# Ireland call up Crystal Palace player for World Cup play-off

> Ireland's women's team picks Crystal Palace midfielder Shanade Hopcroft for World Cup play-off.
- Title: Ireland call up Crystal Palace player for World Cup play-off
- Summary: Ireland's women's team picks Crystal Palace midfielder Shanade Hopcroft for World Cup play-off. Republic of Ireland call up Crystal Palace midfielder Shanade…
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- Source: BBC Sport — https://bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c60qxj1n7gn8o
- Published: 2026-09-29T10:23:35.698+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: ireland, crystal palace, women's world cup, play-off, kazakhstan, shanade hopcroft, sports
## Ireland call up
Republic of Ireland boss Carla Ward calls up Crystal Palace midfielder Shanade Hopcroft for play-off.
## Hopcroft's background
England-born Hopcroft qualifies for Ireland through County Sligo-born grandmother.
## Team status
Ireland dropped into play-offs after losing final qualifier to France.
## Squad changes
Heather Payne returns after one year; McCabe and Sheva suspended.
## Injuries and absences
Tara O'Hanlon and Saoirse Noonan ruled out for both games.
## Next match
Ireland host Kazakhstan in Cork on 13 October for play-off final.
## Key takeaway

Republic of Ireland call up Crystal Palace midfielder Shanade Hopcroft for World Cup play-off against Kazakhstan.