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Five World Cup Round of 32 games that you won’t want to miss
The schedule has been confirmed as we move into knockout football.
Women's League of Ireland
Athlone's Champions League qualifier set for Poland as Treaty to host Hibs in friendly
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'If you're going to get to a World Cup, you've got to beat the best' - Carla Ward on play-off draw
Ireland boss says ‘everyone wanted to avoid’ Belgium/Poland and Kazakhstan ‘a logistical nightmare’ as home venues in focus.
Road to Brazil
Ireland to face Kazakhstan in 2027 World Cup play-off semi-final
Belgium or Poland await in a tricky potential final.
Luck of the Draw
Best/worst draw? Ireland WNT set to discover World Cup play-off opponents
The draw takes place at 11am on Thursday.
And they’re gone
Katie Taylor's Croke Park fight sells out in half an hour of general sale
Over 40,000 tickets had been purchased on pre-sale on Wednesday.
Soccer
Ireland v Israel to be held behind closed doors at neutral venue as Uefa approve FAI request
The FAI confirmed the decision in a statement on Friday morning.
AnalysisGrowth
Carla Ward's two group campaigns have been like night and day
‘This group can get better and better,’ says Ireland boss.
Looking Forward
'I don't think it's going to be a free hit' - O'Sullivan's focus turns to play-offs amid Cork calls
Onwards
'We'll come back stronger and better': Ireland's play-off route to 2027 World Cup - and potential opponents
Carla Ward
'To be disappointed to get beat in this position shows a hell of a lot of how far we've come'
Match Report
Ireland must settle for World Cup play-offs after more Malard magic in France
Les Bleues were reduced to 10 in the second half, but held on for automatic qualification.
match preview
Anything is possible as Ireland within touching distance of ultimate World Cup dream
Carla Ward’s side face France in Grenoble, with automatic qualification for Brazil 2027 on the line.
Ready to go
'It would be one of the biggest stories in world football'
Carla Ward says Ireland have ‘nothing to lose and everything to gain’ as they target automatic World Cup qualification.
