Hallgrimsson's tactics for Armenia astonishing - Corry Paul Corry found Heimir Hallgrimsson's tactical approach for the World Cup qualifier against Armenia far too conservative, and he doesn't hold out much hope of the Republic of Ireland making the play-offs. Soccer • 16 Oct 25
Hallgrimsson's tactics for Armenia astonishing - Corry Paul Corry found Heimir Hallgrimsson's tactical approach for the World Cup qualifier against Armenia far too conservative, and he doesn't hold out much hope of the Republic of Ireland making the play-offs. Soccer • 16 Oct 25
World Cup permutations: How Ireland can qualify The Republic of Ireland could still qualify for World Cup 2026, but what would need to happen for Heimir Hallgrimsson's men to book an unlikely ticket to North America next year? Soccer • 15 Oct 25
World Cup permutations: How Ireland can qualify The Republic of Ireland could still qualify for World Cup 2026, but what would need to happen for Heimir Hallgrimsson's men to book an unlikely ticket to North America next year? Soccer • 15 Oct 25
Collins relishing uphill task for Ireland Republic of Ireland skipper Nathan Collins is relishing the prospect of having to beat Portugal and Hungary to make it to next summer's World Cup finals. Soccer • 15 Oct 25
Collins relishing uphill task for Ireland Republic of Ireland skipper Nathan Collins is relishing the prospect of having to beat Portugal and Hungary to make it to next summer's World Cup finals. Soccer • 15 Oct 25
Ireland remain in conversation but tough task ahead Ireland's scrappy victory over Armenia ensured that Heimir Hallgrimsson's side remain in the World Cup conversation going into the November international window, however, there is a steep challenge awaiting in the final two games of the campaign. Soccer • 15 Oct 25
Ireland remain in conversation but tough task ahead Ireland's scrappy victory over Armenia ensured that Heimir Hallgrimsson's side remain in the World Cup conversation going into the November international window, however, there is a steep challenge awaiting in the final two games of the campaign. Soccer • 15 Oct 25
Dogged Ferguson reaping patient rewards Republic of Ireland striker Evan Ferguson admits he has to be patient in the current Irish set-up with chances to score at a premium. Soccer • 15 Oct 25
Dogged Ferguson reaping patient rewards Republic of Ireland striker Evan Ferguson admits he has to be patient in the current Irish set-up with chances to score at a premium. Soccer • 15 Oct 25
Hallgrimsson attributes nerves to unconvincing win Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson admitted nerves seemed to get the better of his team in the scrappy 1-0 win over Armenia, but insists his team can improve with World Cup qualification hopes still alive. Soccer • 15 Oct 25
Hallgrimsson attributes nerves to unconvincing win Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson admitted nerves seemed to get the better of his team in the scrappy 1-0 win over Armenia, but insists his team can improve with World Cup qualification hopes still alive. Soccer • 15 Oct 25
Player Ratings: Festy and Ferguson shine brightest Here is how we rated the Boys in Green in the 1-0 victory over Armenia in Dublin. Soccer • 14 Oct 25
Player Ratings: Festy and Ferguson shine brightest Here is how we rated the Boys in Green in the 1-0 victory over Armenia in Dublin. Soccer • 14 Oct 25
Azaz and Smallbone named for must-win Armenia clash Finn Azaz and Will Smallbone have been named to start Ireland's must-win World Cup qualifier against Armenia at Aviva Stadium, kick-off 7:45pm. Soccer • 14 Oct 25
Azaz and Smallbone named for must-win Armenia clash Finn Azaz and Will Smallbone have been named to start Ireland's must-win World Cup qualifier against Armenia at Aviva Stadium, kick-off 7:45pm. Soccer • 14 Oct 25
Preview: Dramatic night awaits with dream in balance Armenia put a major dent in Ireland's qualifying campaign, and now the eastern European side can potentially drive the final nail into the national team's World Cup ambitions. Soccer • 14 Oct 25
Preview: Dramatic night awaits with dream in balance Armenia put a major dent in Ireland's qualifying campaign, and now the eastern European side can potentially drive the final nail into the national team's World Cup ambitions. Soccer • 14 Oct 25
Big performance igniting 'team fire' in Ireland squad The defeat to Armenia might still be fresh in the memory for Heimir Hallgrimsson and the Ireland squad, however, victory is the only thing on the agenda as the return game takes place at Aviva Stadium this evening. Soccer • 14 Oct 25
Big performance igniting 'team fire' in Ireland squad The defeat to Armenia might still be fresh in the memory for Heimir Hallgrimsson and the Ireland squad, however, victory is the only thing on the agenda as the return game takes place at Aviva Stadium this evening. Soccer • 14 Oct 25
Positive Portugal performance sets up Armenia must-win The management called for an Irish performance, the players obliged. Nothing tangible in Lisbon, however, the rewards should come later for Heimir Hallgrimsson's side. Soccer • 13 Oct 25
Positive Portugal performance sets up Armenia must-win The management called for an Irish performance, the players obliged. Nothing tangible in Lisbon, however, the rewards should come later for Heimir Hallgrimsson's side. Soccer • 13 Oct 25
Ogbene wary of Armenia rematch after 'life lesson' Chiedozie Ogbene has warned the Republic of Ireland that Tuesday night's must-win World Cup qualifier against Armenia will be just as difficult as their showdown with star-studded Portugal. Soccer • 12 Oct 25
Ogbene wary of Armenia rematch after 'life lesson' Chiedozie Ogbene has warned the Republic of Ireland that Tuesday night's must-win World Cup qualifier against Armenia will be just as difficult as their showdown with star-studded Portugal. Soccer • 12 Oct 25
Coleman encouraged despite not so happy birthday Seamus Coleman's 37th birthday wasn't his happiest but the Republic of Ireland veteran was encouraged by his side's performance in their heart-breaking World Cup qualifying defeat to Portugal. Soccer • 12 Oct 25
Coleman encouraged despite not so happy birthday Seamus Coleman's 37th birthday wasn't his happiest but the Republic of Ireland veteran was encouraged by his side's performance in their heart-breaking World Cup qualifying defeat to Portugal. Soccer • 12 Oct 25
Referee showed Portugal too much respect - Hallgrimsson Back-to-back defeats for Ireland in their quest for World Cup qualification, but a real case of chalk and cheese when comparing the loss in Armenia to tonight's defeat in Lisbon. Soccer • 12 Oct 25
Referee showed Portugal too much respect - Hallgrimsson Back-to-back defeats for Ireland in their quest for World Cup qualification, but a real case of chalk and cheese when comparing the loss in Armenia to tonight's defeat in Lisbon. Soccer • 12 Oct 25
Silva praises Ireland's 'tough group of lads' Portugal midfielder Bernardo Silva praised the Republic of Ireland's "tough group of lads" as Roberto Martinez' side needed some late intervention to earn a 1-0 win in Lisbon. Soccer • 12 Oct 25
Silva praises Ireland's 'tough group of lads' Portugal midfielder Bernardo Silva praised the Republic of Ireland's "tough group of lads" as Roberto Martinez' side needed some late intervention to earn a 1-0 win in Lisbon. Soccer • 12 Oct 25
Coleman returns to Ireland XI for Portugal clash Seamus Coleman is back in the Ireland starting XI as manager Heimir Hallgrimsson named his side to face Portugal at the Jose Alvalade Stadium in Lisbon. Soccer • 11 Oct 25
Coleman returns to Ireland XI for Portugal clash Seamus Coleman is back in the Ireland starting XI as manager Heimir Hallgrimsson named his side to face Portugal at the Jose Alvalade Stadium in Lisbon. Soccer • 11 Oct 25
Postcard from Lisbon: A Sporting chance for Ireland? Stanley Park famously separated Liverpool's two great clubs; in Lisbon, just over a mile of motorway and a mazy spaghetti junction sits between Benfica's Stadium of Light and the Jose Alvalade Stadium, home of the green and white hoops of Sporting. Soccer • 11 Oct 25
Postcard from Lisbon: A Sporting chance for Ireland? Stanley Park famously separated Liverpool's two great clubs; in Lisbon, just over a mile of motorway and a mazy spaghetti junction sits between Benfica's Stadium of Light and the Jose Alvalade Stadium, home of the green and white hoops of Sporting. Soccer • 11 Oct 25
Preview: Which Ireland will appear for Portugal clash? What are this Ireland team capable of when they come face to face with Portugal at the Jose Alvalade Stadium this evening? Soccer • 11 Oct 25
Preview: Which Ireland will appear for Portugal clash? What are this Ireland team capable of when they come face to face with Portugal at the Jose Alvalade Stadium this evening? Soccer • 11 Oct 25
'The fans are crazy' - Ferguson on unique lure of Rome Evan Ferguson says the desire for a change after a frustating campaign in England and the allure of Roma were the central factors in his decision to decamp to the Italian capital for this season. Soccer • 10 Oct 25
'The fans are crazy' - Ferguson on unique lure of Rome Evan Ferguson says the desire for a change after a frustating campaign in England and the allure of Roma were the central factors in his decision to decamp to the Italian capital for this season. Soccer • 10 Oct 25
Heimir insists players know their roles in Lisbon Heimir Hallgrimsson is adamant that his players were well-versed in the challenge of taking on Armenia last month. Soccer • 11 Oct 25
Heimir insists players know their roles in Lisbon Heimir Hallgrimsson is adamant that his players were well-versed in the challenge of taking on Armenia last month. Soccer • 11 Oct 25
Near perfect performance needed to get Portugal return Heimir Hallgrimsson believes that Ireland need to produce a performance that is close to flawless in order to take anything from Saturday evening's World Cup qualifier against Portugal in Lisbon. Soccer • 10 Oct 25
Near perfect performance needed to get Portugal return Heimir Hallgrimsson believes that Ireland need to produce a performance that is close to flawless in order to take anything from Saturday evening's World Cup qualifier against Portugal in Lisbon. Soccer • 10 Oct 25
Hallgrimsson's Ireland aim to go cloudbusting in Lisbon The Ireland team arrived into Lisbon, greeted by clear blue skies across the Portuguese capital, and yet a dark cloud appears to shroud this squad wherever it travels. Soccer • 10 Oct 25
Hallgrimsson's Ireland aim to go cloudbusting in Lisbon The Ireland team arrived into Lisbon, greeted by clear blue skies across the Portuguese capital, and yet a dark cloud appears to shroud this squad wherever it travels. Soccer • 10 Oct 25
Dunne added to Ireland squad as Scales is ruled out The Republic of Ireland squad to face Portugal and Armenia in the upcoming World Cup qualifying double-header will feature Jimmy Dunne, after the QPR defender was drafted in as cover for Liam Scales, who has suffered a family bereavement. Soccer • 09 Oct 25
Dunne added to Ireland squad as Scales is ruled out The Republic of Ireland squad to face Portugal and Armenia in the upcoming World Cup qualifying double-header will feature Jimmy Dunne, after the QPR defender was drafted in as cover for Liam Scales, who has suffered a family bereavement. Soccer • 09 Oct 25
Azaz: Armenia pain can reignite World Cup campaign Finn Azaz is convinced that Ireland can use the pain of the defeat in Armenia to help reignite the national team's World Cup qualifying campaign. Soccer • 09 Oct 25
Azaz: Armenia pain can reignite World Cup campaign Finn Azaz is convinced that Ireland can use the pain of the defeat in Armenia to help reignite the national team's World Cup qualifying campaign. Soccer • 09 Oct 25
Heimir toys with Trap's 'don't have the players' mantra Sandwiched between our glorious past and hopeful future, there is the present, where Heimir Hallgrimsson must play the hand he is dealt, writes Conor Neville. Soccer • 12 Nov 25
Heimir toys with Trap's 'don't have the players' mantra Sandwiched between our glorious past and hopeful future, there is the present, where Heimir Hallgrimsson must play the hand he is dealt, writes Conor Neville. Soccer • 12 Nov 25
