Ireland to face Kazakhstan in Women’s World Cup play-offs

The Republic of Ireland women will face Kazakhstan in the first round of the World Cup play-offs in their bid to reach the tournament in Brazil.

Carla Ward’s team have been drawn against Kazakhstan in the playoff semi-final, over two legs on October 7th, away from home, and October 13th in Tallaght or at the Aviva Stadium.

If Ireland progress past the country ranked 100th in the world, they will face the winners of Belgium and Poland over two legs on November 26th and December 5th.

Ireland avoided relegation to Nations League B thanks to victory over Belgium last October.

Seven European nations will progress through the playoffs to join Spain, France, Denmark, and Germany at a tournament that takes place across Brazil from June 24th next year.