The Republic of Ireland Women’s National Team will face Iceland in two friendlies in Reykjavik next month.
The two fixtures, on June 11 and June 15, will be vital warm-ups for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup Qualifiers that start in September.
Ireland are drawn into Group A, alongside Sweden, Finland, Slovakia and Georgia, in the battle to make it to the World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.
“It is really important that we get to use this international window to continue our preparations for the 2023 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers," said Ireland boss Vera Pauw.
"We have made a lot of positive strides in recent months in each of our sessions together and this week, with two tough games, will provide us with another opportunity to continue that work.
“For this window, we had many different options but ultimately we chose to play against Iceland, who are ranked 17th in the world and have qualified for EURO 2022.
"Just like our decision to play Denmark and Belgium in April, we want to test ourselves against high calibre opposition.
“It is crucial that we maintain the standards that we have raised in our last few camps and work harder to get even better.
"It’s clear to see that the more time that the staff get to have with the players there are noticeable improvements made. I look forward to meeting up with the players and staff again to continue that work.
“Once again, I would like to thank the Government, the Health Service Executive, Sport Ireland and everyone at the FAI for making these games possible.
"We do not take our elite status for granted during this COVID-19 pandemic and will continue to follow the protocols and the advice of our medical staff.”
International Friendly Games
June 11: Iceland v Republic of Ireland, Laugardalsvollur, Reykjavik
June 15: Iceland v Republic of Ireland, Laugardalsvollur, Reykjavik
*Kick-off times and broadcast details will be confirmed in due course
