Soccer

July

July 2026

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

true underdog story

It's all gone slightly Italia '90 in this Crumlin cul-de-sac as locals get set to cheer on Pico

The quiet cul-de-sac in the west Dublin suburb where Lopes grew up has been covered Cape Verdean flags.

3 Jul

1.0k

2026 world cup

Dallas police get into altercation with Egyptian soccer team staff

3 Jul

2.6k

Talks

Klopp 'fundamentally willing' to take Germany job after Nagelsmann exit

Updated 3 Jul

2.5k

Controversy

VAR 'taking joy' from football says Croatia coach after late goal disallowed

3 Jul

1.8k

dream

10 years ago, he was working in a Dublin bank. Now he's facing Messi in the World Cup finals

Derek Pender, Lee Grace and Stephen McGuinness on Roberto Lopes’ remarkable journey.

3 Jul

3.2k

Departure Gate

Nagelsmann quits as Germany coach after World Cup exit: reports

3 Jul

1.1k

Dominant

Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoye on target as Switzerland end Algeria World Cup hopes

3 Jul

514

Call it

Who will win this evening's World Cup game – Australia or Egypt?

3 Jul

440

Knockout Blow

Portugal snatch controversial late World Cup victory over Croatia

Cristiano Ronaldo’s first World Cup knockout goal had cancelled out Ivan Perisic’s opener in Toronto.

3 Jul

3.0k

Flying High

From a campervan to private jet: Pico Lopes story reaches new heights ahead of Messi showdown

Cape Verde face Argentina in World Cup round of 32 on Friday with two countries coming together to support League of Ireland stalwart.

David Sneyd

reports from Miami

3 Jul

3.2k

marching on

Mikel Oyarzabal scores twice as Spain ease past Austria and into last 16

Spain secured a first win in a World Cup knockout match since lifting the trophy in 2010.

2 Jul

1.0k

32m

Nations League

FAI releases motion to be voted upon at next week's EGM regarding Israel fixtures

2 Jul

1.3k

Transfer News

Man City confirm deal to sign Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest

2 Jul

1.1k

LOI

Trevor Clarke joins Dundalk from Shamrock Rovers

2 Jul

1.0k

Call it

Who will win this evening's World Cup game – Croatia or Portugal?

2 Jul

1.2k

Youri A Star

Belgium boss hails 'outstanding' Tielemans after World Cup rescue act

2 Jul

1.7k

cranking up

This World Cup is threatening to become a classic of the genre

Old aristocracies faltered as where once they gorged, now they merely looked bloated relics of the past.

David Sneyd

reports from Atlanta

2 Jul

1.6k

stars and strife

10-man USA overcome Bosnia but set to be without Balogun for Belgium

2 Jul

1.8k

Drama

Tielemans seals Belgium's incredible late comeback against Senegal

1 Jul

1.8k

main man

'I had my hero moment today': Harry Kane keeps England's World Cup dreams alive

1 Jul

2.1k

Transfer

Sandro Tonali set for €117m switch to Spurs as agreement reached with Newcastle

1 Jul

2.9k

king kane

England's World Cup mission is simple: protect Harry Kane at all costs

For a country that has turned its national sport into a billion-pound industry, they still somehow make themselves look like paupers when the world is watching.

David Sneyd

reports from Atlanta Stadium

1 Jul

2.7k

Time to say goodbye

'Without any warning' - Vitor Pereira says he has been sacked by Nottingham Forest

1 Jul

2.9k

Nervy

Kane double rescues England against DR Congo to book World Cup last-16 spot

1 Jul

2.2k

Chelsea

Xabi Alonso's first Chelsea signing is €50m move for Serie A Defender of the Year

1 Jul

3.2k

Tune in

England attract biggest World Cup audiences so far for RTÉ

1 Jul

1.6k

Premier League

Liverpool complete signing of defender Jeremy Jacquet from Rennes

1 Jul

2.3k

LOI

Galway Gaelic footballer Conor Gleeson joins Galway United as short-term goalkeeping cover

1 Jul

1.5k

home comforts

Mexico ease past Ecuador to set up potential England World Cup clash

1 Jul

2.0k

Call it

Who will win today's World Cup game – DR Congo or England?

1 Jul

1.4k

Preview

As Haaland scores and Mbappe soars, will England finally take flight at World Cup?

France take knockout stages by storm as Thomas Tuchel says defeats for other big European countries can calm his side down.

David Sneyd

reports from Atlanta Stadium

1 Jul

853

June

June 2026

Superstar

Mbappé-inspired France too good for Sweden

Bradley Barcola was also on target for Didier Deschamps’ men.

30 Jun

2.7k

Wave Goodbye

Ronald Koeman to step down as Netherlands coach

30 Jun

1.4k

Take a Bow

Erling Haaland's late winner fires Norway into World Cup round of 16

Man United’s Amad Diallo had scored a brilliant equaliser for the Ivory Coast.

30 Jun

2.5k

the grassy knoll

The World Cup is in town, but JFK assassination site remains Dallas' biggest draw

David Sneyd

reports from Dallas

30 Jun

1.2k

Transfer Talk

Tottenham beat Man United to €98m signing of West Ham midfielder Fernandes

30 Jun

3.5k