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Juan Martin Gonzalez scores Argentina's sixth try

Argentina set up winner-takes-all clash with Japan

Henry Arundell tops the the tournament tryscoring charts after his five-try haul against Chile

Arundell on fire as England crush Chile

Henry Arundell plundered five tries as England overcame a frantic start to dismantle Rugby World Cup newcomers Chile with a 71-0 victory that continues their march towards the quarter-finals.

Rugby • 23 Sep 23

Samoa hooker Sama Malolo bagged a brace of tries

Samoa record bonus-point win over Chile

Samoa opened their account at the Rugby World Cup after storming to a 43-10 bonus-point victory against Chile at Stade de Bordeaux.

Rugby • 16 Sep 23

Amato Fakatava breaks through to score Japan's first try

Six-try Japan overwhelm debutants Chile

Japan ran in six converted tries as they kicked off their World Cup campaign with a 42-12 bonus win against debutants Chile.

Rugby World Cup • 11 Sep 23

T-shirts that read in Spanish '2030 together' were held up as the bid from the four countries was formalised

Argentina, Chile, Paraguay, Uruguay submit 2030 WC bid

Argentina, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay officially submitted a joint bid to host the 2030 World Cup, calling for the tournament to return "where football was born" 100 years after the first World Cup was held in Montevideo.

Soccer • 07 Feb 23

As things stand Ecuador will play the hosts in the opening game of World Cup 2022

Ecuador set for World Cup opener, Chile appeal rejected

Ecuador look set to hold on to their place at the World Cup in Qatar later this year after FIFA's appeals committee dismissed a claim of ineligibility against one of their players.

Soccer • 16 Sep 22

Ireland cut loose in second half to beat Chile again

Ireland's men picked up a second successive win over Chile as they saw off the South American side at the Sport Ireland Campus with a fine second-half showing.

Hockey • 03 Aug 22

The World Cup will kick off on 21 November

Ecuador World Cup spot secure after Chile appeal fails

Ecuador will play at the 2022 World Cup after FIFA dismissed Chile's claims that they had fielded an ineligible player in the qualifiers, world soccer governing body FIFA confirmed on Friday.

Soccer • 10 Jun 22

Universidad Católica's home ground in Santiago, Chile

Chilean team score penalty a month after it was given

Chilean league leaders Universidad Catolica converted a penalty on Wednesday - nearly one month after it was awarded.

Soccer • 11 Nov 20

Messi wasn't impressed with the red-card decision

Argentina secure Copa America third despite Messi red

Argentina secured a third place finish in the Copa America, despite finishing with ten men against Chile following Lionel Messi's red card.

Soccer • 06 Jul 19

Peru upset holders Chile to make Copa America final

Peru have reached their first Copa America final since 1975 after beating two-time defending champions Chile 3-0.

Soccer • 04 Jul 19

Luis Suarez was in especially argumentative mood in Rio last night

Wound-up Suarez provokes hilarity with bizarre appeals

Luis Suarez's furious will to win manifested itself in memorable fashion during Uruguay's 1-0 victory over Chile in the Copa America clash in Rio de Janeiro last night.

Soccer • 25 Jun 19

Francisca Lara missed the vital spot kick

WATCH: Missed penalty sees Chile make World Cup exit

Francisca Lara blew Chile's chance to dramatically claim a place in the last 16 of the Women's World Cup after she missed a penalty.

Soccer • 20 Jun 19

Lloyd to the fore as the USA reach the knockout stage

Record-breaker Carli Lloyd scored twice and missed a penalty as the United States overpowered Chile 3-0 in Paris to reach the Women's World Cup last 16.

Soccer • 16 Jun 19

Thunder and lightning led to a 40-minute suspension of the game

Swedes hit hot streak after lightning delay

Sweden overcame a break for thunder and lightning in Rennes to beat Chile 2-0 with late goals in their opening match of the Women's World Cup.

Soccer • 11 Jun 19

Deirdre Duke was on the mark for Ireland

Ireland wrap up Chile series with impressive win

A much-improved performance saw Ireland end their four-match series in Santiago with a comprehensive defeat of their hosts Chile.

Hockey • 16 Jan 19

Ireland will get another shot at Chile this evening

Ireland suffer defeat to Chile

The Irish women's hockey team lost 3-0 to Chile in the third of four matches between the sides in Santiago.

Hockey • 16 Jan 19

Sarah Hawkshaw earned a first cap for Ireland

Ireland kick off 2019 with stalemate in Chile

Ireland played out a stalemate with Chile in their opening international of the year, the first of a four-match Test series in Santiago.

Hockey • 13 Jan 19

Ireland's players celebrate with a selfie at the world cup

Shaw turns his attention to Olympic qualification

The RTÉ Sport Team of the Year will be straight back to work after Christmas with a warm weather camp and four games against Chile.

Hockey • 17 Dec 18

O'Brien snatches dramatic World Cup Sevens win

Jimmy O'Brien galloped over with the final play of the game to snatch a dramatic victory for Ireland Men against Chile in their opening Rugby World Cup Sevens match in San Francisco.

Rugby • 20 Jul 18

Pellegrini has taken over as Hammers boss

Shots fired as Pellegrini mugged in Chile

The new Hammers boss and his wife were targeted in Santiago.

Soccer • 04 Jun 18

Germany beat Chile to claim Confederations Cup

Germany won the Confederations Cup for the first time when they beat Chile 1-0 in the final.

Soccer • 02 Jul 17

Claudio Bravo saved three penalties to send his side to the final

Shootout hero Bravo sends Chile into final

Chile goalkeeper Claudio Bravo saved three successive penalties to give them a 3-0 shootout win over Portugal after their Confederations Cup semi-final had ended goalless.

Soccer • 28 Jun 17

Germany & Chile complete last-four make-up

Germany and Chile booked their spots in the last four of the Confederations Cup.

Soccer • 25 Jun 17

Alexis Sanchez (L) argues with referee Alireza Faghani

Germany fight back to spoil Sanchez's party

Alexis Sanchez became Chile's leading goalscorer but he was unable to celebrate the occasion with a victory after Germany struck back in a 1-1 Confederations Cup draw at the Kazan Arena.

Soccer • 22 Jun 17