Football
together
The power of a Mexican GAA club: 'I never heard about Gaelic football and now it’s part of my community'
In a city that can chew you up and spit you out, Los San Patricios provides connection in Mexico City.
big three points
Scotland off the mark with 1-0 win over Haiti while Australia stun Turkey
Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe fire Aussies to victory in Vancouver.
Saturday
13 Jun
swiss rolled
Qatar captain heads 94th-minute equaliser to earn country's first World Cup point
Switzerland’s first-half lead was cancelled out at the death in Santa Clara.
together
History of United States allows for celebration to pierce the sense of fear
A week in Mexico stirred the spirit of this World Cup. The hope is that will be a sign of things to come.
Friday
12 Jun
All Square
Larin on target to earn first-ever World Cup point for co-hosts Canada
Canada played out a 1-1 draw with Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Goals Galore
Clarke on the double as Derry City sign off from temporary Celtic Park home with big win
process
The behind-the-scenes story of why Brentford chose Damien Duff
The former Ireland international has been appointed as the Bees’ new assistant manager.
Podcast
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Hydration breaks
RTÉ says it will continue showing ads during World Cup water breaks, but not too many
Soccer
Ireland v Israel to be held behind closed doors at neutral venue as Uefa approve FAI request
The FAI confirmed the decision in a statement on Friday morning.
leaf out of his book
Meet the college dropout who slept in tents and hitchhiked his way to play at the World Cup
Ahead of co-hosts Canada’s opening game tonight, Jamie Lowery tells The 42 about his remarkable journey to play at Mexico 86.
Thursday
11 Jun
The Football Family
The World Cup is alive
David Sneyd dials in from Azteca Stadium to reflect on the opening game of the 2026 World Cup with Shane Keegan.
15m
Glorious
World Cup opens with a story of angels and demons as Mexico put on a show
Hosts claim 2-0 win over South Africa in front of a delirious Azteca with three red cards shared for good measure.
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