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8 September 2025; Dara O'Shea during a Republic of Ireland training session at the AFF Technical Center Academy in Yerevan, Armenia. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

O'Shea relishing Ireland's World Cup sprint

Dara O'Shea says he still has plenty he wants to achieve in his career as Ireland's short, sharp World Cup qualifying campaign reaches its first must-win game.

Soccer • 09 Sep

Evan Ferguson during a Republic of Ireland training session at the AFF Technical Center Academy in Yerevan

Armenia v Republic of Ireland: All you need to know

One goal has been the margin of victory in all four Republic of Ireland and Armenia clashes, but the hosts enter this clash in Yerevan at a low ebb.

Soccer • 08 Sep

6 June 2025; Josh Honohan of Republic of Ireland before the international friendly match between Republic of Ireland and Senegal at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Honohan called in to replace injured Szmodics

Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson has called up Josh Honohan for Tuesday's World Cup qualifier with Armenia in Yerevan, with Sammie Szmodics having picked up an injury in the 2-2 draw with Hungary.

Soccer • 07 Sep

COPENHAGEN, DENMARK - SEPTEMBER 05: Scotland Goalkeeper Angus Gunn punches clear under pressure from Denmark's Rasmus Hojlund during a 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifying match between Denmark and Scotland at Parken Stadium, on September 05, 2025, in Copenhage

World Cup qualifiers: Scotland make a point in Denmark

Scotland began their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign with a creditable goalless draw against Denmark but may feel they could have taken all three points in Copenhagen.

Soccer • 05 Sep

Hope springs Eternal thanks to Evan's Roman adventure

A sell-out Aviva Stadium on the eve of our opening qualifier against Hungary suggests that optimism is once again in the air – and, naturally, a lot of that hope is being pinned on the shoulders of one man: Evan Ferguson.

Soccer • 05 Sep

Waiting game over as World Cup ambition 'gets serious'

"This is it; now it gets serious", declared Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson after naming his 23-man squad for next week's World Cup qualifying double-header against Hungary and Armenia.

Soccer • 26 Aug

26 August 2025; Head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson during a Republic of Ireland squad announcement at Sky HQ in Dublin. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

'Always tough to leave Seamus out' - Hallgrimsson

Heimir Hallgrimsson said that including Seamus Coleman in the Republic of Ireland squad would have sent out the wrong message ahead of the upcoming World Cup qualifying campaign.

Soccer • 26 Aug

Republic of Ireland players Seamus Coleman, left, and Chiedozie Ogbene during the UEFA EURO 2024 Championship Qualifier match between Republic of Ireland and France at Aviva Stadium in Dublin.

Coleman misses out as Ogbene and Bazunu return

Heimir Hallgrimsson has opted not to include captain Seamus Coleman in the Republic of Ireland squad for next month's opening set of 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, while Chiedozie Ogbene and Gavin Bazunu make their returns.

Soccer • 26 Aug

Trent Alexander-Arnold and Jude Bellingham leave the pitch after an uninspiring win over Andorra

England jeered after limping to victory against Andorra

England were booed after limping to a lifeless 1-0 win against Andorra as Thomas Tuchel's first away match in charge ended in forgettable and frustrating fashion.

Soccer • 07 Jun

Norway's forward #09 Erling Braut Haaland (C), Italy's defender #14 Diego Coppola (L) and Italy's midfielder #18 Nicolo Barella vie for the ball during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifying Group I football match between Norway and Italy at the Ullevaal Stad

WC round-up: Italy off to horror start in Norway

Italy made a terrible start to their World Cup qualification campaign after being brushed aside 3-0 by Erling Haaland's Norway

Soccer • 06 Jun

World Cup 2026 qualifying

O'Shea relishing Ireland's World Cup sprint

Armenia v Republic of Ireland: All you need to know

Honohan called in to replace injured Szmodics

World Cup qualifiers: Scotland make a point in Denmark

Hope springs Eternal thanks to Evan's Roman adventure

Waiting game over as World Cup ambition 'gets serious'

'Always tough to leave Seamus out' - Hallgrimsson

Coleman misses out as Ogbene and Bazunu return

England jeered after limping to victory against Andorra

WC round-up: Italy off to horror start in Norway

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