The FAI will "undertake a full and comprehensive review" of the Republic of Ireland's performance in the World Cup as the uncertainty over Vera Pauw's future continues.
In a brief statement issued by the governing body on Wednesday afternoon, they congratulated the players and management following the group-stage exit in their maiden tournament appearance.
The statement read: "The Football Association of Ireland would like to congratulate the players, management and staff of the Ireland Women's National Team on their performance at the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 and to thank all Irish fans both at home, around the world and in Australia for their magnificent support.
"We look forward to celebrating the team with fans at the homecoming event on O’Connell Street in Dublin tomorrow [Thursday] evening.
"With our World Cup journey at an end, the FAI will now undertake a full and comprehensive review of the campaign and tournament, as is our standard practice, and this will be discussed at the next FAI Board Meeting in the coming weeks."
Reports prior to the World Cup had claimed that Pauw and the FAI were close to agreeing a new contract that would see the manager look to take the team to the 2025 European Championship but no such deal ever materialised, despite Pauw’s admission that she was eager to stay.
The manager and captain Katie McCabe also had a discussion near the end of the Nigeria game which saw the player urge Pauw to make a substitution to freshen up the team.
Despite the historic achievement of reaching the tournament, it's unclear what the future holds for the veteran boss.
