Why you should support a small, neutral, democratic former colony island in the Atlantic at the World Cup
Here is an Irish player to support at the World Cup (no, it’s not Declan Rice)
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Here is an Irish player to support at the World Cup (no, it’s not Declan Rice)
Talented Turkish squad will fancy their chances on return to the big stage
Japan, Sweden and Tunisia arrive with tournament pedigree and hopes of qualification
Minnows Curaçao look to make an impact in tough group with serious contenders Ecuador
While I fondly remember the World Cups I watched as a child, the ones I’ve watched as an adult were more enjoyable
More and more sports broadcast rights are moving to subscription services and that is likely to continue
Parents of most youngsters taking up soccer in the US are well placed to afford the high sums it takes to put them in competitive arenas
The record industry loves a cash-in, but some songs rise above it all, just as the beautiful game does
Scotland branded ‘unprofessional’ and ‘weak’ but stand by their decision to not play in game
Brother Walfrid Kerins from Sligo and Patrick O’Connell from Dublin were devoted to the game
America 2026 with Kevin Kilbane and Paul Howard
Bosnia and Herzegovina, Switzerland and Qatar also eye qualification from group
South Africa, Czech Republic and South Korea comprise the other three competing nations in group
Scotland have what it takes to make history
Ireland’s contribution to philosophy tends to get overlooked amid patronising commentary about the ‘Celtic soul’
We all have our favourite World Cup memories, and in most cases, they involve sitting on a couch in a livingroom, staring at the screen
Fifa president has focused on increasing World Cup revenue to the detriment of the game’s greatest showpiece
Some players are primed on how to slow the game down in sweltering conditions
Team were not at hotel when incident occurred on Saturday, having been preparing for New Zealand friendly in Florida
Team are based in Tijuana with all group games in US as Iran FA labels visa issues ‘political interference in sport’
Franz Beckenbauer’s men lost out in a tense atmosphere amid a turbulent political backdrop, prompting a dressingroom coup by Der Kaiser
Sporting anticipation for this World Cup is at an all-time low, and for good reason
June 7th to 12th highlights, including Backstory, Britney: In Ten Pictures, Total Football and Queen James
World Cup chief operating officer says hard-sided resealable water containers could pose ‘safety and security risk’
A record 48 teams will play across US, Canada and Mexico for sport’s most prestigious prize
The story of the 1926 census is a snapshot of a society in the middle of demographic trauma
RTÉ’s familiar faces stuck on the sidelines again for World Cup’s footballing feast
Fifa’s spivs and charlatans know that no matter what they do to the tournament, they’ll always be able to weaponise our addiction to it
America 2026 with Kevin Kilbane and Paul Howard
From John Giles to Galway United, there are plenty of football connections between the two countries
I wish I could say I enjoyed Japan and South Korea 2002 as much as the World Cups of my childhood
After playoff heartbreak, Hallgrímsson using Montreal fixture to boost squad for Nations League, Euro 2028
But squad is without Denise O’Sullivan, the team’s creative force, and Emily Murphy
The Republic of Ireland won’t be playing across Canada, Mexico and the United States. Who will you cheer for instead?
Just days away from the opener, the tournament has yet to feel fully real for fans and even some players
The relationship between football and gambling is getting closer and more problematic - and stars serving as ‘brand ambassadors’ are not helping
Queen’s University Belfast climate scientist says high temperatures to be big issue despite mitigation measures
Joint investigation run by New York and New Jersey attorneys general concerns games at MetLife Stadium
It makes me fully appreciate the wonderful sporting occasion in Parnell Park
Eight Barcelona players feature in squad as reward for La Liga-winning campaign
Thomas Tuchel names 26-man squad for World Cup in North America
A report claims vulnerable workers injured in Saudi Arabia – including one who says his legs were crushed – received no compensation
Television: At a time when sport on TV feels like a covert way to advertise betting websites and beer there’s something hugely refreshing about this
World Cup squad news: Manuel Neuer declared as Germany’s No 1 at World Cup after retirement U-turn
Many American soccer fans do not appear especially excited. Even Donald Trump has baulked at the ticket prices
New format will be similar to the Swiss system introduced in European club competitions ‘ensuring a fair qualification chance for all teams’
Up to 20 family members will travel across the US to support the Shamrock Rovers player in action for Cape Verde
Cristiano Ronaldo will play in a sixth World Cup at the age of 41
Lennon Miller, Oli McBurnie and Ross McCrorie are among those to miss out
Fifa is set to preside over the most polluting tournament in history
Carlo Ancelotti recalls all-time leading scorer for tournament in North America
This film about England’s quarter-final against Argentina at the 1986 World Cup is immaculately balanced
Colombian singer teased new official tournament song last week
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices