Ireland's World Cup fixtures confirmed

It'll be a 10am kick-off Irish time for Vera Pauw's side in the opener against Australia. 

PLAYMAKERS: Denise O'Sullivan of Republic of Ireland before the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 Play-off match against Scotland. Picture: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Ireland’s Women’s World Cup schedule has been revealed, with kick-off times amenable to the public at home despite the mammoth time difference Down Under.

Fifa confirmed all times, 48 hours after Saturday’s draw held in Auckland, New Zealand – with Ireland’s first game against co-hosts Australia in Sydney kicking off at 10am Irish time (8pm local).