The Ireland women's team will go head to head with the Olympic champions Canada in their next game for the 2023 Women's World Cup on Wednesday. Here's everything you need to know about Ireland v Canada.
Ireland once more will come into the game against Canada as underdogs, however, their impressive performance against the host's Australia last Thursday and Canada losing three games one after the other coming into the game, can allow us to dream of Girls in Green victory.
When is Ireland v Canada?
Ireland will face Canada in their second game of the 2023 Women's World Cup on Wednesday, July 26th, 2023.
What time is Ireland v Canada?
Kickoff for Ireland v Canada is at 1pm Wednesday (Irish time), on July 26th. That is 8pm local time in Perth.
What TV channel can I watch the game on?
Coverage of Ireland v Canada will begin on RTÉ 2 at 12:30pm (Irish time).
The game along with all of the other 63 women's world cup matches will be broadcast live on RTÉ.
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Ireland v Canada Team News
Pauw makes only one change to her starting lineup from last week's game against Australia. Lucy Quinn slots in midfield replacing Marissa Sheva
STARTING XI | Canada v Ireland
Our 11 to face Canada at Perth Rectangular Stadium ☘️
Let’s do this 🇮🇪#COYGIG | #OUTBELIEVE pic.twitter.com/LfDAApFNLi— Ireland Football ⚽️🇮🇪 (@IrelandFootball) July 26, 2023
Latest Team News - O'Gorman in for Payne
Heather Payne who was announced in the starting line up has been replaced by Aine O'Gorman minutes from the game.
O'Gorman comes in for Payne after she felt a tweak in her hamstring during the Irish warm-up.
Heather Payne, midfielder for the Irish women's national team was a doubt for the side before being announced in the starting lineup for their World Cup game against Canada.
Payne failed to participate fully in Ireland's pregame warm-up.
25 July 2023; Louise Quinn during a Republic of Ireland training session at Dorrien Gardens in Perth, Australia, ahead of their second Group B match of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023, against Canada. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile
What result?
Ireland are in Group B of this year's Women's World Cup. Since the draw was announced, the group has been given the prestigious 'Group of Death' title by many sports pundits and fans due to the very little difference separating all four of the team's abilities.
Nobody is willing to predict who will top Group B as many consider it the most open group in the tournament, just as tomorrow's game between Ireland v Canada is a difficult one to call.
The draw between Australia and Nigeria means that Ireland will be in a brilliant position if Ireland can secure a famous victory. However, a defeat would mean Ireland could be eliminated from the tournament.
The Australia v Nigeria game will kick off at 11am Irish time, which should clarify Ireland's position regarding the Canada result.
2023 Women's World Cup - Group B
| Group B |
| Teams | MP | W | D | L | GD | Points | |
| 1 | Australia | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | 3 |
| 2 | Canada | 1 | - | 1 | - | - | 1 |
| 3 | Nigeria | 1 | - | 1 | - | - | 1 |
| 4 | Rep. Ireland | 1 | - | - | - | - | 0 |
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