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Northern Ireland players enter World Cup qualifiers with recent club success

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Last updated Jun 5, 2026

Northern Ireland players enter World Cup qualifiers with recent club success

Summary

Ahead of their crucial World Cup qualifiers, Northern Ireland's women's soccer team arrives with heightened confidence after several players celebrated club success. Ten members of Michael McArdle's squad recently won league titles or achieved promotions. Northern Ireland has already secured a World Cup play-off spot in League B Group 2, but faces important matches against Turkey and Switzerland. Strong performances in these matches are needed to avoid relegation to League C of the Nations League. Lauren Wade, a forward for the team, expressed optimism that the positivity from their club achievements will carry over as they aim for critical results.

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By the Numbers

•Northern Ireland secured a World Cup play-off spot with two games remaining.
•Ten players come off league titles or promotions with their clubs.
•Northern Ireland faces Turkey and Switzerland in upcoming matches.
•The team seeks to avoid relegation to League C of the Nations League.

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7:30 AMYahoo Sports — Will club momentum boost NI's World Cup hopes?
7:30 AMBBC Sport — Will club momentum boost NI's World Cup hopes?

What they're saying

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With silverware fresh in their hands, many of Northern Ireland players will arrive to international duty with confidence that only success brings.
— Yahoo Sports