The Republic of Ireland women's team will face France this Friday in their quest to qualify for the EUROs in Metz, France. Here's everything you need to know about Ireland WNT v France.
The euro's draw has landed the Ireland WNT team with a very difficult qualifying group. They will play against England, France and Sweden who are the second, third and sixth ranked teams in the World.
The game is the first of a series of qualifiers for the EUROS in 2025. The Ireland women will return to Dublin for two home games against England and Sweden on Tuesday, April 9th and Friday, May 31st. Both matches will take place in the Aviva Stadium.
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4 April 2024; Denise O'Sullivan and Erin McLaughlin, right, during a Republic of Ireland Women's training session at Stage Saint-Symphorien in Metz, France. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile
When is Ireland v France?
The game takes place at Saint-Symphorien Stadium in Metz, France. The game will kick off at 8:10pm.
How to watch the game
Ireland WNT v France will be shown live on RTÉ 2 and the RTÉ player. Coverage is set to begin at 7:35 pm ahead of kick-off at 8:10 pm.
2025 UEFA European Championship Qualifier Fixtures
Friday, April 5 | France v Republic of Ireland
Tuesday, April 9 | Republic of Ireland v England | Aviva Stadium
Friday, May 31 | Republic of Ireland v Sweden | Aviva Stadium
Tuesday, June 4 | Sweden v Republic of Ireland
Friday, July 12 | England v Republic of Ireland
Tuesday, July 16 | Republic of Ireland v France
Team News
Ireland defender Niamh Fahey, along with midfielder Tyler Toland return to the squad after their absence at the team's last two international friendly games against Italy and Cymru in February.
Squad
Goalkeepers: Courtney Brosnan (Everton), Grace Moloney (London City Lionesses), Sophie Whitehouse (Lewes)
Defenders: Jessie Stapleton (Reading – on loan from West Ham United), Diane Caldwell (FC Zurich), Niamh Fahey (Liverpool), Caitlin Hayes (Celtic), Louise Quinn (Birmingham City), Aoife Mannion (Manchester United), Megan Campbell (London City Lionesses)
Midfielders: Katie McCabe (Arsenal), Denise O’Sullivan (North Carolina Courage), Lily Agg (Birmingham City), Tyler Toland (Blackburn Rovers), Megan Connolly (Bristol City), Ruesha Littlejohn (London City Lionesses), Jamie Finn (Birmingham City), Heather Payne (Everton), Jess Ziu (West Ham United), Lucy Quinn (Birmingham City), Izzy Atkinson (Crystal Palace)
Forwards: Kyra Carusa (San Diego Wave), Abbie Larkin (Crystal Palace), Amber Barrett (Standard Liege), Leanne Kiernan (Liverpool), Emily Murphy (Wake Forest University)
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