Both Irish women's teams will head into play-offs for Women's World Cup - unless the Republic win away to France.

Michael Olise scored three and France overcame a brief scare from Northern Ireland to wrap up their pre-World Cup friendlies with a comfortable 3-1 win.

The Bayern Munich winger led an attacking display in a 3-1 win that hinted at Les Bleus' starting XI for their opener against Senegal.

For the ground beneath Ireland’s feet is steady and firm. Last Friday’s rollicking, rain-drenched victory over the Netherlands means Ireland are guaranteed a favourable playoff route to next year’s World Cup in Brazil. Against France, Ireland have, in Ward’s own words, “nothing to lose and everything to gain”.

Tournament co-hosts Canada were held to a 1-1 draw by Ireland in their final warm-up friendly before the World Cup

Ireland footie boss Carla Ward believes victory for her side would be ‘one of the biggest stories in world football.’ Having already beaten the Netherlands in Cork last Friday night, the squad this morning pitched up in a heatwave beneath the Alps as they aim the shortest route possible to a second successive World Cup.

The Republic of Ireland will play France in their final game of 2027 Women’s World Cup qualifying Group A2 at the Stade des Alpes in Grenoble on Tuesday. Kick-off is at 8pm Irish time (9pm local). How can I watch it?

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.