Katie McCabe Scores Direct From Corner Kick At Women's World Cup

Republic of Ireland captain Katie McCabe scored one of the best goals of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup when she found the net direct from a corner kick.

Ireland had never scored at a Women's World Cup but that changed four minutes into Wednesday's Group B game against Canada when McCabe produced what is known in soccer as an Olympico goal.

This was the 21st senior international goal scored by 27-year-old McCabe - who plays her club soccer for Arsenal.

Katie McCabe Scores Ireland's First Ever Women's World Cup Goal

Ireland captain Katie McCabe pictured (left) after scoring her country's first ever goal at a FIFA Women's World Cup

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Despite McCabe's remarkable finish, Ireland lost the game 2-1.

A Megan Connolly own goal leveled the score on the stroke of half-time, before Adriana Leon netted the winner for Canada in the 53rd minute.

Ireland - who lost 1-0 to Australia last week - can no longer qualify for the knockout phase, even if they beat Nigeria in their final group match.

Meanwhile, Canada now have four points from two games, having drawn 0-0 with Nigeria in their group opener.