Five of the biggest shocks in World Cup history
Cape Verde may not have beaten Spain on Monday night, but their heroic goalless draw will nonetheless go down as one of the biggest…
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The oldest goal scorers in FIFA World Cup history
Cristiano Ronaldo may not have completed his dream of winning the FIFA World Cup this summer, but he did at least come away with…
Ireland vs North Macedonia – Predicted lineup and team news
The Republic of Ireland host North Macedonia in Dublin in an international friendly after both nations lost their respective FIFA World Cup play-off semi-finals. …
Ireland vs North Macedonia – Match preview and team news
The Republic of Ireland host North Macedonia in Dublin after both nations missed out on a place in the FIFA World Cup play-off final. …
Ireland XI vs Czechia – Predicted lineup and team news
The Republic of Ireland and Czechia meet in Prague on Thursday in a FIFA World Cup 2026 UEFA qualifying play-off semi-final. Ireland closed out…
Czechia vs Ireland – Match preview and team news
Czechia and the Republic of Ireland go head-to-head in a FIFA World Cup 2026 UEFA qualifying play-off semi-final in Prague on Thursday. Both sides…
Five Talking Points Ahead of European World Cup Play-offs
The road to the 2026 World Cup reaches its definitive climax this week. While 42 nations have already booked their places, 16 European sides…
World Cup 2026 qualifying play-offs draw in full
The draw for the 2026 World Cup play-offs has been made with the competing teams discovering their fate. Wales, the Republic of Ireland, Northern…
When is the European play-off draw for the 2026 World Cup?
The draw for the European play-offs for the 2026 FIFA World Cup will take place later today. Wales, Northern Ireland and the Republic of…
Five amazing moments from the international break
International breaks can be greeted with dread but November’s games produced some unforgettable moments. From underdog tales to new heroes emerging in the colours…
Every UEFA nation to qualify for the World Cup 2026 play-offs
We finally know which UEFA nations will be competing in the play-offs for a place at the FIFA World Cup in 2026 following the…
On this day: Henry handball costs Ireland World Cup place
On this day in 2009, Ireland were cheated out of a World Cup place by a handball, with the Boys in Green on the…
Parrott hat-trick seals Ireland comeback and World Cup play-off
Troy Parrott scored a stunning hat-trick as the Republic of Ireland beat Hungary in dramatic fashion to secure a World Cup play-off place. Ireland…
Ronaldo meltdown, Sky Sports Halo fiasco, Luis Rubiales egged
The best football posts on social media this week, featuring Cristiano Ronaldo crashing out, Sky Sports’ ill-conceived Halo channel, Luis Rubiales getting egged, and…
Ireland XI vs Hungary – Predicted lineup and team news
Ireland and Hungary are set to clash in a pivotal FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier this Sunday afternoon in Budapest. With a playoff spot…
Hungary vs Ireland – World Cup qualifier preview and team news
Hungary and the Republic of Ireland face each other in a decisive FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier on Sunday afternoon in Budapest. The winner…
5️⃣ spicy fixtures you must watch this weekend 🌶
It might be the often-dreaded international break, but there are some crunch clashes for you to enjoy this weekend. Here are five of the…
Cristiano Ronaldo strop enters the annals of Irish football history
“I swear that I’m going to try to be a good boy.” Those were the words that tumbled out of the mouth of Cristiano…