Katie McCabe says Ireland will fight for World Cup play-off spot
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 9:03 AM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
Republic of Ireland captain Katie McCabe stated that the team is determined to secure a play-off spot for the World Cup after their automatic qualification hopes ended in a match against France. Despite a narrow 1-0 loss, McCabe expressed pride in the team's performance throughout the campaign, where they finished third in Group A2. The team is focused on recovery and preparation for the play-offs, set for October. McCabe led the team as the highest scorer with three goals during the qualifying rounds.
- •Ireland lost 1-0 to France in a Group A2 match.
- •Katie McCabe scored three goals during the qualifying campaign.
- •The team will prepare for World Cup playoffs in October.
- •Ireland finished third in their qualifying group.
- 9:03 AMYahoo Sports — Irish will be ready and fighting for play-off - McCabe
"Republic of Ireland captain Katie McCabe says the side will be "fighting and hungry" for their World Cup play-off after their aims of qualifying automatically were ended by France in their winner takes all Group A2 match.
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