Republic Draw Portugal, Serbia, Luxembourg And Azerbaijan

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The Republic of Ireland have been drawn in Group A for next year’s World Cup qualifiers. 

Stephen Kenny’s side will face Portugal, Serbia, Luxembourg and Azerbaijan. 

Northern Ireland were drawn in Group C with Italy, Switzerland, Bulgaria and Lithuania

Only the group winners will qualify automatically for the finals in Qatar, with ten sides then competing for three playoff places. 

Matches get underway in March.