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What happens if Ireland lose?
The Nations League has a promotion and relegation system across its four leagues (A, B, C, D). If Ireland performs poorly in their group, they could be relegated to a lower league for the next tournament. This means they would face weaker teams and have a harder path to future major tournament qualifications.
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