Ireland face France, Poland and Dutch in WC qualifying
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UEFA Women’s Nations League Draw: Republic of Ireland Faces France and Netherlands
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Draw Results and Groupings
The draw for the UEFA Women’s Nations League qualifying groups took place on November 4, 2023, setting the stage for the road to the 2025 Women’s European Championship and potentially the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup. The Republic of Ireland were drawn into a challenging Group A2 alongside France, the Netherlands, and Poland.
The Republic of Ireland recently secured thier place in League B with a 2-0 victory over Hungary on November 28, 2023, with both goals scored by Lucy Quinn. This win concluded their Nations League campaign, qualifying them for the next stage of European qualification.[[[[RTÉ Sport ]
Ireland’s six qualifying matches will be played in windows across March, April, and June of next year. The UEFA Women’s Nations League serves as a dual qualifying competition for both the 2025 Women’s European Championship and the 2027 FIFA Women’s world Cup.
League B Groups
Other notable draws in League B saw Wales grouped with Czechia, Albania, and Montenegro.Northern Ireland face a tough challenge against Switzerland, Turkey, and Malta. Scotland will compete with Belgium, Israel, and Luxembourg.
Group Overview
Scotland’s group,while appearing manageable,may present logistical challenges due to potential organizational issues surrounding matches involving Israel.[[[[Scottish FA ]
World Cup Qualifying Draw – Full Groups
| Group | Teams |
|---|---|
| Group A1 | Sweden, Italy, Denmark, Serbia |
| Group A2 | France, Netherlands, Poland, Republic of Ireland |
| Group A3 | Spain, England, Iceland, Ukraine |
| Group A4 | Germany, Norway, Austria, Slovenia |
| Group B1 | Wales, czechia, Albania, Montenegro |
| Group B2 | Switzerland, Northern Ireland, Turkey, Malta |
| Group B3 | Portugal, Finland, Slovakia, Latvia |
| group B4 | Belgium, Scotland, Israel, Luxembourg |