World Cup

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

Inside Politics podcast with Hugh Linehan

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