Soccer

July

July 2026

marching on

Late Merino winner fires Spain past Portugal and into World Cup quarter-finals

The decisive goal came in the 91st minute.

6 Jul

2.2k

On the box

Pico Lopes joins RTÉ World Cup panel for Argentina and England ties

6 Jul

3.3k

Hero's welcome

Pico Lopes gets hero's welcome at Dublin Airport after Cape Verde's fairytale World Cup run

6 Jul

2.5k

Political Football

Donald Trump makes presence felt by bringing this World Cup into disrepute

US president’s lobbying to allow striker Folarin Balogun to play is shameful.

David Sneyd

reports from Mexico City

6 Jul

3.4k

Transfer

Sandro Tonali completes club-record €117m switch to Tottenham

6 Jul

1.1k

CONFIRMED

Nottingham Forest appoint Oliver Glasner as new head coach

6 Jul

1.1k

read the game

'Greatest World Cup victory since 1966': English media react to Mexico win at the Azteca

6 Jul

2.1k

Juxtaposition

Neymar calls time on Brazil career as Haaland savours 'surreal' World Cup dream

6 Jul

1.8k

Reaction

England's Henderson suffers freak injury after falling over advertising hoarding during celebrations

6 Jul

4.2k

Call it

Who will win tonight's World Cup game - Portugal or Spain?

6 Jul

1.2k

triumph

Jude Bellingham savours 'best night of England career' after Mexico heroics

6 Jul

1.1k

Epic

England survive frightening and exhilarating grip of Azteca to breathe life into their World Cup

If they can come through this, Thomas Tuchel will feel possibilities are now endless for his side.

David Sneyd

reports from the Azteca Stadium

6 Jul

4.6k

Report

10-man England rise to occasion with exhilarating 3-2 win over Mexico

Jude Bellingham scored twice and Harry Kane converted a penalty while Jarell Quansah was sent off.

6 Jul

3.9k

talking point

Woeful Brazil a pale imitation of past great sides

The five-time World Cup winners were deservedly knocked out of the competition by a superior Norway team.

Paul Fennessy

6 Jul

1.8k

something in the air

Mexico and England's World Cup clash delayed by one hour due to storm warning

6 Jul

908

Superstar

Erling Haaland the hero as Norway stun Brazil

5 Jul

7.3k

Reversal

Donald Trump thanks Fifa for suspending USA star's World Cup red card

5 Jul

6.0k

Transfer News

Ex-Bohemians striker joins Shamrock Rovers

5 Jul

1.5k

new recruit

Real Madrid sign Dutch defender from Inter Milan for reported €20m

5 Jul

2.9k

Crystal Ball Gazing

Who will win tonight's World Cup showdown – England or Mexico?

5 Jul

2.0k

World Cup Diary

Miami to Mexico with America 250 squeezed in: Cape Verde change everything as all eyes turn to England

Business end of the tournament closing in as glory comes closer over the horizon.

David Sneyd

5 Jul

709

Contenders

France advance to World Cup last 8 after hard-fought victory over Paraguay

Kylian Mbappé scored his seventh goal of the tournament from the penalty spot.

5 Jul

3.2k

Round-Up

Defending champions Athlone Town beat Peamount to advance in Women's FAI Cup

4 Jul

555

Winning

Ruthless Morocco break Canadian hearts to reach World Cup quarters

Mohamed Ouahbi’s side will face France or Paraguay in their next match.

4 Jul

1.7k

Joy to Watch

Mr Nonchalant: France genius Olise arguably the standout in World Cup full of stars

4 Jul

1.1k

Die Mannschaft

Recharged Jurgen Klopp says he's ready for Germany coach talks

4 Jul

1.5k

Business end

Ranking the 16 remaining teams at the 2026 World Cup

4 Jul

2.1k

World Cup 2026

Watch: Pico Lopes' family reflect on their World Cup adventure

4 Jul

1.5k

up close

Inside Cape Verde's bittersweet World Cup exit: What Messi said to Pico, the ambassador's son and shots of Grogue

The 42 gets an invitation to team hotel for night of reflection and celebration of powerful journey in the United States.

David Sneyd

reports from Florida

4 Jul

8.8k

Call it

Who will win tonight's World Cup game – France or Paraguay?

4 Jul

489

Historic

World Cup game for the ages ensures spirit of Pico Lopes and Cape Verde will never die

World champions Argentina come out on top in extra time of a 3-2 thriller in Miami.

David Sneyd

reports from Miami Stadium

4 Jul

4.2k

Report

Argentina beat Cape Verde 3-2 in extra time of a World Cup classic

Fairytale for Roberto Lopes and his teammates comes to an end in Miami.

4 Jul

2.9k

Away Win

Bohs keep in touch at the top of the table with win on the road

3 Jul

697

in pole position

Burke completes Shamrock Rovers comeback victory to retain seven-point lead

3 Jul

958

dig deep

Shelbourne hit two goals in three minutes to earn rallying win over Dundalk

3 Jul

495

LOI

Waterford overcome Derry City in six-goal battle to move off bottom of the table

3 Jul

768

clinical

Pat's blow away Galway with three goals in opening 24 minutes

3 Jul

726

marching on

Egypt edge out Australia after penalties to book World Cup last-16 spot

3 Jul

840

World Cup 2026

England-Mexico World Cup clash could be brought forward due to weather concerns

3 Jul

2.2k

Done Deal

Ex-Celtic and Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou finds a new club

3 Jul

4.6k