Armenia v Ireland, World Cup qualifier: Chiedozie Ogbene gets the nod with Matt Doherty benched in Yerevan

"Good evening and welcome to another Irish Independent live blog as Armenia host the Republic of Ireland in only the second Group F fixture of their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign. My name is Ultán Corcoran, and I will be keeping you updated as the action unfolds on the pitch. The Vazgen Sargsyan Republican Stadium is the venue this evening as the Boys in Green travel to the Armenian capital of Yerevan."

"The Vazgen Sargsyan Republican Stadium is the venue this evening as the Boys in Green travel to the Armenian capital of Yerevan. Although the ground capacity is around 14,500 it's unlikely that this will be a sell-out. The game is being televised on RTE2 and the RTE Player, with kick-off is set for 5pm."

Armenia host the Republic of Ireland in the second Group F fixture of the 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign. The match takes place at the Vazgen Sargsyan Republican Stadium in Yerevan, with the Ireland squad travelling as the Boys in Green. The stadium holds around 14,500 spectators, and a full house is considered unlikely for the fixture. The match will be televised on RTÉ2 and available on the RTÉ Player. Kick-off is scheduled for 5pm local time, providing an evening start for the qualifier in the Armenian capital.

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