FAI: All you need to know | Republic of Ireland v France

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With kick-off at 7.45pm, the opening match of the campaign at the Aviva Stadium under the lights will be one to remember as Ireland look to secure an historic result against the World Cup finalists.
Match Details
Fixture: Republic of Ireland v France
Competition: UEFA EURO 2024 qualifying
Venue: Aviva Stadium
Date: Monday, March 27
Kick-off: 7.45pm
Tickets: TBC
TV: TBC
Last Five Matches
Republic of Ireland: WLWLD
France: DWWWL
Ireland have secured two wins and a draw in their last five matches with two defeats coming against Norway and Scotland.
Stephen Kenny's side secured victories over Malta in an international friendly in Ta'Quli and an excitjng 3-2 win over Armenia at the Aviva Stadium, with the draw coming against a strong Ukraine team, a 1-1 draw in ?ód?.
France reached the World Cup final where they secured a 3-3 draw against winners Argentina before they suffered penalty heart-break. The three victories which saw them reach the final were against Morocco, England & Poland whilst they suffered defeat in their final group game against Tunisia.
Head-to-head - Republic of Ireland v France
Games Won: 4
Games Drawn: 5
Games Lost: 8
23/05/1937 - France 0-2 Republic of Ireland - International Friendly
16/11/1952 - Republic of Ireland 1-1 France - International Friendly
04/10/1953 - Republic of Ireland 3-5 France - FIFA World Cup
25/11/1952 - France 1-0 Republic of Ireland - FIFA World Cup
15/11/1972 - Republic of Ireland 1-0 France - FIFA World Cup
19/05/1973 - France 1-1 Republic of Ireland - FIFA World Cup
17/11/1976 - France 2-0 Republic of Ireland - FIFA World Cup
30/03/1977 - Republic of Ireland 1-0 France - FIFA World Cup
28/10/1980 - France 2-0 Republic of Ireland - FIFA World Cup
14/11/1981 - Republic of Ireland 3-2 France - FIFA World Cup
07/02/1989 - Republic of Ireland 0-0 France - International Friendly
09/10/2004 - France 0-0 Republic of Ireland - FIFA World Cup
07/09/2005 - Republic of Ireland 0-1 France - FIFA World Cup
14/11/2009 - Republic of Ireland 0-1 France - FIFA World Cup
18/11/2009 - France 1-1 Republic of Ireland - FIFA World Cup
26/06/2016 - France 2-1 Republic of Ireland - UEFA European Championships
28/05/2018 - France 2-0 Republic of Ireland - International Friendly
Famous Win - Republic of Ireland 3-2 France - November 1981 (pictured)
Ireland Goalscorers: Phillippe Mahut (og 5), Frank Stapleton (25), Michael Robinson (40)
France Goalscorers: Bruno Bellone (9), Michel Platini (83)
Attendance: 53,000
Venue: Lansdowne Road
Referee: Roif Eriksson
Ireland Team: Seamus McDonagh (GK), Chris Hughton, Dave Langan, Mark Lawrenson, Kevin Moran, David O'Leary, Liam Brady (C), Mick Martin, Ronnie Whelan, Michael Robinson, Frank Stapleton (Don Givens 87).



Ireland Category:
Senior Men


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Match Preview / Report:
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Match ID:
Republic of Ireland - France | 2024 - UEFA European Qualifiers | 2036316


Introduction:
Republic of Ireland are set to welcome France to the Aviva Stadium for the opening match of the UEFA EURO 2024 qualifying campaign on Monday, March 27.




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