.

Ireland, meanwhile, have been in typically patchy form of late, though draws against Germany and Poland and a 4-1 hammering of the United States have shown that they’re not to be taken lightly. Still spearheaded by the evergreen LA Galaxy forward Robbie Keane, they’re a relatively experienced side. Their only potential debutant is midfielder Harry Arter, who just won promotion from the English second tier with Bournemouth.

Match Date/Time: Sunday, 8 a.m. ET, 1 p.m. local

TV: ESPN2 (U.S. - English), ESPN Deportes (U.S. - Spanish), ITV 1 (U.K.), Setanta Sports (Ireland)

Online (U.S.): Watch ESPN

United Kingdom: ITV Player

Listings via Live Soccer TV.

See More:

More in Soccer

Soccer
World Cup schedule 2026: How to watch every match, scores, and moreWorld Cup schedule 2026: How to watch every match, scores, and more
Soccer

How to watch every match at the FIFA World Cup

By Mark Schofield
Soccer
2026 World Cup Standings: Full list of teams2026 World Cup Standings: Full list of teams
Soccer

Tracking the World Cup standings

By Mark Schofield
Soccer
World Cup 2026: Third-place standings, tiebreakers explainedWorld Cup 2026: Third-place standings, tiebreakers explained
Soccer
World Cup 2026 bracket: Who has advanced to the knockout round?World Cup 2026 bracket: Who has advanced to the knockout round?
Soccer

What teams have advanced to the knockout round at the World Cup?

By Mark Schofield
Soccer
World Cup 2026: How the US advanced out of Group DWorld Cup 2026: How the US advanced out of Group D
Soccer

How can the USMNT clinch a spot in the knockout round of the 2026 World Cup?

By Mark Schofield
Soccer
USMNT ends World Cup group stage on sour note despite Pulisic returnUSMNT ends World Cup group stage on sour note despite Pulisic return
Soccer

Sebastian Berhalter stood out with a goal and assist against Türkiye.

By Max Mallow