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The Ireland WNT have learned their opponents for their return to UEFA Nations League B next year.

A flawless performance in League B last winter saw Ireland promoted to the top tier for this year’s Euro 2025 qualifiers (run through the Nations League system). An incredibly tough draw pitted them against three of the world’s top-five-ranked teams in England, France, and Sweden.

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Though the League A campaign ended on a high with victory over France in Cork, the five defeats that preceded that game mean Ireland have been relegated and return to League B.

The draw for the 2025 Nations League took place in Nyon in Switzerland on Thursday morning.

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Ireland WNT learn UEFA Nations League opponents

The UEFA Women’s Nations League draw

After coming back down to UEFA Nations League B, Ireland were among the top seeds for Thursday’s league phase draw.

They were drawn into group B2, alongside Türkiye (pot 2), Slovenia (pot 3) and Greece (pot 4).

 

Key dates for Ireland’s Nations League campaign

The venues and kick-off times for the Ireland WNT’s Nations League campaign are unconfirmed.

The last time Ireland were in Nations League B in 2023, two home games were played in Tallaght Stadium, while the clash with Northern Ireland took place at the Aviva Stadium. During this year’s Euro qualifying campaign against the might of League A opposition, the Aviva Stadium hosted two games, with SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoímh hosting the final game against France.

We do know the exact date and kick-off time of the Ireland WNT’s final Nations League fixture. UEFA have confirmed that all games on the final matchday of Nations League B will kick off simultaneously at 6pm Irish time on June 3rd 2025.

Matchday 1: Friday 21st February 2025

Matchday 2: Tuesday 25th February 2025

Matchday 3: Friday 4th April 2025

Matchday 4: Tuesday 8th April 2025

Matchday 5: Friday 30th May 2025

Matchday 6: Tuesday 3rd June 2025 (K/O 6pm Irish time)

This post will be updated with full fixture info as it arrives.

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