Vera Pauw's side need a result against the Olympic Champions.
The Republic of Ireland's women's team are back in action at the World Cup today.
The Girls in Green face Olympic champions Canada this afterrnoon and need to avoid defeat if they are to keep their hopes of reaching the knockout stages alive.
Defeat would see them eliminated at the group stage following their opening 1-0 loss to co-hosts Australia.
Ballinasloe's Heather Payne was named to start, but had to pull out due to injury.
Let’s GO ☘️
— Ireland Football ⚽️🇮🇪 (@IrelandFootball) July 26, 2023
⚽️ | Canada v Republic of Ireland
📍 | Perth Rectangular Stadium
⏰ | 8:00pm / 1:00pm (Irish Time)
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In Group C, Japan are through to the last 16 after a comfortable 2-0 win over Costa Rica.
Two goals in three minutes from Hikaru Naomoto and Aoba Fujino was enough for all three points.
Spain will be joining them in the knockout rounds after a 5-0 in win over Zambia in Auckland.
Teresa Abelleiera before a brace each from Jennifer Hermoso and Alba Redondo rounded off the game.
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