Football

Havertz nets twice as Germany brush aside Curacao in World Cup opener
Havertz nets twice as Germany brush aside Curacao in World Cup opener
The power of a Mexican GAA club: 'I never heard about Gaelic football and now it’s part of my community'
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.
Scotland off the mark with 1-0 win over Haiti while Australia stun Turkey
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.
Flag bearers: The World Cup has always been ripe for symbolism and protest
Flag bearers: The World Cup has always been ripe for symbolism and protest
From Cork to Grenoble: A whirlwind few days on Ireland's World Cup crusade
From Cork to Grenoble: A whirlwind few days on Ireland's World Cup crusade
‘The England team, on the morning of the World Cup final, went shopping’
‘The England team, on the morning of the World Cup final, went shopping’
Who will win tonight's World Cup game - Japan or Netherlands?
Who will win tonight's World Cup game - Japan or Netherlands?
Vinicius magic earns Brazil draw despite uncertain start against Morocco
Vinicius magic earns Brazil draw despite uncertain start against Morocco
Saturday
13 Jun
Qatar captain heads 94th-minute equaliser to earn country's first World Cup point
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.
James McClean hints at Derry City discontent during RTÉ punditry appearance
James McClean hints at Derry City discontent during RTÉ punditry appearance
History of United States allows for celebration to pierce the sense of fear
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.
Peamount down Shamrock Rovers in All-Island Cup quarter-finals
Peamount down Shamrock Rovers in All-Island Cup quarter-finals
Ghana protests to Canada after Thomas Partey is denied visa for World Cup
Ghana protests to Canada after Thomas Partey is denied visa for World Cup
The science behind Ireland and England’s terrible record at penalty shootouts
The science behind Ireland and England’s terrible record at penalty shootouts
Party in the USA as co-hosts hammer Paraguay in their World Cup opener
Party in the USA as co-hosts hammer Paraguay in their World Cup opener
Who will win tonight's World Cup clash - Brazil or Morocco?
Who will win tonight's World Cup clash - Brazil or Morocco?
Friday
12 Jun
Larin on target to earn first-ever World Cup point for co-hosts Canada
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.
Tyreke Wilson the match-winner for Dundalk against Galway in Cork
Tyreke Wilson the match-winner for Dundalk against Galway in Cork
Clarke on the double as Derry City sign off from temporary Celtic Park home with big win
Clarke on the double as Derry City sign off from temporary Celtic Park home with big win
Shelbourne beat Shamrock Rovers to earn only second home win of season
Shelbourne beat Shamrock Rovers to earn only second home win of season
Newly capped international Kian Leavy on the mark as St Pat’s beat Drogheda
Newly capped international Kian Leavy on the mark as St Pat’s beat Drogheda
Amond hat-trick helps send Waterford to dominant win over Sligo Rovers
Amond hat-trick helps send Waterford to dominant win over Sligo Rovers
Premier League changes hair-pulling punishment for new season
Premier League changes hair-pulling punishment for new season
Thomas Partey denied entry to Canada and will miss Ghana v Panama clash
Thomas Partey denied entry to Canada and will miss Ghana v Panama clash
The behind-the-scenes story of why Brentford chose Damien Duff
The behind-the-scenes story of why Brentford chose Damien Duff
The former Ireland international has been appointed as the Bees’ new assistant manager.
Listen to The Football Family at the World Cup for free wherever you get your podcasts
Listen to The Football Family at the World Cup for free wherever you get your podcasts
Make sure you don’t miss an episode.
RTÉ says it will continue showing ads during World Cup water breaks, but not too many
RTÉ says it will continue showing ads during World Cup water breaks, but not too many
Kenny Jackett dies aged 64
Kenny Jackett dies aged 64
Treaty United to adopt Limerick FC name as agreement announced
Treaty United to adopt Limerick FC name as agreement announced
Ireland v Israel to be held behind closed doors at neutral venue as Uefa approve FAI request
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.
Damien Duff joins Brentford as Keith Andrews' assistant coach
Damien Duff joins Brentford as Keith Andrews' assistant coach
Meet the college dropout who slept in tents and hitchhiked his way to play at the World Cup
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.
South Korea come from behind to defeat Ireland's conquerors Czechia
South Korea come from behind to defeat Ireland's conquerors Czechia
Who will win tonight's World Cup game - Canada or Bosnia-Herzegovina?
Who will win tonight's World Cup game - Canada or Bosnia-Herzegovina?
Thursday
11 Jun
The World Cup is alive
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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
World Cup opens with a story of angels and demons as Mexico put on a show
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.
Amid three red cards, Mexico get home World Cup off to flying start
Amid three red cards, Mexico get home World Cup off to flying start
Jose Mourinho named Real Madrid coach on three-year deal
Jose Mourinho named Real Madrid coach on three-year deal
First World Cup opening ceremony kicks off in Mexico City
First World Cup opening ceremony kicks off in Mexico City
It’s the very first opening ceremony – and Group A match – of the tournament.
Former Bohemians boss Hysa set to take charge of Peamount after Seery exit
Former Bohemians boss Hysa set to take charge of Peamount after Seery exit