Aviva Stadium unavailable for the women’s World Cup farewell friendly due to pitch renovations

Ireland will play France at Tallaght Stadium instead on Thursday, July 6.

FANFARE: Katie McCabe of Republic of Ireland with supporters after the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 qualifier match between Republic of Ireland and Finland at Tallaght Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Pitch renovations have been blamed for the FAI being unable to secure Aviva Stadium for the women’s World Cup farewell friendly against France on Thursday, July 6.

Vera Pauw’s side last October became the first-ever team to reach a major tournament and will face co-hosts Australia, Olympic champions Canada and Nigeria from July 20-31.