Scotland v Ireland permutations: What needs to happen for Girls in Green to qualify for World Cup

A win against Scotland tonight is the main thing — defeat would spell the end of the World Cup dream.

But to qualify automatically tonight, one of Switzerland (against Wales) or Iceland (in Portugal) would have to lose — or win on penalties.

Both sides are currently ranked above the Girls in Green in terms of results during qualification.

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If there are wins for Switzerland, Iceland and Ireland, the Girls in Green would have to head to New Zealand in February for an intercontinental play-off.

There, 10 teams will vie for the three remaining spots — with Taiwan, Thailand, Cameroon, Senegal, Haiti, Panama, Chile, Paraguay and Papua New Guinea already in the pot.

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