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Soccer
June
June 2026
dream coming true
Dubliner Pico Lopes' journey of a lifetime to World Cup with Cape Verde
The 42 meets defender’s wife and family ahead of Spain game as they prepare for 30-foot campervan trip around America.
together
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.
big three points
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.
swiss rolled
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.
together
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.
All Square
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.
Goals GaloreClarke on the double as Derry City sign off from temporary Celtic Park home with big win
process
The behind-the-scenes story of why Brentford chose Damien Duff
The former Ireland international has been appointed as the Bees’ new assistant manager.
Hydration breaksRTÉ says it will continue showing ads during World Cup water breaks, but not too many
Soccer
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.
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