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. Soccer • 1 hr
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. Soccer • 1 hr
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. Soccer • 7 hrs
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. Soccer • 7 hrs
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. Soccer • 17 Nov
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. Soccer • 17 Nov
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. Soccer • 17 Nov
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. Soccer • 17 Nov
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. Soccer • 17 Nov
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. Soccer • 17 Nov
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. Soccer • 17 Nov
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. Soccer • 17 Nov
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. Soccer • 16 Nov
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. Soccer • 16 Nov
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. Soccer • 14 Nov
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. Soccer • 14 Nov
'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. Soccer • 13 Nov
'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. Soccer • 13 Nov
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
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
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. Soccer • 13 Nov
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. Soccer • 13 Nov
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... Soccer • 13 Nov
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... Soccer • 13 Nov
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. Soccer • 12 Nov
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. Soccer • 12 Nov
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
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
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. Soccer • 12 Nov
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. Soccer • 12 Nov
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. Soccer • 10 Nov
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. Soccer • 10 Nov
Over one million tickets already sold for World Cup More than one million tickets for the 2026 World Cup have been sold during a pre-sale phase, world football's governing body FIFA said. World Cup 2026 • 16 Oct
Over one million tickets already sold for World Cup More than one million tickets for the 2026 World Cup have been sold during a pre-sale phase, world football's governing body FIFA said. World Cup 2026 • 16 Oct
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
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
Trump insists FIFA would move World Cup games if asked United States president Donald Trump says his FIFA counterpart Gianni Infantino would "very easily" move 2026 World Cup matches away from designated host cities if he asked him to. Soccer • 16 Oct
Trump insists FIFA would move World Cup games if asked United States president Donald Trump says his FIFA counterpart Gianni Infantino would "very easily" move 2026 World Cup matches away from designated host cities if he asked him to. Soccer • 16 Oct
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
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
'I'm probably the luckiest person in the world' - Lopes Shamrock Rovers defender Roberto 'Pico' Lopes was still struggling to take in the magnitude of helping Cape Verde qualify for their first World Cup as he began a dash back to Dublin to be present for the birth of his first child. Soccer • 14 Oct
'I'm probably the luckiest person in the world' - Lopes Shamrock Rovers defender Roberto 'Pico' Lopes was still struggling to take in the magnitude of helping Cape Verde qualify for their first World Cup as he began a dash back to Dublin to be present for the birth of his first child. Soccer • 14 Oct
Armenia manager promising 'war' against Ireland Armenia boss Yeghishe Melikyan has warned the Republic of Ireland his team are ready to go to "war" with them in the quest for a place at next summer's World Cup. Soccer • 13 Oct
Armenia manager promising 'war' against Ireland Armenia boss Yeghishe Melikyan has warned the Republic of Ireland his team are ready to go to "war" with them in the quest for a place at next summer's World Cup. Soccer • 13 Oct
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
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
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
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
O'Brien welcomes recall of old-stagers Coleman and Egan Jake O'Brien believes that the inclusion of Seamus Coleman and John Egan will add vital experience and help to set the standard to take into the tough task of facing Portugal away from home. Soccer • 10 Oct
O'Brien welcomes recall of old-stagers Coleman and Egan Jake O'Brien believes that the inclusion of Seamus Coleman and John Egan will add vital experience and help to set the standard to take into the tough task of facing Portugal away from home. Soccer • 10 Oct
