European Football · Friday, October 9, 2026
Northern Ireland dreams of its first World Cup
Nat Johnson and Rebecca Holloway carry the hopes of Northern Irish women in the playoffs, with the historic ambition of qualifying their team for 2026.
By Editorial team
Northern Ireland's women's team is targeting an unprecedented achievement: participating in the 2026 World Cup. Defenders Nat Johnson and Rebecca Holloway embody this quest in the eyes of BBC Sport NI. The team faces European playoffs to reach the final tournament. The Northern Irish players sweep aside doubts: 'nothing is impossible', they insist.