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Republic of Ireland topples Netherlands 3-2 in World Cup qualifier

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 8:33 PM

Last updated Jun 5, 2026

Republic of Ireland topples Netherlands 3-2 in World Cup qualifier

Summary

Republic of Ireland secured a 3-2 victory over the Netherlands in their penultimate World Cup qualifier on June 5 at Pairc Ui Chaoimh, Cork. Kyra Carusa opened the scoring for Ireland, followed by goals from Abbie Larkin and Amber Barrett, who netted the winner late in the game. Netherlands kept pressuring with Dominique Janssen scoring from a penalty and Victoria Pelova equalizing later. Ireland's win keeps them in contention for automatic World Cup qualification, with a crucial match against France scheduled for June 8.

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By the Numbers

•Ireland leads Netherlands 3-2 as of the 89th minute
•Barrett scores the late winner off a corner
•Ireland can qualify by beating France next
•Netherlands scored twice but could not hold leads
•Match featured a penalty and several close chances

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8:33 PMYahoo Sports — Republic of Ireland keep top spot dream alive with Dutch win

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Republic of Ireland keep their hopes of achieving automatic qualification for the World Cup alive as they beat Netherlands 3-2 in their penultimate qualifier at a rain-soaked Pairc Ui Chaoimh in Cork.
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