What do Ireland's women need to do to qualify for the World Cup?

12 April 2022; Denise O'Sullivan, right, and Katie McCabe of Republic of Ireland after the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 qualifying match between Sweden and Republic of Ireland at Gamla Ullevi in Gothenburg, Sweden. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Ireland may have to win all three remaining Women’s World Cup qualifiers to earn a bye into the playoff second round in October.

Vera Pauw’s side are firmly in the driving seat to seal a first-ever runners-up finish in their qualifying group, enough to clinch their first playoff since 2008.