World Cup 2026

Egypt objects to 'Pride Match' status for Iran fixture

Egypt's Football Association has sent a letter to FIFA urging the governing body to prevent any LGBTQ+ Pride-related activities during the national team's World Cup match against Iran in Seattle next June.

Ireland could face World Cup games in the early hours

Ireland will be playing World Cup group games in the middle of the night, if they manage to negotiate March's two play-off games.

Summer dreams can't be put off by reality of play-offs

Group A - Ireland's potential World Cup opponents

We take a look at the Republic of Ireland's potential Group A opponents, should Heimir Hallgrimsson's side qualify through the play-offs.

FIFA World Cup draw: All you need to know

The draw for the World Cup will be held at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on Friday at 5pm. Here is all you need to know.

2026 World Cup venues: City-by-city guide

The 2026 World Cup draw takes place on Friday where those nations qualified and those hoping to still qualify will learn their fate. Here's where they'll be playing.

World Cup pushes Premier League start back next season

The dates have been confirmed for the 2026-27 Premier League season, which will kick off on 22 August next year.

Czech Republic: What we know of Ireland's play-off foe

The Republic of Ireland will play Czech Republic in the World Cup play-off semi-final in March. We take a look at what we know of the opposition.

Would World Cup qualification change Irish football?

Troy Parrott's late winner in Budapest has pushed the Republic of Ireland back into the qualification picture for the 2026 World Cup, but what would qualification actually change for Irish football?

World Cup wrap: Germany and Netherlands secure places

Germany turned their winner-takes-all World Cup qualifying clash into a cakewalk as four first-half goals proved more than enough to sink Group A rivals Slovakia and seal their place at next year's finals.

Harrington full of pride for 'great young man' Parrott

Kellie Harrington tells RTÉ's Today with David McCullagh programme that Troy Parrott displayed 'discipline, character and resilience' during last night's heroic World Cup qualifier win over Hungary.

Given praises Hallgrimsson after Ireland answer critics

Heimir Hallgrimsson deserves massive praise for what he has achieved with Ireland over the last week, former international Shay Given has told RTÉ's Morning Ireland.

O'Shea 'proud to be Irish' on iconic night in Budapest

Dara O'Shea says he wishes he could 'bottle up the feeling' of securing a World Cup play-off spot when the Republic of Ireland beat Hungary 3-2 on Sunday.

Parrott hat-trick earns World Cup play-off perch

Ireland's World Cup dream is alive and well after a remarkable, come-from-behind victory in Budapest, beating Hungary 3-2 at the Puskas Arena.

Thank you Troy for saving me from feared boring column

The plan was to jot down a few thoughts throughout the match for what I assumed would be a boring dissection of our performance. How wrong - and happy - I was, writes Eoin Doyle.

'Buzzing' Parrott enjoys the best night of his life

Troy Parrott hailed the "best night of his life" as his first-half brace secured the Republic of Ireland an astounding 2-0 win over the world's fifth-ranked side.

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.

Updated Hungary win in Armenia to set up Irish showdown

Hungary had to hang tough, but they ultimately dug out a hard-fought 1-0 win against Armenia in Yerevan to dent the Republic of Ireland's World Cup play-off hopes on Thursday evening.

World Cup qualifier: Ireland 2-0 Portugal recap

Ireland hosted Portugal in a World Cup Group F European qualifier at the Aviva Stadium. We brought every hop, skip and jump with our live updates on a historic night at Lansdowne Road...

Mbappe and France ready to commemorate terror victims

France captain Kylian Mbappe said Les Bleus would like to remember those affected by the 2015 Paris terror attacks when they take on Ukraine in a World Cup qualifier on Thursday - the 10th anniversary of the tragedy that traumatised the nation.

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.

Bellamy dreaming of Euro 2028 despite Celtic links

Craig Bellamy has vowed to lead Wales into "massive" Euro 2028 despite his name still being in the frame for the Celtic job.

Ferguson ruled out for Portugal, Kenny called up

Evan Ferguson has been ruled out of Republic of Ireland's home fixture with Portugal, with Celtic striker Johnny Kenny called up in his absence.

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.