Republic of Ireland to Battle Spain in Nations League, Northern Ireland Draws Poland
The Republic of Ireland will compete against world champions Spain in the 2027 Nations League, while Northern Ireland faces Poland in League B.
Poland, who will encounter the Republic of Ireland in a Women’s World Cup play-off later in November, joins Northern Ireland, Finland, and Belarus in League B3.
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Carla Ward’s Republic of Ireland team is set for a challenging group in League A alongside Nations League titleholders Spain, Norway, and Switzerland.
While Uefa has yet to confirm the fixtures, the Nations League matches will occur during the international windows in February/March, April, and June.
The Republic of Ireland faces one of the toughest draws possible as they aim to maintain their position in League A.
Spain, champions of the 2024 and 2025 Nations League tournaments, headline the group, with Norway and Switzerland also posing significant challenges.
The outcomes of the Nations League will significantly impact qualification for the upcoming Women’s Euros in Germany in 2029.
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The team finishing first in League A will advance to the Nations League finals in October, while the last-place team in each group will be relegated to League B.
Additionally, each third-placed team in League A will be involved in a relegation/promotion play-off against a second-placed team from League B.
