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  • Ed Leahy

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    13 November 2025; Republic of Ireland head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson, left, and Portugal head coach Roberto Martínez during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group F Qualifier match between Republic of Ireland and Portugal at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by S

    'In our own hands' - Heimir primed for Budapest battle

    The performance the national team has been waiting years for finally came to fruition at Aviva Stadium with a two-goal victory over the FIFA number five ranked side to keep the World Cup dream alive.

    Soccer • 14 Nov
    13 November 2025; Troy Parrott of Republic of Ireland celebrates with teammate Josh Cullen, right, after scoring their side's second goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group F Qualifier match between Republic of Ireland and Portugal at the Aviva Stadium

    World Cup dream alive as brave Ireland shock Portugal

    On a dramatic night in Dublin, Troy Parrott struck a first-half brace to secure a remarkable 2-0 World Cup qualifying victory for Ireland against Portugal at Aviva Stadium.

    Soccer • 14 Nov
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    Scales, Azaz and Taylor selected to face Portugal

    Liam Scales, Finn Azaz and Jack Taylor have all been included in the Ireland side to face Portugal in tonight's World Cup qualifier at Aviva Stadium.

    Soccer • 13 Nov
    12 November 2025; Troy Parrott during a Republic of Ireland training session at the FAI National Training Centre in Abbotstown, Dublin. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

    Preview: World Cup hopes depend on perfect performance

    As the final bars of the national anthem reverberate throughout a thronged Aviva Stadium ahead of kick-off tonight, Ireland will know exactly what is needed to remain in the World Cup conversation.

    Soccer • 13 Nov
    11 October 2025; Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal reacts after a missed opportunity on goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group F qualifying match between Portugal and Republic of Ireland at Estádio José Alvalade in Lisbon, Portugal. Photo by Stephen McCart

    Hallgrimsson wary of Ronaldo influence on referee

    Heimir Hallgrimsson is hoping that Cristiano Ronaldo does not hold too much sway with officials as Ireland host Portugal in a vital World Cup qualifier later this evening.

    Soccer • 13 Nov
    10 November 2025; Chiedozie Ogbene and head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson during a Republic of Ireland training session at the FAI National Training Centre in Abbotstown, Dublin. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

    Hallgrimsson confident Ireland will rise to occasion

    Heimir Hallgrimsson expects to see the best of his Ireland team when they take on Portugal at Aviva Stadium tomorrow evening, and is convinced that the players are ready to rise to the occasion.

    Soccer • 12 Nov
    11 November 2025; Players, from left, Jack Taylor, Josh Cullen, Jamie McGrath, Dara O'Shea, Liam Scales and Johnny Kenny arrive for a Republic of Ireland training session at the FAI National Training Centre in Abbotstown, Dublin. Photo by Stephen McCarthy

    Cullen dismisses underdog tag ahead of Portugal clash

    Ireland might be considered major underdogs ahead of their World Cup qualifying clash with Portugal, however, Josh Cullen is reluctant to accept the tag ahead of the vital Aviva Stadium encounter.

    Soccer • 12 Nov
    10 November 2025; Kevin O'Toole and head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson during a Republic of Ireland training session at the FAI National Training Centre in Abbotstown, Dublin. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

    Fairytale of New York as O'Toole eyes Ireland debut

    Back in 1958, a young Dubliner, Eric O'Toole, left his home in the port town of Dún Laoghaire and set sail for a new life in the United States of America.

    Soccer • 11 Nov
    11 October 2025; Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher celebrates with teammates Nathan Collins, right, and Jake O'Brien, centre, after saving the penalty of Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group F qualifying match

    O'Shea wants fair crack at Portugal as quest continues

    John O'Shea is hoping that Ireland get a fair crack at Portugal as the two sides go head-to-head in Thursday's World Cup qualifier at Aviva Stadium.

    Soccer • 11 Nov
    10 November 2025; Nathan Collins during a Republic of Ireland press conference at the FAI National Training Centre in Abbotstown, Dublin. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

    Collins insists Ireland will pose threat to Portugal

    Nathan Collins believes that Ireland are willing and able to accept the difficult challenge of securing a result against Portugal on Thursday night at Aviva Stadium.

    Soccer • 11 Nov
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