Páirc Uí Chaoimh will be the venue for the second leg of the Republic of Ireland WNT’s World Cup round one qualifying play-off against Kazakhstan.

It will be a welcome return to the home of Cork GAA for Carla Ward’s side, who secured a memorable 3-2 victory over the Netherlands at the venue in June.

The two-legged tie gets underway with a challenging trip to Astana Arena on October 9th, where the Republic of Ireland will face Kazakhstan with kick-off scheduled for midday Irish time. The team will then return to Cork for the second leg on Tuesday, October 13th.

The Girls in Green boast a 100% record at Páirc Uí Chaoimh, having recorded a memorable 3-1 win over France in front of 18,399 spectators in 2024, followed by victories over the Netherlands and Slovenia last year.

"I am delighted to be heading back to Cork," Ward said after the announcement. "The Netherlands game was incredibly special, particularly because the Cork crowd showed such passion. The supporters turned up in their droves to get behind the team and truly made a difference.

"We will need the supporters again as this game is crucial. We cannot take Kazakhstan for granted, especially with the significant travel involved between the two legs. We will need everyone in the stands to get behind the team once more to help us get over the line."

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