DathranEU t1_j4fnlc1 wrote on January 15, 2023 at 11:06 AM

Reply to comment by StevenTM in Republic of Ireland Women's National Team qualified for their first Women's World Cup in history. The location for their opening game in July 2023 is set to be moved to a larger venue after an incredible demand for tickets. by ToberOct

Where did he say that? He said football is.

StevenTM t1_j4fotmp wrote on January 15, 2023 at 11:22 AM

They omit "football" when they're discussing the popular version in the context of world championships of men's football.

The article title is at least less ambiguous, because it says "Ireland World Cup opener" - clearly discussing the most popular sport in Ireland, which is football. Most people outside Ireland don't have the faintest clue what the most popular women's sport in Ireland is.