Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

World Cup 2018: South Korea 2-0 Germany recap

World Cup holders Germany crashed out of the World Cup after a limp performance a 2-0 defeat to South Korea. See how it all unfolded here.

World Cup 2018 • 27 Jun 18

Jimmy Durmaz came in for some racial abuse from Swedish fans

Sweden team pulling together after nightmare 36 hours

Sweden's players have put a turbulent 36 hours behind them and are ready to take on Mexico in a game they must win to advance to the knockout stages of the World Cup.

World Cup 2018 • 25 Jun 18

World Cup 2018: South Korea 1-2 Mexico recap

The Central Americans follow up on their 1-0 win over Germany with a solid if unspectacular 2-1 win over Korea Republic.

World Cup 2018 • 23 Jun 18

Mexico and Germany players before their match

Mexico face disciplinary case over homophobic chant

World soccer's governing body FIFA has opened a disciplinary procedure against Mexico after alleged homophobic chants by Mexican fans during their World Cup win over Germany on Sunday.

World Cup 2018 • 18 Jun 18

Hirving Lozano celebrates after scoring the games' only goal

Germany left stunned by classy Mexico

Defending champions Germany crashed to defeat in their first game at the World Cup as an enterprising Mexico refused to be intimidated and came away 1-0 winners in a thrill-packed Group F opener.

World Cup 2018 • 18 Jun 18

Mesut Ozil is fit for Germany's first game of the World Cup

Germany's Ozil fit for their World Cup opener

Germany midfielder Mesut Ozil has fully recovered from a minor knee injury in their penultimate warm-up match and is fit to play in their World Cup opener against Mexico on Sunday.

Soccer • 16 Jun 18

Williams suffered the injury during the week.

Ashley Williams reveals he suffered a 'punctured lung'

Wales captain Ashley Williams has revealed that he suffered a 'punctured lung' which later collapsed while in action against Mexico.

Soccer • 02 Jun 18

The Mexican players celebrate their late winner over the USA in a qualifier in Ohio

World Cup 2018: Why you should follow... Mexico

As we countdown to Russia 2018, we take a look at all 32 teams and suggest a reason to back them. With 16 days to the big kick-off it is the turn of Mexico.

Soccer • 29 May 18

Nolberto Solano is coaching the Peru team on the verge of a first World Cup finals since 1982

History beckons for Peru and Cape Verde Islands

The last nine teams heading for next summer's World Cup will be confirmed in the next eight days, here we examine the key qualifying matches as the Road to Russi enters the final stages.

Soccer • 09 Nov 17

The World Para Swimming in Mexico have been postponed

World Para Swimming Championships postponed

The International Paralympic Committee has postponed the World Para Swimming and World Para Powerlifting Championships following Tuesday's fatal earthquake in Mexico.

Paralympics • 20 Sep 17

Goretzka quickfire double sets Germany on way to final

Germany eased into the Confederations Cup final following a comfortable 4-1 victory over Mexico in Sochi.

Soccer • 29 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

Portugal ease into semis, Mexico dump out Russia

Portugal and Mexico booked their spots in the last four of the Confederations Cup.

Soccer • 24 Jun 17

Players from both sides clashed in injury-time

Mexico edge bad-tempered encounter with New Zealand

Ugly scenes marred Mexico's 2-1 Confederations Cup victory over New Zealand as Oribe Peralta got his side out of jail at Sochi's Fisht Olympic Stadium.

Soccer • 21 Jun 17

Argentina's referee Nestor Pitana gestures during the clash between Portugal and Mexico

Video assistant referees - the case for and against

Didi Hamann believes the use of video assistant referees is "farcical", and warned the system cannot work in the long run.

Soccer • 18 Jun 17

Mexico's defender Hector Moreno (L) celebrates his leveller

Moreno snatches Confederations draw at death for Mexico

Mexico claimed a 2-2 draw with Portugal in their Confederations Cup opener on Sunday with a last-gasp equaliser by Hector Moreno after Cedric seemed to have won the game for the European champions with a goal five minutes from time.

Soccer • 18 Jun 17

Richard Keogh challenges Mexico's Jesus Corona

'It's been a great year, let's continue that' - Keogh

Richard Keogh has challenged the Republic of Ireland to end a good year on a high with a potentially campaign-defining World Cup qualifier victory over Austria.

Soccer • 02 Jun 17

Duffy and Ireland had a tough night against Mexico

Duffy has no fears about Irish preparation for Austria

Defender Shane Duffy has assured fans that the Republic of Ireland side will be ready to deliver when it comes to next week's World Cup qualifier against Austria, despite a tepid display in Thursday night's defeat by Mexico.

Soccer • 02 Jun 17

Ireland's David McGoldrick challenges Mexico's Jesus Gallardo

O'Neill takes positives from Mexican experiment

Republic of Ireland boss Martin O'Neill was far from dispirited despite seeing his team taught a lesson by Mexico in New Jersey.

Soccer • 02 Jun 17

Cyrus Christie: 'He's a fantastic player and I've a lot to live up to.'

Christie out to fill void left by 'fantastic' Coleman

Cyrus Christie said he has "a lot to live up to" if he's to deputise for Seamus Coleman, but the Derby County man is doing everything in his power to seize his opportunity.

Soccer • 01 Jun 17

Martin O'Neill looks set to go with an experimental set-up against Mexico

Mexico v Ireland - O'Neill looks set to experiment

The build-up to Ireland's vital World Cup qualifier steps up a notch tonight as Ireland take on Mexico at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.

Soccer • 01 Jun 17

Niall Quinn is restrained during the stormy 1996 clash against Mexico in New Jersey

Coming to America: Ireland's last five trips to the USA

A look back on Ireland's recent history in America.

Soccer • 01 Jun 17

The Republic of Ireland players are put through their paces in New Jersey

O'Neill tells fringe men Mexican show can earn rewards

Martin O'Neill has hinted the New Jersey clash with Mexico is an audition for the Republic of Ireland's fringe men to force their way into the reckoning for titanic World Cup qualifier showdown with Austria.

Soccer • 30 May 17

James McClean: 'I'm fit and ready, and when I'm fit and ready I'm available for selection.'

McClean loving every chance he gets to shine in green

James McClean has spoken of his undiluted desire to pull on the Republic of Ireland jersey at every opportunity ahead of Thursday night's New Jersey friendly against Mexico.

Soccer • 30 May 17

James McClean has linked up with an inexperienced panel

Randolph & McClean head to the States in 19-man panel

Darren Randolph and James McClean will lend experience to a new-look Republic of Ireland, after Martin O'Neill named his 19-man panel for the New Jersey clash with Mexico next Thursday.

Soccer • 28 May 17