Republic of Ireland to 'lock in' for World Cup dream

The final whistle had just blown in Cork, but Katie McCabe's mind was already six weeks ahead. Eight goals to the good from Friday, the second leg of the Women's World Cup play-off with Kazakhstan was always going to be an easy night for the Republic of Ireland. There were another four goals on the night, including a powerful strike from McCabe, and it leaves Carla Ward's side just two matches away from the 2027 Women's World Cup.