World Cup spot to go to finale for Cape Verde and Lopes Roberto Lopes' Cape Verde must wait to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a 3-3 draw with Libya in their penultimate qualification match this afternoon in Tripoli. Soccer • 08 Oct 25
World Cup spot to go to finale for Cape Verde and Lopes Roberto Lopes' Cape Verde must wait to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a 3-3 draw with Libya in their penultimate qualification match this afternoon in Tripoli. Soccer • 08 Oct 25
FAI set for Israel vote, FIFA say UEFA must decide The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) are set to vote on Israel's participation in international football at the upcoming AGM. Soccer • 01 Oct 25
FAI set for Israel vote, FIFA say UEFA must decide The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) are set to vote on Israel's participation in international football at the upcoming AGM. Soccer • 01 Oct 25
Trump: 'Unsafe' cities may lose World Cup games US President Donald Trump said he would consider relocating 2026 World Cup matches from cities he did not deem safe, months before the United States is set to co-host the showcase tournament with Canada and Mexico. Soccer • 26 Sep 25
Trump: 'Unsafe' cities may lose World Cup games US President Donald Trump said he would consider relocating 2026 World Cup matches from cities he did not deem safe, months before the United States is set to co-host the showcase tournament with Canada and Mexico. Soccer • 26 Sep 25
Lack of a killer instinct and small errors cost Ireland Ireland came agonisingly close to advancing to a World Cup semi-final after losing to France in Exeter. Jonny Holland takes a look back on just where things went wrong for Scott Bemand's side. Rugby • 16 Sep 25
Lack of a killer instinct and small errors cost Ireland Ireland came agonisingly close to advancing to a World Cup semi-final after losing to France in Exeter. Jonny Holland takes a look back on just where things went wrong for Scott Bemand's side. Rugby • 16 Sep 25
'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 25
'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 25
Kelleher eager to move on after game of two halves Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Caoimhín Kelleher expressed a mix of emotions after being awarded the player of the match accolade in the 2-2 draw against Hungary at Aviva Stadium. Soccer • 06 Sep 25
Kelleher eager to move on after game of two halves Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Caoimhín Kelleher expressed a mix of emotions after being awarded the player of the match accolade in the 2-2 draw against Hungary at Aviva Stadium. Soccer • 06 Sep 25
Ronaldo brace steers Portugal to easy win over Armenia Cristiano Ronaldo took his international goal tally to 140 in 222 appearances with two as Portugal opened their World Cup qualifying campaign with a 5-0 hammering of Armenia in Group F. Soccer • 06 Sep 25
Ronaldo brace steers Portugal to easy win over Armenia Cristiano Ronaldo took his international goal tally to 140 in 222 appearances with two as Portugal opened their World Cup qualifying campaign with a 5-0 hammering of Armenia in Group F. Soccer • 06 Sep 25
Recap: Republic of Ireland 2-2 Hungary All the action, as it happened, from the Republic of Ireland's dramatic 2-2 draw against Hungary in their opening World Cup qualifier at Aviva Stadium. Soccer • 06 Sep 25
Recap: Republic of Ireland 2-2 Hungary All the action, as it happened, from the Republic of Ireland's dramatic 2-2 draw against Hungary in their opening World Cup qualifier at Aviva Stadium. Soccer • 06 Sep 25
Collins daring to dream of World Cup qualification Republic of Ireland defender Nathan Collins admits he's desperate to help Ireland secure a place at the World Cup as they begin their qualifying campaign tonight. Soccer • 06 Sep 25
Collins daring to dream of World Cup qualification Republic of Ireland defender Nathan Collins admits he's desperate to help Ireland secure a place at the World Cup as they begin their qualifying campaign tonight. Soccer • 06 Sep 25
Northern Ireland make winning start in Luxembourg Justin Devenny and Shea Charles scored their first international goals as Northern Ireland opened their World Cup qualifying campaign with a 3-1 win in Luxembourg. Soccer • 04 Sep 25
Northern Ireland make winning start in Luxembourg Justin Devenny and Shea Charles scored their first international goals as Northern Ireland opened their World Cup qualifying campaign with a 3-1 win in Luxembourg. Soccer • 04 Sep 25
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 25
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 25
FIFA remain silent on sanction for errant South Africa FIFA's reticence to dock World Cup points from South Africa for using a defaulter in a March fixture is casting a cloud and creating confusion ahead of this week's potentially decisive round of African qualifiers. Soccer • 02 Sep 25
FIFA remain silent on sanction for errant South Africa FIFA's reticence to dock World Cup points from South Africa for using a defaulter in a March fixture is casting a cloud and creating confusion ahead of this week's potentially decisive round of African qualifiers. Soccer • 02 Sep 25
Saudi Arabia 'ready' to host 64-team World Cup in 2034 Saudi Arabia would be ready and willing to host a 64-team World Cup in 2034 if FIFA accepts a controversial proposal to expand the tournament from 48, according to the kingdom's sports minister. Soccer • 20 Apr 25
Saudi Arabia 'ready' to host 64-team World Cup in 2034 Saudi Arabia would be ready and willing to host a 64-team World Cup in 2034 if FIFA accepts a controversial proposal to expand the tournament from 48, according to the kingdom's sports minister. Soccer • 20 Apr 25
Ireland beaten in opening match of World Cup qualifying Ireland suffered a 38-run defeat at the hands of Pakistan in the opening match of their Women's Cricket World Cup qualifying campaign in Lahore. Cricket • 09 Apr 25
Ireland beaten in opening match of World Cup qualifying Ireland suffered a 38-run defeat at the hands of Pakistan in the opening match of their Women's Cricket World Cup qualifying campaign in Lahore. Cricket • 09 Apr 25
Doherty dreaming of a World Cup with Ireland Matt Doherty is dreaming of a trip to the World Cup finals with the Republic of Ireland after completing a half-century of senior caps. Soccer • 24 Mar 25
Doherty dreaming of a World Cup with Ireland Matt Doherty is dreaming of a trip to the World Cup finals with the Republic of Ireland after completing a half-century of senior caps. Soccer • 24 Mar 25
'Very good' communicator Heimir now winning matches John O'Shea on the importance of manager Heimir Hallgrímsson communicating effectively to a Republic of Ireland squad which is now embracing that winning feeling again. Soccer • 25 Mar 25
'Very good' communicator Heimir now winning matches John O'Shea on the importance of manager Heimir Hallgrímsson communicating effectively to a Republic of Ireland squad which is now embracing that winning feeling again. Soccer • 25 Mar 25
New Zealand crush New Caledonia to claim World Cup spot New Zealand qualified for the 2026 World Cup as veterans Michael Boxall and Kosta Barbarouses scored in a second-half burst to beat New Caledonia 3-0 in Auckland. Soccer • 24 Mar 25
New Zealand crush New Caledonia to claim World Cup spot New Zealand qualified for the 2026 World Cup as veterans Michael Boxall and Kosta Barbarouses scored in a second-half burst to beat New Caledonia 3-0 in Auckland. Soccer • 24 Mar 25
Japan become first team to qualify for 2026 World Cup Japan became the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup as Daichi Kamada and Takefusa Kubo struck in the second half to earn Hajime Moriyasu's side a 2-0 win over Bahrain at Saitama Stadium and confirm their place at next year's finals. Soccer • 20 Mar 25
Japan become first team to qualify for 2026 World Cup Japan became the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup as Daichi Kamada and Takefusa Kubo struck in the second half to earn Hajime Moriyasu's side a 2-0 win over Bahrain at Saitama Stadium and confirm their place at next year's finals. Soccer • 20 Mar 25
Coldplay singer to help plan World Cup half-time show Coldplay's Chris Martin and the band's manager Phil Harvey will be involved in helping FIFA plan the line-up for the first ever World Cup final half-time show next year. Soccer • 05 Mar 25
Coldplay singer to help plan World Cup half-time show Coldplay's Chris Martin and the band's manager Phil Harvey will be involved in helping FIFA plan the line-up for the first ever World Cup final half-time show next year. Soccer • 05 Mar 25
Double World Cup winner Kitshoff forced to retire Double World Cup winning prop forward Steven Kitshoff has been forced to retire from rugby after a serious neck injury, his club Stormers announced. Rugby • 25 Feb 25
Double World Cup winner Kitshoff forced to retire Double World Cup winning prop forward Steven Kitshoff has been forced to retire from rugby after a serious neck injury, his club Stormers announced. Rugby • 25 Feb 25
No alcohol at 2034 World Cup, says Saudi official No alcohol will be allowed at the 2034 World Cup in Saudi Arabia, Saudi ambassador to the UK Prince Khalid bin Bandar Al Saud has said. Soccer • 12 Feb 25
No alcohol at 2034 World Cup, says Saudi official No alcohol will be allowed at the 2034 World Cup in Saudi Arabia, Saudi ambassador to the UK Prince Khalid bin Bandar Al Saud has said. Soccer • 12 Feb 25
FIFA urged to halt Saudi Arabia 2034 World Cup vote FIFA has been urged to halt a vote to hand Saudi Arabia hosting rights to the 2034 men's World Cup by human rights groups, amid fears many migrant workers will die unless there is credible reform. Soccer • 11 Nov 24
FIFA urged to halt Saudi Arabia 2034 World Cup vote FIFA has been urged to halt a vote to hand Saudi Arabia hosting rights to the 2034 men's World Cup by human rights groups, amid fears many migrant workers will die unless there is credible reform. Soccer • 11 Nov 24
Wales on the hunt for a new manager as Page is sacked Wales head coach Rob Page has been sacked, the Football Association of Wales has announced. Soccer • 21 Jun 24
Wales on the hunt for a new manager as Page is sacked Wales head coach Rob Page has been sacked, the Football Association of Wales has announced. Soccer • 21 Jun 24
Kolisi part of Springboks plans but may not be captain Double World Cup winning captain Siya Kolisi is playing excellent rugby for French club Racing 92 and will be considered for South Africa this year, though he may not lead the side. Rugby • 12 Mar 24
Kolisi part of Springboks plans but may not be captain Double World Cup winning captain Siya Kolisi is playing excellent rugby for French club Racing 92 and will be considered for South Africa this year, though he may not lead the side. Rugby • 12 Mar 24
Soccer blue card and sin-bin trial announcement delayed Football's lawmakers have delayed plans to publish details of sin-bin trials at higher levels of football until next month. Soccer • 09 Feb 24
Soccer blue card and sin-bin trial announcement delayed Football's lawmakers have delayed plans to publish details of sin-bin trials at higher levels of football until next month. Soccer • 09 Feb 24
