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Denise O'Sullivan of Republic of Ireland is lifted in celebration by team-mate Katie McCabe after scoring her side's sixth goal during the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 qualifying group A match between Republic of Ireland and Georgia at Tallaght Stadium in Dublin. Pic: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

The Irish women’s team wore white shorts when playing against Australia in their first-ever appearance at the FIFA World Cup. 

The FAI confirmed that after consulting with “the senior leadership group,” the ladies' team opted to wear “the traditional green jersey, white shorts and green socks as part of the new Castore home kit".