World Cup 2026

White ruled out for rest of season, set to miss World Cup

Ben White has been ruled out for the rest of the season through injury in a significant setback to Arsenal's bid for a Premier League and Champions League double.

Infantino claims World Cup prices justified in US market

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has again defended high ticket prices for this summer's World Cup and insisted it is more expensive to attend a college game in the United States.

'Let them play' - Trump backs Infantino's stance on Iran

Iran will play their World Cup matches in the United States this summer, FIFA president Gianni Infantino has insisted.

FIFA set to raise World Cup prize money

World Cup prize money is set to be increased after concerns were raised by some national associations over high operational costs at the tournament.

Gattuso resigns as Italy manager after World Cup failure

Gennaro Gattuso has departed his role as Italy boss by mutual consent and "with pain in his heart" as the nation look to start afresh following their latest failure to qualify for the World Cup.

Penalty kings Czechia book World Cup spot

Republic of Ireland's conquerors Czechia booked their place in the summer's World Cup with a second penalty shootout victory in Prague in less than a week.

Infantino insists Iran 'will play at the World Cup'

Iran "will play at the World Cup" despite the ongoing conflict with tournament co-hosts the United States, FIFA president Gianni Infantino has said.

Ratings: Collins and O'Shea rose to occasion in defeat

How the Republic of Ireland players rated after a dramatic and gut-wrenching night in Prague.

Second-half surge sees Denmark past North Macedonia

Gustav Isaksen scored twice in two minutes as Denmark powered to a 4-0 win over North Macedonia in their 2026 World Cup play-off semi-final in Copenhagen to earn a place in Tuesday's Path D decider against Czechia.

Northern Ireland's World Cup dream ends with Italy defeat

Northern Ireland's World Cup dreams were ended by Italy as Michael O'Neill's young side fell to a 2-0 qualifying play-off semi-final defeat in Bergamo.

World Cup: Czechia beat Ireland on penalties - recap

Nightmare ending for Heimir Hallgrimsson's side as they lose 4-3 on penalties following 2-2 draw with Czechia in Prague. Here's how it happened.

'Ode to Troy' - A November week to remember

A personal recollection from Tony O'Donoghue on those November days when the Republic of Ireland men's team made some magic moments, with Troy Parrott putting his name in lights.

FIFA receive five million ticket requests in 24 hours

FIFA received five million requests for World Cup 2026 tickets in the first 24 hours of the latest sales phase despite an outcry from fan groups this week about high prices for the tournament.

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.