Republic of Ireland Women, Kazakhstan and Katie McCabe
13 October 2026
Republic of Ireland Women defeated Kazakhstan 4-0 in Cork, completing a commanding 12-0 aggregate victory to reach the next stage of World Cup qualifying. Captain Katie McCabe scored on her return to the starting line-up as Carla Ward’s team moved closer to another appearance at the global tournament.
Ireland entered the second leg with an eight-goal advantage and added four more at home. They will face Poland in a two-legged play-off final, having previously defeated the Polish side twice in qualifying. The winners will move closer to securing a 2027 World Cup place.