Ireland Must Beat Belgium or Poland to Reach World Cup

Ireland face arduous trip to Kazakhstan in Women’s World Cup playoffs

Carla Ward’s side must overcome Kazakhstan before potentially facing the winner from Belgium versus Poland

Ireland must beat Belgium or Poland to reach World Cup

Republic of Ireland must overcome Belgium or Poland again if they are to qualify for the 2027 World Cup following the play-off draw this morning.

Ward open to Ireland playing in Cork ahead of 2027 World Cup play-off

Carla Ward has said she’d welcome Ireland playing in Cork once again for the second leg of their World Cup play-offs later this year. The Girls in Green found out they’ll face Kazakhstan over two legs in October in the play-off semi-final, before facing the winner of Belgium and Poland in the play-off final. Both offer up their own unique challenges. Against Kazakhstan, it will be the travel, with the flight from Dublin to Astana on average taki…

Ireland to face Kazakhstan in 2027 World Cup play-off semi-final

Belgium or Poland await in a tricky potential final.