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Five must-see group games at the 2026 World Cup
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Five must-see group games at the 2026 World Cup
8 Jun
6
My recovery has started – Christian Eriksen ‘feeling good’ in wake of collapse
good news
My recovery has started – Christian Eriksen ‘feeling good’ in wake of collapse
8 Jun
4
No official statement on Israel fixtures until later this week, FAI insists
Decision time
No official statement on Israel fixtures until later this week, FAI insists
8 Jun
The French view: Carla Ward's 'ideas to disturb the opponent' and 'angry' Katie McCabe
Les Bleues
The French view: Carla Ward's 'ideas to disturb the opponent' and 'angry' Katie McCabe
8 Jun
2
France defender Ibrahima Konate to join Real Madrid
Pastures new
France defender Ibrahima Konate to join Real Madrid
8 Jun
8
Galway United's 'home' game against Dundalk to be played in Turner's Cross
Changes
Galway United's 'home' game against Dundalk to be played in Turner's Cross
8 Jun
12
FAI expected to decide on Ireland-Israel fixtures today
Decision time
FAI expected to decide on Ireland-Israel fixtures today
8 Jun
18
'It would be one of the biggest stories in world football'
Ready to go
'It would be one of the biggest stories in world football'
Carla Ward says Ireland have ‘nothing to lose and everything to gain’ as they target automatic World Cup qualification.
Emma Duffy
Emma Duffy
Reports from Stade des Alpes, Grenoble
8 Jun
6
The World Cup preview pod
The Football Family
The World Cup preview pod
Yamal available for Spain's World Cup opener after injury
Boost
Yamal available for Spain's World Cup opener after injury
8 Jun
Jose Mourinho set for Real Madrid return after Florentino Perez re-elected
Back In Charge
Jose Mourinho set for Real Madrid return after Florentino Perez re-elected
8 Jun
11
'If Séamus Coleman can do it, so can I' - Ruesha Littlejohn hits back at critics
Ireland WNT
'If Séamus Coleman can do it, so can I' - Ruesha Littlejohn hits back at critics
8 Jun
Sunday
7 Jun
Feyenoord sack Robin van Persie as coach after 'difficult season'
Time to say goodbye
Feyenoord sack Robin van Persie as coach after 'difficult season'
7 Jun
2
'As for whether Irish fans should support England, I'd say save yourself the heartache'
Interview
'As for whether Irish fans should support England, I'd say save yourself the heartache'
7 Jun
14
Christian Eriksen ‘conscious’ after collapsing during Denmark match
Update
Christian Eriksen ‘conscious’ after collapsing during Denmark match
7 Jun
10
Iran's World Cup team blast US visa row on arrival in Mexico
Unimpressed
Iran's World Cup team blast US visa row on arrival in Mexico
7 Jun
15
Some kind of miracle: The forgotten story of Northern Ireland at the 1958 World Cup
Looking Back
Some kind of miracle: The forgotten story of Northern Ireland at the 1958 World Cup
Declan Bogue
Declan Bogue
7 Jun
3
Meet the World Cup Freemasons: 'We are a group based on trust. Profiteering is not allowed'
2026 world cup
Meet the World Cup Freemasons: 'We are a group based on trust. Profiteering is not allowed'
The 42 speaks to some of the fans from around the globe who are in football’s most coveted circle.
David Sneyd
David Sneyd
7 Jun
2
‘This is winner takes all. Everyone's beatable’ - Ireland’s French test for World Cup utopia
LFG
‘This is winner takes all. Everyone's beatable’ - Ireland’s French test for World Cup utopia
7 Jun
Saturday
6 Jun
Harry Kane goal hands England victory over New Zealand in World Cup warm-up
one nil
Harry Kane goal hands England victory over New Zealand in World Cup warm-up
6 Jun
1
Robinson hits screamer as Germany beat US 2-1 in co-hosts' final World Cup warm-up
Top Bins
Robinson hits screamer as Germany beat US 2-1 in co-hosts' final World Cup warm-up
6 Jun
2
'We asked the players to show character' - Ireland U21s bounce back to draw with Croatia
Friendly
'We asked the players to show character' - Ireland U21s bounce back to draw with Croatia
6 Jun
David Sullivan steps down as West Ham chairman to fight historic allegations
immediate effect
David Sullivan steps down as West Ham chairman to fight historic allegations
6 Jun
Germany starlet Lennart Karl ruled out of World Cup
Injury blow
Germany starlet Lennart Karl ruled out of World Cup
6 Jun
5
After tale of two halves, Ireland leave 'richer and deeper than we were before'
Friendly
After tale of two halves, Ireland leave 'richer and deeper than we were before'
6 Jun
10
'I don't know what it is about Cork': Ireland strengthen World Cup bid at Páirc Uí Chaoimh
Rebel Roar
'I don't know what it is about Cork': Ireland strengthen World Cup bid at Páirc Uí Chaoimh
6 Jun
2
Ogbene's goal grabs draw for Ireland against World Cup finalists Canada
All Square
Ogbene's goal grabs draw for Ireland against World Cup finalists Canada
A Jake O’Brien own goal had seen Heimir Hallgrimsson’s side fall behind in the first half.
6 Jun
18
Friday
5 Jun
Carla Ward: Ireland can beat France and qualify directly for the World Cup
Reaction
Carla Ward: Ireland can beat France and qualify directly for the World Cup
5 Jun
4
Alexia Putellas’ brace dents England’s bid for automatic World Cup qualification
Qualifier
Alexia Putellas’ brace dents England’s bid for automatic World Cup qualification
5 Jun
1
Ireland keep automatic World Cup qualification hopes alive with famous Dutch win
coygig
Ireland keep automatic World Cup qualification hopes alive with famous Dutch win
A landmark result for Carla Ward’s side at Páirc Uí Chaoimh.
Emma Duffy
Emma Duffy
Reports from Páirc Uí Chaoimh
5 Jun
27
Michael Noonan in advanced talks to join Ajax from Shamrock Rovers
Dutch Gold
Michael Noonan in advanced talks to join Ajax from Shamrock Rovers
It’s understood the Dutch club is now the teenager’s preferred destination.
5 Jun
14
Republic of Ireland earn 3-2 win over the Netherlands in World Cup qualifier
As it happened Minute-by-Minute
Republic of Ireland earn 3-2 win over the Netherlands in World Cup qualifier
5 Jun
34
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5 Jun
4
Tottenham sign former Liverpool defender Andy Robertson on free transfer
Premier League
Tottenham sign former Liverpool defender Andy Robertson on free transfer
5 Jun
13
Arsenal trio make shortlist for PFA Men’s Player of the Year award
Best of the best
Arsenal trio make shortlist for PFA Men’s Player of the Year award
5 Jun
9
Ireland dare to dream as World Cup qualifying intensifies at Páirc Uí Chaoimh
match preview
Ireland dare to dream as World Cup qualifying intensifies at Páirc Uí Chaoimh
Carla Ward’s side welcome Netherlands to Cork this evening.
Emma Duffy
Emma Duffy
5 Jun
1
Jake O'Brien: Coleman class, Leaving Cert days, and World Cup motivation
Friendly
Jake O'Brien: Coleman class, Leaving Cert days, and World Cup motivation
5 Jun
'For any parent, seeing a lot of abuse thrown their child’s way is difficult to see'
Crossing the line
'For any parent, seeing a lot of abuse thrown their child’s way is difficult to see'
5 Jun
Thursday
4 Jun
France booed off as Amad Diallo gives Ivory Coast shock win
world cup warm-ups
France booed off as Amad Diallo gives Ivory Coast shock win
4 Jun
7
Green Brigade declare opposition to Robbie Keane Celtic links
Supporters Group
Green Brigade declare opposition to Robbie Keane Celtic links
4 Jun
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