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2026 world cup
South Africa progress after beating South Korea while Mexico achieve clean sweep
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2026 world cup
MLS 3.0 can change game forever in United States - 'There's a lot of pressure to just take the shackles off'
Leading New England Revolution executive Cathal Conlon says country is on cusp of taking its seat at top table in world football.
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2026 world cup
Scotland’s qualification hopes up in the air after bruising defeat to Brazil and Viní Jr
Elsewhere in Group C, Morocco came from behind twice to beat Haiti.
Wednesday
24 Jun
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World Cup Wrap
Switzerland beat Canada to top group as co-hosts fail to seal home last-32 match
The 42FM
Is this World Cup good?
Sinead O’Carroll is joined by Niall Kelly to tackle the footballing and lingering moral questions around the American World Cup.
42m
The Football Family
SNAP REACTION: Disappointing England frustrated by Ghana
David Sneyd dials in from Boston Stadium to review England’s 0-0 draw vs Ghana with Shane Keegan.
17m
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Jun 24
Tuesday
23 Jun
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songs and stories
England's reality check with hesitant display that won't be tolerated deeper into World Cup
Ghana good value for 0-0 draw and will be left frustrated that they didn’t do more to expose Thomas Tuchel’s side on break.
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Five-Star
Ronaldo becomes first man to score at six World Cups as Portugal crush Uzbekistan
Portugal bounced back from a disappointing opening draw against DR Congo.
The Football Family
World Cup Voices Ep.4 - Club over country?
David Sneyd catches up with Pico Lopes following another famous Cape Verde result on the world stage, but before that it’s time to tackle the age-old debate about whether a fan’s ultimate loyalty and pride should lie with their club or their national team.
46m
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the goat
Westminster chaos, Messi genius, and England's hopes resting on Harry Kane
Real life intrudes on World Cup bubble as milestones keeping coming for the game’s greatest player.
Monday
22 Jun
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And Finally
France overcome Iraq to book World Cup knockout spot after two-hour thunderstorm delay
Kylian Mbappe scored twice while Ousmane Dembele also found the net for France.
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marching on
Messi sets all-time World Cup scoring record as Argentina reach last 32
Messi scored both goals in Argentina’s 2-0 victory over Austria.
The Football Family
County Cape Verde
David Sneyd dials in from America to join Shane Keegan in reflecting on another excellent Pico Lopes performance at the World Cup. The lads also chat about David’s travels to date and what is yet to come as football’s biggest competition continues to heat up.
35m
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Ambition
Cape Verde become story of World Cup but Pico Lopes wants more - 'We have to make the most of it now'
Defender targets qualification to knockout stages after 2-2 draw with Uruguay.
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Stunning
Cape Verde draw with Uruguay to continue wild, glorious World Cup adventure
End-to-end game ends 2-2 as Pico Lopes continues to dream of reaching the knockout stages.
Sunday
21 Jun
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Soccer
Pico Lopes goes global and decade of good habits can keep World Cup fairytale alive
Cape Verde face Uruguay in Miami full of confidence after draw with Spain.
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one for the books
Heroic goalkeeper Room helps Curacao hold Ecuador for historic World Cup point
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up close
America captivated by a World Cup that won't cure all ills but does show a better way
Glimpse of Bebeto, Kaka and Rivaldo is also a reminder of the power of the game’s mystique.
Saturday
20 Jun
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