The Republic of Ireland are yet to book their place at the 2026 World Cup, but that doesn't mean they can't play a part in Friday's group-stage draw.
Ireland face Czechia in the World Cup qualifying playoff semifinals in March.
Should they win, they will face either Denmark of North Macedonia in a winner-takes-all match for a spot at the next summer's tournament.
In Friday's draw, Ireland and those three other teams will be grouped together as "European Play-Off D". Whoever that ball draws in the groups is what Ireland will have waiting for them should they reach the finals.
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Ireland qualified for the draw in the most dramatic fashion, with Troy Parrott's heroic last-gasp goal helping his side to clinch a 3-2 win over Hungary and seal second place in Group F.
Ireland have not appeared at a World Cup since 2002, where they made it to the round of 16.