Soccer: Ireland set for friendly match against France

Ireland are set to meet world and European champions France in a friendly game ahead of the World Cup finals next year, according to reports this morning.

An Irish newspaper claims the game will go ahead in Lansdowne Road following discussions between the FAI and the French football federation.

The only obstacle casting doubt on the game is the possibility that Ireland could be drawn against France in the group stages of the finals in Japan and South Korea next summer.