Ireland loses 2-1 to Scotland in World Cup crossover match
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 12:25 PM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
Ireland suffered a 2-1 defeat to Scotland in their World Cup crossover game. Ireland's performance was criticized by coach Gareth Grundie, who called it "not to the standard that we'd set ourselves" after a lackluster first half. Ellie Mackenzie opened the scoring for Scotland, with Ireland's Emily Kealy equalizing before halftime. However, Charlotte Watson's goal in the third quarter sealed Ireland's fate. They will face the USA on Monday to determine their placement in the tournament’s final match.
- •Ireland falls 2-1 to Scotland in World Cup match.
- •Scotland scored first, with Ireland equalizing before halftime.
- •Charlotte Watson netted the winning goal for Scotland.
- •Ireland faces the USA next on Monday to decide placement.
- •Gareth Grundie calls the performance their worst of the tournament.
- 12:25 PMYahoo Sports — 'Tired' start costs Ireland in World Cup defeat by Scots
- 12:24 PMBBC Sport — Ireland below standards in World Cup loss by Scotland
"Ireland coach Gareth Grundie describes the performance in the 2-1 defeat by Scotland as "not to the standard that we'd set ourselves". With an opportunity to take a big step towards a top ten finish in the World Cup with a win against a side ranked four places below them in the world rankings, Ireland produced their worst performance of the tournament. It was way below the level they’d shown when pushing the third best side in the world, Belgium, to the brink of elimination in the Pool stages. S
"Ireland coach Gareth Grundie describes the performance in the 2-1 World Cup defeat by Scotland as "not to the standard that we'd set ourselves".
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 12:25 PM'Tired' start costs Ireland in World Cup defeat by Scots
Ireland coach Gareth Grundie describes the performance in the 2-1 defeat by Scotland as "not to the standard that we'd set ourselves". With an opportunity to take a big step towards a top ten finish in the World Cup with a win against a side ranked four places below them in the world rankings, Ireland produced their worst performance of the tournament. It was way below the level they’d shown when pushing the third best side in the world, Belgium, to the brink of elimination in the Pool stages. S
- BBC SportAug 22, 2026, 12:24 PMIreland below standards in World Cup loss by Scotland
Ireland coach Gareth Grundie describes the performance in the 2-1 World Cup defeat by Scotland as "not to the standard that we'd set ourselves".
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