The FAI on Wednesday confirmed that it had submitted its final bid dossier to UEFA to host the Uefa decider at the Aviva Stadium.

Ireland’s World Cup qualifier results have seen them rise to an all-time high in the FIFA charts.

Ireland will compete in the World Cup play-offs after Tuesday night’s defeat in Grenoble saw them lose out to France on automatic qualification.

Ireland will be seeded in the World Cup play-offs when they take place between October and early-December.

Carla Ward’s side came close to scoring on a number of occasions but were undone by a moment of magic from Manchester United’s Melvine Malard.

Carla Ward’s side are in Grenoble ahead of Tuesday night’s Women’s World Cup qualifier against France.

Carla Ward’s side can secure an automatic place in next year’s World Cup with a win against France in Grenoble.

Tying together Carla Ward, Denise O’Sullivan, Ireland’s World Cup fortunes and a dodgy road safety policy.

Amber Barrett scored the last-minute winner against the Netherlands on Friday and the Strasbourg striker is gunning for France on Tuesday.

An automatic World Cup place is up for grabs on Tuesday night when Carla Ward’s side take on France in Grenoble.

Ireland can seal World Cup qualification with a win away to the team currently ranked sixth in the world.

Kyra Carusa, Abbie Larkin and Amber Barrett scored the goals that earned Ireland three massive World Cup qualification points in Páirc Uí Chaoimh.

Ireland saw off the Netherlands in spectacular style to move to within one win of automatic World Cup qualification.

Ireland produced a massive upset by defeating the Dutch at Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Friday.

World Cup qualification has edged closer after Friday night’s 3-2 win against the Netherlands.

Carla Ward’s side take on the talented Dutch in Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Friday night.

The Ireland captain has outlined her respect for Heimir Hallgrímsson’s inspirational star.

The Chelsea and Ireland star has stayed off social media since her move from Women’s Super League rivals Arsenal was confirmed earlier this week.

Carla Ward described some incidents during the away game as ‘disrespectful’, but brushed that off ahead of the Páirc Uí Chaoimh game.

The Ireland star has joined Chelsea on a three-year deal after spending 11 years with their Women’s Super League rivals.

Amber Barrett was the hero when Ireland qualified for the 2023 World Cup with her Hampden Park play-off winner against Scotland.

Lazio midfielder Megan Connolly attended the men’s Coppa Italia final against Inter Milan.

The Ireland captain has swapped Women’s Super League side Arsenal for London rivals Chelsea.

The Ireland captain has signed for the Women’s Super League giants on a three-year contract.

Damien Duff’s Premier League successes at Chelsea also shaped her childhood support for the Stamford Bridge club.

The Ireland captain left Arsenal at the end of the season and immediately drew interest from Women’s Super League rivals Chelsea and Manchester City.

Arsenal’s decision to release Katie McCabe has stunned the Dubliner’s international manager Carla Ward.

The Ireland legend has played her final game in North London for Arsenal.

The Ireland international starred for Arsenal in their 2-1 Champions League semi-final first-leg win.

Ireland's World Cup qualification campaign is very much on track after another win over Poland on Saturday.