Northern Ireland will compete against Iceland in the Women's Nations League promotion/relegation play-offs, seeking to achieve a spot in the top tier for the first time after finishing second to Poland in Group B1. Meanwhile, the Republic of Ireland has drawn Belgium in their playoff after narrowly missing the top spot in Group B2. The coach, Carla Ward, expressed excitement for the challenge ahead, highlighting the team's recent successes. The outcomes of these playoff matches will determine qualification for League A or B in the upcoming Women’s World Cup qualifiers.
Northern Ireland will face Iceland in the Women’s Nations League play-offs, aiming for promotion to the top tier for the first time after finishing second in their group.
Republic of Ireland, after narrowly missing top spot in Group B2, will compete against Belgium, acknowledging the challenge posed by their strong history in women's football.
'Having won five of our six group games in the Nations League, we are building day by day, game by game,' stated Republic of Ireland head coach Carla Ward.
The winners of the two-legged play-offs will qualify for League A in the 2027 Women’s World Cup qualifiers, while the losers will compete in League B.
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