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June

June 2026

Iran

Iran says World Cup ticket allocation for supporters revoked by US

9 Jun

2.2k

World Cup

‘You’ll be taking his dream with you’, Diogo Jota’s wife tells Andy Robertson

9 Jun

3.6k

2026wc

Somali referee axed from World Cup after being denied entry to US

Updated 9 Jun

5.4k

match preview

Anything is possible as Ireland within reach of ultimate World Cup dream

Carla Ward’s side face France in Grenoble, with automatic qualification for Brazil 2027 on the line.

Emma Duffy

Reports from Grenoble

9 Jun

985

Getting closer

A love letter and a lament to football on the eve of the World Cup

For most of us, the game is a daily, weekly, ritual that blends into one so as to feel eternal.

David Sneyd

9 Jun

1.3k

Friendly

Olise shines with hat-trick as France beat Northern Ireland

8 Jun

2.9k

KEEP AN EYE OUT

Five must-see group games at the 2026 World Cup

8 Jun

3.5k

good news

My recovery has started – Christian Eriksen ‘feeling good’ in wake of collapse

Updated 8 Jun

2.7k

Decision time

No official statement on Israel fixtures until later this week, FAI insists

Updated 8 Jun

860

Les Bleues

The French view: Carla Ward's 'ideas to disturb the opponent' and 'angry' Katie McCabe

8 Jun

1.7k

France defender Ibrahima Konate to join Real Madrid

8 Jun

2.9k

Changes

Galway United's 'home' game against Dundalk to be played in Turner's Cross

8 Jun

2.6k

Decision time

FAI expected to decide on Ireland-Israel fixtures today

8 Jun

1.8k

Ready to go

'It would be one of the biggest stories in world football'

Carla Ward says Ireland have ‘nothing to lose and everything to gain’ as they target automatic World Cup qualification.

Emma Duffy

Reports from Stade des Alpes, Grenoble

8 Jun

1.5k

PodcastThe Football Family

The World Cup preview pod

Boost

Yamal available for Spain's World Cup opener after injury

8 Jun

1.1k

Back In Charge

Jose Mourinho set for Real Madrid return after Florentino Perez re-elected

8 Jun

2.0k

Ireland WNT

'If Séamus Coleman can do it, so can I' - Ruesha Littlejohn hits back at critics

8 Jun

2.4k

Time to say goodbye

Feyenoord sack Robin van Persie as coach after 'difficult season'

7 Jun

2.5k

Interview

'As for whether Irish fans should support England, I'd say save yourself the heartache'

7 Jun

3.3k

Update

Christian Eriksen ‘conscious’ after collapsing during Denmark match

7 Jun

6.5k

Unimpressed

Iran's World Cup team blast US visa row on arrival in Mexico

7 Jun

3.2k

Looking Back

Some kind of miracle: The forgotten story of Northern Ireland at the 1958 World Cup

Declan Bogue

7 Jun

1.5k

2026 world cup

Meet the World Cup Freemasons: 'We are a group based on trust. Profiteering is not allowed'

The 42 speaks to some of the fans from around the globe who are in football’s most coveted circle.

David Sneyd

7 Jun

2.6k

LFG

‘This is winner takes all. Everyone's beatable’ - Ireland’s French test for World Cup utopia

7 Jun

999

one nil

Harry Kane goal hands England victory over New Zealand in World Cup warm-up

6 Jun

2.2k

Top Bins

Robinson hits screamer as Germany beat US 2-1 in co-hosts' final World Cup warm-up

6 Jun

2.7k

Friendly

'We asked the players to show character' - Ireland U21s bounce back to draw with Croatia

6 Jun

1.8k

immediate effect

David Sullivan steps down as West Ham chairman to fight historic allegations

6 Jun

2.9k

Injury blow

Germany starlet Lennart Karl ruled out of World Cup

6 Jun

3.2k

Friendly

After tale of two halves, Ireland leave 'richer and deeper than we were before'

6 Jun

3.8k

Rebel Roar

'I don't know what it is about Cork': Ireland strengthen World Cup bid at Páirc Uí Chaoimh

6 Jun

1.8k

All Square

Ogbene's goal grabs draw for Ireland against World Cup finalists Canada

A Jake O’Brien own goal had seen Heimir Hallgrimsson’s side fall behind in the first half.

6 Jun

4.8k

Reaction

Carla Ward: Ireland can beat France and qualify directly for the World Cup

5 Jun

2.3k

Qualifier

Alexia Putellas’ brace dents England’s bid for automatic World Cup qualification

5 Jun

2.2k

coygig

Ireland keep automatic World Cup qualification hopes alive with famous Dutch win

A landmark result for Carla Ward’s side at Páirc Uí Chaoimh.

Emma Duffy

Reports from Páirc Uí Chaoimh

5 Jun

5.6k

Dutch Gold

Michael Noonan in advanced talks to join Ajax from Shamrock Rovers

It’s understood the Dutch club is now the teenager’s preferred destination.

5 Jun

12.6k

Minute-by-Minute

Republic of Ireland earn 3-2 win over the Netherlands in World Cup qualifier

5 Jun

27.8k

It's quiziness time

Know your sport? Take our weekly quiz

5 Jun

3.6k

Premier League

Tottenham sign former Liverpool defender Andy Robertson on free transfer

5 Jun

2.7k