'Variable pricing' for World Cup tickets criticised FIFA has been accused of not caring about fans and "living in a parallel universe" over its controversial ticket pricing policy for next year's World Cup. Soccer • 11 Sep
'Variable pricing' for World Cup tickets criticised FIFA has been accused of not caring about fans and "living in a parallel universe" over its controversial ticket pricing policy for next year's World Cup. Soccer • 11 Sep
Tactical naivety leads to doubts around Heimir future After a week in which Ireland produced one of their worst performances in living memory, big questions are being asked of manager Heimir Hallgrimsson and just what he's asking of his players. Soccer • 11 Sep
Tactical naivety leads to doubts around Heimir future After a week in which Ireland produced one of their worst performances in living memory, big questions are being asked of manager Heimir Hallgrimsson and just what he's asking of his players. Soccer • 11 Sep
Bolivia stun Brazil to secure World Cup play-off spot Bolivia shocked Brazil 1-0 to secure a spot in the intercontinental play-offs for next year's World Cup, while Argentina suffered a 1-0 defeat by Ecuador in the final round of South America's 2026 qualifiers. Soccer • 10 Sep
Bolivia stun Brazil to secure World Cup play-off spot Bolivia shocked Brazil 1-0 to secure a spot in the intercontinental play-offs for next year's World Cup, while Argentina suffered a 1-0 defeat by Ecuador in the final round of South America's 2026 qualifiers. Soccer • 10 Sep
Italy edge out Israel in nine-goal thriller Sandro Tonali scored in added time as Italy kept their World Cup qualifying hopes on track with a thrilling 5-4 win over Israel in Debrecen. Soccer • 08 Sep
Italy edge out Israel in nine-goal thriller Sandro Tonali scored in added time as Italy kept their World Cup qualifying hopes on track with a thrilling 5-4 win over Israel in Debrecen. Soccer • 08 Sep
The opposition view: Stop Szoboszlai to halt Hungary? Hungarian football journalist Bence Bocsak speaks to Raf Diallo about what the Republic of Ireland can expect from the Magyars and their talismanic captain in Saturday's opening World Cup qualifier. Soccer • 03 Sep
The opposition view: Stop Szoboszlai to halt Hungary? Hungarian football journalist Bence Bocsak speaks to Raf Diallo about what the Republic of Ireland can expect from the Magyars and their talismanic captain in Saturday's opening World Cup qualifier. Soccer • 03 Sep
Treacy: Back five may offer protection against Hungary Former Republic of Ireland winger Keith Treacy believes a temporary switch to a back five would give the Boys in Green a degree of security when they open up their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign against Hungary at Aviva Stadium on Saturday. Soccer • 02 Sep
Treacy: Back five may offer protection against Hungary Former Republic of Ireland winger Keith Treacy believes a temporary switch to a back five would give the Boys in Green a degree of security when they open up their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign against Hungary at Aviva Stadium on Saturday. Soccer • 02 Sep
Treacy: 'I wasn't confident before - I'm still not now' Keith Treacy gives his take on where the Republic of Ireland is at ahead of September when the 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign gets underway. Soccer • 18 Jun
Treacy: 'I wasn't confident before - I'm still not now' Keith Treacy gives his take on where the Republic of Ireland is at ahead of September when the 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign gets underway. Soccer • 18 Jun
Brazil wrap up qualification as Ancelotti settles in Brazil secured a spot at the 2026 World Cup with a 1-0 victory over Paraguay in a successful home debut for new manager Carlo Ancelotti. Soccer • 11 Jun
Brazil wrap up qualification as Ancelotti settles in Brazil secured a spot at the 2026 World Cup with a 1-0 victory over Paraguay in a successful home debut for new manager Carlo Ancelotti. Soccer • 11 Jun
Hallgrimsson bullish in pursuit of World Cup goal One of the striking aspects of Heimir Hallgrimsson's latest squad announcement was how bullish the Republic of Ireland manager was about what next summer could look like. But very much in a matter-of-fact way. Soccer • 14 May
Hallgrimsson bullish in pursuit of World Cup goal One of the striking aspects of Heimir Hallgrimsson's latest squad announcement was how bullish the Republic of Ireland manager was about what next summer could look like. But very much in a matter-of-fact way. Soccer • 14 May
World Cup qualifying: New look England win again England beat Latvia 3-0 as Reece James and Eberechi Eze both scored their first senior international goals to help make it two wins out of two for Thomas Tuchel's side in the World Cup qualifying campaign. Soccer • 24 Mar
World Cup qualifying: New look England win again England beat Latvia 3-0 as Reece James and Eberechi Eze both scored their first senior international goals to help make it two wins out of two for Thomas Tuchel's side in the World Cup qualifying campaign. Soccer • 24 Mar
World Cup qualifying: Wales open with a win Wales opened their World Cup qualifying campaign with a 3-1 victory over Kazakhstan. Soccer • 22 Mar
World Cup qualifying: Wales open with a win Wales opened their World Cup qualifying campaign with a 3-1 victory over Kazakhstan. Soccer • 22 Mar
WC qualifiers wrap: Tuchel starts England era with win England debutant Myles Lewis-Skelly got new coach Thomas Tuchel's reign up and running as the 18-year-old scored the first goal in a 2-0 home victory against Albania in their World Cup qualifying Group K opener on Friday. Soccer • 21 Mar
WC qualifiers wrap: Tuchel starts England era with win England debutant Myles Lewis-Skelly got new coach Thomas Tuchel's reign up and running as the 18-year-old scored the first goal in a 2-0 home victory against Albania in their World Cup qualifying Group K opener on Friday. Soccer • 21 Mar
Deschamps confirms France exit after 2026 World Cup France manager Didier Deschamps has confirmed that he will leave the national team after the 2026 World Cup, saying it was time to stop. Soccer • 08 Jan
Deschamps confirms France exit after 2026 World Cup France manager Didier Deschamps has confirmed that he will leave the national team after the 2026 World Cup, saying it was time to stop. Soccer • 08 Jan
Recap: World Cup 2026 qualifiers draw Live updates from the World Cup qualifier draw in Zurich with Republic of Ireland placed in Pot 3 Soccer • 13 Dec 24
Recap: World Cup 2026 qualifiers draw Live updates from the World Cup qualifier draw in Zurich with Republic of Ireland placed in Pot 3 Soccer • 13 Dec 24
Ireland enter World Cup draw: All you need to know The Republic of Ireland are in the 2026 World Cup qualifying draw on Friday. Find out all you need to know. Soccer • 13 Dec 24
Ireland enter World Cup draw: All you need to know The Republic of Ireland are in the 2026 World Cup qualifying draw on Friday. Find out all you need to know. Soccer • 13 Dec 24
Martinez matches Maradona; Brazil booed after draw Lautaro Martinez moved level with Diego Maradona in Argentina's scoring charts as the World Cup winners beat Peru 1-0. Soccer • 20 Nov 24
Martinez matches Maradona; Brazil booed after draw Lautaro Martinez moved level with Diego Maradona in Argentina's scoring charts as the World Cup winners beat Peru 1-0. Soccer • 20 Nov 24
World Cup: Are FIFA about to destroy a winning formula? With Sunday's World Cup final set to bring down the curtain on an entertaining tournament, are FIFA set to destroy a winning formula with the expansion to 48 teams in 2026? Soccer • 15 Dec 22
World Cup: Are FIFA about to destroy a winning formula? With Sunday's World Cup final set to bring down the curtain on an entertaining tournament, are FIFA set to destroy a winning formula with the expansion to 48 teams in 2026? Soccer • 15 Dec 22
Donald Trump 'worked really hard' on World Cup 2026 bid United States president Donald Trump has congratulated himself for helping the joint North American bid beat Morocco in Wednesday's vote to host the 2026 World Cup. World Cup 2018 • 15 Jun 18
Donald Trump 'worked really hard' on World Cup 2026 bid United States president Donald Trump has congratulated himself for helping the joint North American bid beat Morocco in Wednesday's vote to host the 2026 World Cup. World Cup 2018 • 15 Jun 18
US, Canada and Mexico to host 2026 FIFA World Cup US, Canada and Mexico will host the 2026 FIFA World Cup after seeing off the bid of Morocco in a FIFA ballot this morning. Soccer • 13 Jun 18
US, Canada and Mexico to host 2026 FIFA World Cup US, Canada and Mexico will host the 2026 FIFA World Cup after seeing off the bid of Morocco in a FIFA ballot this morning. Soccer • 13 Jun 18
Referees can abandon World Cup games to tackle racism FIFA president Gianni Infantino has revealed referees will have the power to abandon matches in the World Cup if there are incidents of racism. Soccer • 07 Jun 18
Referees can abandon World Cup games to tackle racism FIFA president Gianni Infantino has revealed referees will have the power to abandon matches in the World Cup if there are incidents of racism. Soccer • 07 Jun 18
'United bid' for 2026 World Cup outscores Morocco The United bid from Canada, Mexico and the United States has outscored Morocco in FIFA's 2026 World Cup evaluation report, with the latter branded 'high risk' in three areas. Soccer • 01 Jun 18
'United bid' for 2026 World Cup outscores Morocco The United bid from Canada, Mexico and the United States has outscored Morocco in FIFA's 2026 World Cup evaluation report, with the latter branded 'high risk' in three areas. Soccer • 01 Jun 18
