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Ireland Face France, Poland and Dutch in WC Qualifying

The Republic of Ireland faces France, Netherlands, and Poland in League A aiming for qualification to the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil starting March 3rd.

  • Tuesday, the Republic of Ireland were drawn into Group A2 with France, the Netherlands and Poland in the 2027 Women’s World Cup qualifiers.
  • After earning promotion via a 5-4 aggregate win over Belgium, Ireland secured League A placement and entered the draw from Pot 4.
  • France and the Netherlands are expected to contest the top spot, while Ireland beat France at home last year, a result Ireland coach Carla Ward will find encouraging.
  • Ireland will play six qualifying matches across March, April and June next year, with group winners qualifying directly for Brazil while play-offs decide remaining spots and the inter-confederation berth.
  • Ireland are aiming to make back-to-back World Cups after avoiding the `group of death` Group A3 with Spain and England, giving them a clearer path to qualification.
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Irish Examiner broke the news in Ireland on Tuesday, November 4, 2025.
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