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Snap Reaction: Spain 1-0 Argentina
The Football Family
Snap Reaction: Spain 1-0 Argentina
Sunday
19 Jul
Spain's Rodri wins World Cup Golden Ball award, Mbappé wins his second Golden Boot
Awards
Spain's Rodri wins World Cup Golden Ball award, Mbappé wins his second Golden Boot
19 Jul
5
Brilliance of Spain overcomes an Argentine belligerence with nothing left to give
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Brilliance of Spain overcomes an Argentine belligerence with nothing left to give
Spain come through endurance test because of the belief in their quality and a deep trust in each other.
David Sneyd
David Sneyd
reports from New Jersey
19 Jul
9
Ferran Torres delivers Spain's second World Cup with extra-time winner in drab final
La Roja
Ferran Torres delivers Spain's second World Cup with extra-time winner in drab final
19 Jul
27
'I thought it was crap': World Cup final half-time takes 27 minutes as Madonna, Shakira and Coldplay perform
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'I thought it was crap': World Cup final half-time takes 27 minutes as Madonna, Shakira and Coldplay perform
19 Jul
22
Argentina v Spain, World Cup final
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Argentina v Spain, World Cup final
Argentina faced Spain in the biggest game in international football.
19 Jul
104
Chapman's late double helps Derry break down stubborn Tolka Rovers
FAI Cup
Chapman's late double helps Derry break down stubborn Tolka Rovers
19 Jul
Most of Spain's players have had poor seasons. So why are they in the World Cup final?
Contenders
Most of Spain's players have had poor seasons. So why are they in the World Cup final?
19 Jul
6
Why England's World Cup fallout feels very Irish
Blame Game
Why England's World Cup fallout feels very Irish
19 Jul
1
Who will win tonight's World Cup final - Spain or Argentina?
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Who will win tonight's World Cup final - Spain or Argentina?
19 Jul
5
A World Cup final that promises tears, raging fury and intense desire
Preview
A World Cup final that promises tears, raging fury and intense desire
Argentina have revelled in madness and Messi’s genius while Spain’s collective is now strengthened by the prodigious Lamine Yamal.
David Sneyd
David Sneyd
reports from New York City
19 Jul
1
England beat France 6-4 in wild World Cup third-place play-off
bronze medal
England beat France 6-4 in wild World Cup third-place play-off
Bukayo Saka scored a hat-trick as England came out on top of an insane game in Miami.
19 Jul
13
Saturday
18 Jul
'We wanted it more' - Healy hails Kerry FC after knocking Shelbourne out of FAI Cup
Cupset
'We wanted it more' - Healy hails Kerry FC after knocking Shelbourne out of FAI Cup
18 Jul
1
Chelsea have €137.5m bid accepted for Morgan Rogers - reports
Premier League
Chelsea have €137.5m bid accepted for Morgan Rogers - reports
18 Jul
20
Shelbourne overcome 10-player Galway to win their first All-Island Cup
Shels Bells
Shelbourne overcome 10-player Galway to win their first All-Island Cup
18 Jul
Biggest disappointment? Best goal? Our writers review the 2026 World Cup
Looking Back
Biggest disappointment? Best goal? Our writers review the 2026 World Cup
18 Jul
Do you agree with our World Cup team of the tournament?
standouts
Do you agree with our World Cup team of the tournament?
18 Jul
2
Donald Trump questions Thomas Tuchel over Harry Kane's 'unusual' role
Criticism
Donald Trump questions Thomas Tuchel over Harry Kane's 'unusual' role
18 Jul
12
Emotion fuels sense of destiny for Argentina but Rodri's redemption is at heart of Spain story
World Cup Final
Emotion fuels sense of destiny for Argentina but Rodri's redemption is at heart of Spain story
Midfielder has reemerged as the best in the world during this tournament after overcoming adversity on and off pitch.
David Sneyd
David Sneyd
reports from New York City
18 Jul
1
Who will win tonight's World Cup third-place play-off - England or France?
Your shout
Who will win tonight's World Cup third-place play-off - England or France?
18 Jul
8
Friday
17 Jul
Keena's last-minute winner fires St Pat's into FAI Cup third round
Late Drama
Keena's last-minute winner fires St Pat's into FAI Cup third round
17 Jul
2
Ireland U19 prospect Chris Atherton swaps Chelsea for Ipswich Town
tractor boy
Ireland U19 prospect Chris Atherton swaps Chelsea for Ipswich Town
17 Jul
Leeds sign Bosnia World Cup star for €40 million
Transfer News
Leeds sign Bosnia World Cup star for €40 million
17 Jul
2
Uefa open disciplinary proceedings against Derry and CSKA Sofia
Controversy
Uefa open disciplinary proceedings against Derry and CSKA Sofia
17 Jul
'I can't wait to go again': Szoboszlai signs new five-year deal at Liverpool
take it as red
'I can't wait to go again': Szoboszlai signs new five-year deal at Liverpool
17 Jul
4
RTÉ plans to broadcast World Cup final half-time show
the show must go on
RTÉ plans to broadcast World Cup final half-time show
17 Jul
8
This photo of Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal has gone viral again (and no, it's not AI)
written in the stars
This photo of Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal has gone viral again (and no, it's not AI)
Argentina’s legendary captain and Spain’s teenage sensation will face each other on the pitch for the first time in the World Cup final on Sunday.
17 Jul
4
Jarrod Bowen pledges his future to West Ham after relegation from Premier League
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Jarrod Bowen pledges his future to West Ham after relegation from Premier League
17 Jul
4
Thomas Tuchel says England’s approach ‘has to be changed’ after Argentina defeat
lion in the sand
Thomas Tuchel says England’s approach ‘has to be changed’ after Argentina defeat
17 Jul
46
Lionel Messi keeps the magic of youth and possibility alive for all of us
2026 world cup
Lionel Messi keeps the magic of youth and possibility alive for all of us
Argentina star has helped to change what we all believe to be true from formative World Cup experiences.
David Sneyd
David Sneyd
reports from New York City
17 Jul
Thursday
16 Jul
Crowd trouble causes 15-minute delay as CSKA Sofia eliminate Derry from Europa League
Ugly scenes
Crowd trouble causes 15-minute delay as CSKA Sofia eliminate Derry from Europa League
16 Jul
Pele's World Cup jersey fetches $4.9 million at US auction
collector's item
Pele's World Cup jersey fetches $4.9 million at US auction
16 Jul
2
Scorching weather and hot tempers, but Bohs stay cool to secure Conference League progression
European Football
Scorching weather and hot tempers, but Bohs stay cool to secure Conference League progression
16 Jul
1
Shamrock Rovers star Reynolds to join Sheffield United in LOIW record transfer
Transfer Window
Shamrock Rovers star Reynolds to join Sheffield United in LOIW record transfer
16 Jul
Inevitable Argentina, Tuchel's tactics, super Spain
The Football Family
Inevitable Argentina, Tuchel's tactics, super Spain
Harry Wood leaves Shelbourne to join League One club
Transfer
Harry Wood leaves Shelbourne to join League One club
16 Jul
Argentina vs England: The game might be over but the diplomatic row about The Falklands rumbles on
Las Malvinas
Argentina vs England: The game might be over but the diplomatic row about The Falklands rumbles on
16 Jul
12
Eoin Kenny signs off from Dundalk with Player of the Month award for June
LOI
Eoin Kenny signs off from Dundalk with Player of the Month award for June
16 Jul
1
'Kaned by Messi' and 'Wonderbawl': English media react to World Cup exit
It's Not Coming Home
'Kaned by Messi' and 'Wonderbawl': English media react to World Cup exit
16 Jul
21
Sligo Rovers' American star Stephens set for Mexico move after lighting up LOIW
Exclusive
Sligo Rovers' American star Stephens set for Mexico move after lighting up LOIW
16 Jul
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