Nations League A: Republic of Ireland v France, Tallaght Stadium, Tuesday, 7.30pm – Live RTÉ2The Republic of Ireland have narrowed the confines of the Tallaght Stadium pitch to make life as difficult as possible for France in the opening World Cup qualifier. “We are coming up against the best in the world, the one-per-centers matter,” said Ireland manager Carla Ward on Monday in advance of Tuesday night’s game. Ireland's Abbie Larkin scores against Belgium in their Nations League match in Leuven last October. Laurent Bonadei is expected to name a stronger team as the countries finishing top of the four Nations League A groups will qualify directly for the 2027 World Cup in Brazil. We need to be switched on and disciplined.”IRELAND (possible): Brosnan; Mannion, Hayes, Patten, Stapleton, McCabe; Larkin, O’Sullivan, Littlejohn, Sheva; Carusa.

Source: The Irish Times March 03, 2026 18:01 UTC