Ireland advances to ninth place playoff despite loss to France
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 3:27 PM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
Ireland faced France in a World Cup match on August 23, losing 2-1. Despite the defeat, Ireland secured their highest-ever World Cup finish, having previously finished 12th. They took the lead with a goal from Jeremy Duncan before France equalized through Victor Charlet and later scored the winner through Timottee Clement. Ireland will play either New Zealand or Pakistan for ninth place on August 25.
- •Ireland loses 2-1 to France in World Cup match.
- •Jeremy Duncan scored first for Ireland before France equalized.
- •Timottee Clement scored late to secure France's win.
- •Ireland guaranteed their highest World Cup finish above previous 12th place.
- •Next match for Ireland is against New Zealand or Pakistan for ninth place.
- 3:27 PMYahoo Sports — Ireland seal highest World Cup finish despite loss
"Ireland will face either New Zealand or Pakistan ninth place at the World Cup despite Sunday's 2-1 defeat by France.
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