Canada vs Republic of Ireland LIVE commentary: UK kick-off time, team news and how to follow as Girls in Green continue Women’s World Cup campaign
Republic of Ireland will continue their Women’s World Cup campaign in Group B as they take on Canada.
The Girls in Green are competing at their first-ever major tournament and are aiming to make the most of their time in Australia and New Zealand.
Vera Pauw’s side have been named in a group with their Aussie co-hosts who they will face first before this clash with Canada and then they will come up against Nigeria.
With only two teams from each group qualifying for the knockout stages, Ireland will have to overcome a tough task to progress.
This Group B clash is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, July 26.
Kick-off at HBF Park in Perth, Australia is scheduled for 1pm UK time.
The game will be broadcast free-to-air live on ITV.
talkSPORT 2 will also have live coverage of the game with commentary coming from Charlotte Richardson and Aston Villa midfielder Remi Allen.
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Canada have included many WSL stars as well as record appearance maker and legend Christine Sinclair in their squad.
Meanwhile, Manchester United’s Aoife Mannion and Liverpool’s Megan Campbell both missed out on call-ups for Ireland due to injuries and fitness issues.
Canada squad
Republic of Ireland squad
Ireland manager Pauw: “I have said it many times. We will give our all and we will not be afraid. We will not hide because of a fear of failure because we don't have that.
“Something proves only to be impossible the moment it shows to be impossible, and that is our slogan.
“We get everything out of ourselves, we prepare the best we can. We have a fantastic
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