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July

July 2026

Ouch

If World Cup is about connection, Norway will feel they just got a slap in the face

Controversial defeat in Miami as Jude Bellingham relishes chance to become England’s leading man.

David Sneyd

reports from Miami Stadium

12 Jul

3.8k

Progress

Bellingham-inspired England edge Norway to reach World Cup semi-finals

12 Jul

2.7k

Liveblog

England v Norway, World Cup quarter-final

12 Jul

51.6k

Winning

Galway overcome Sligo in five-goal thriller

11 Jul

1.3k

possessed

Can Lionel Messi laugh in the face of fate once more?

Gavan Casey

11 Jul

1.3k

Back In The Game

Klopp reaches 'understanding' to take over as Germany coach

11 Jul

1.2k

RIP

South Africa World Cup midfielder Adams dies at 25

11 Jul

5.6k

new recruit

Man City sign €11m teenage winger from Leicester

11 Jul

1.4k

Pressure

'At that moment, I wanted to die' - The rise and fall of Roberto Baggio

11 Jul

3.1k

longevity

2026 World Cup veterans: How have they prolonged their careers?

11 Jul

861

growth mindset

Super Saturday just a minor staging post on the way towards far more sport on TV

Ronan Early

11 Jul

1.3k

2026 world cup

Who will win tonight's World Cup quarter-final - Norway or England?

11 Jul

1.3k

Rise and shine

This World Cup has given us an Erling Haaland we can finally enjoy

The keys to stopping Norway striker are concentration, positioning and physicality, but even that might not be enough.

David Sneyd

reports from Miami

11 Jul

1.1k

Late Late Show

Waterford left frustrated after stoppage-time drama against St Pat's

10 Jul

1.1k

LOI

Drogheda United earn come-from-behind derby victory at Dundalk

10 Jul

603

Take a Bow

Arsenal's Merino the hero again as Spain set up showdown with France

Luis de la Fuente’s side progressed to the World Cup semi-finals at Belgium’s expense thanks to a winning goal in the 88th minute.

10 Jul

5.7k

Wave Goodbye

Michael Edwards to leave Liverpool

10 Jul

2.3k

out of 10

Know your sport? Take our weekly quiz

10 Jul

3.1k

World Cup

Anthony Gordon explains background to X-rated touchline remark from Mexico boss

10 Jul

3.1k

World Cup

Klopp: Failed Mbappe move was Liverpool's 'most expensive non-transfer'

10 Jul

2.7k

Call it

Who will win tonight's World Cup quarter-final - Spain or Belgium?

10 Jul

1.1k

Sensational

Kylian Mbappe continues godly replication of Lionel Messi with another goal from heavens

France make light work of Morocco in a manner which suggests hardship is not a necessity for World Cup success.

David Sneyd

reports from Boston Stadium

9 Jul

2.0k

Reaction

'The pitch was really sticky, so it stopped us playing the way we like to play'

9 Jul

3.3k

Les Bleus

France make light work of Morocco en-route to World Cup semi-finals

9 Jul

2.0k

Europa League

Late goal gives Derry City hope after first leg defeat to CSKA Sofia

9 Jul

1.1k

Report

Bohemians earn first-leg advantage after victory over Gibraltarians

The clash with St Joseph’s was the first European fixture at Dalymount Park for 14 years.

Paul Fennessy

reports from Dalymount Park

9 Jul

1.6k

New Era

Jorge Jesus to take over as Portugal coach after World Cup exit

9 Jul

2.1k

Back in action

Pico Lopes returns to training with Shamrock Rovers ahead of Champions League tie

9 Jul

1.3k

World Cup 2026

Jarell Quansah given two-match ban for red card against Mexico

9 Jul

1.8k

Sanctions

Ringmahon Rangers hit with five-year FAI Cup ban for conceding walkover

9 Jul

3.9k

new recruit

Republic of Ireland midfielder Sykes signs for Millwall

9 Jul

1.7k

Controversy

Pierluigi Collina defends World Cup referee after Egypt-Argentina controversy

9 Jul

2.2k

vote early vote often

Who will win tonight's World Cup quarter-final – France or Morocco?

9 Jul

1.3k

Last Eight

The tears, fears and sense of rejuvenation for World Cup quarter-finalists

Do not be fooled by what your eyes make you believe, something improbable is lurking around the corner.

David Sneyd

reports from Boston

9 Jul

968

LOIW

Athlone Town return to top of table after thrilling draw with Shelbourne

8 Jul

548

Soccer

FAI motion to fulfil Israel fixtures passes at EGM

Ireland due to face Israel in Uefa Nations League in September and October.

Updated 8 Jul

2.5k

Transfers

Man United agree €56m deal with Chelsea for Brazil midfielder Andrey Santos

Updated 8 Jul

3.6k

blockbuster

Messi, Mbappé, Haaland, Kane: Who will win the World Cup Golden Boot?

8 Jul

1.3k

PodcastThe Football Family

No rest for the wicked

Les Bleus

France lose appeal against Olise booking at World Cup

8 Jul

3.3k