The Republic of Ireland Women’s National Team will play an international friendly against France at Tallaght Stadium before they depart for FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023.
The game will take place at Tallaght Stadium which will have completed the building of its fourth stand and undergone a number of other improvements since the team last played there against Finland in the World Cup Qualifiers.
The capacity of the ground will rise to 10,000 and it is hoped there will be a record home crowd for the game against the side ranked number five in the world.
The game will be included in a first-ever WNT Season Ticket package, which will take in the UEFA Women’s Nations League fixtures that are scheduled for later in the year.
“It is fantastic that we will get to play in front of our fans in our home of Tallaght Stadium before going to Australia for the World Cup,” said Head Coach Vera Pauw.
“I’d like to thank everyone at the FAI who has helped to organise this game because we need to test ourselves against a high quality opponent in order to prepare us for the World Cup. France are one of the top teams in the world and will provide us with the type of challenge that we require.”
“A lot of hard work continues to be done around our preparations for the World Cup with some excellent games lined up. We are excited to be returning to Tallaght Stadium – that is where we have made so many great memories.”
“It is also brilliant news to have a season ticket package for our home games in 2023. This is another significant part of the ongoing development of women’s and girls’ football in Ireland and we are looking forward to playing in front of our fans in some big games.”
“We are delighted to confirm this home game for the Ireland Women’s National Team against an opponent who are amongst the best in women’s football right now,” added FAI CEO Jonathan Hill.
“We did explore the possibility of hosting this game in Aviva Stadium but it was not available due to scheduled pitch redevelopment work. We are now aiming to sell out Tallaght Stadium for what will be the perfect way to send the Ireland team off to the World Cup.”
Match details and information around tickets will be announced in due course.
