World Cup
Ireland v North Macedonia live hub: All the news and action from the Aviva clash

Ireland v North Macedonia live hub: All the news and action from the Aviva clash

A night in Dublin…. This live blog is sponsored by Lynx, Smell Your Best When You Look Your Worst It’s the game that no Ireland fan wanted, but we need to make the most of it now it’s here. After losing to Czechia last Thursday, Heimir Hallgrimsson’s men welcome North Macedonia to the Aviva Stadium […]

1 month ago

Hallgrimsson calls on his team to secure the “future of Irish football”

Hallgrimsson calls on his team to secure the “future of Irish football”

There is a very different feeling around the Republic of Ireland heading into the next stage of World Cup qualification, and recent results have earned us the right to believe. Famous victories over Portugal at home and Hungary away have reignited a campaign that once looked to be slipping away, and now the focus turns […]

2 months ago

FIFA ‘make final decision’ on banning country from World Cup

FIFA ‘make final decision’ on banning country from World Cup

They are on ‘Trump’s travel list ban’ FIFA have reportedly made a decision to ban a country from the World Cup – that is on Donald Trump’s travel ban list. The tournament, which is set to be co-hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States this summer, features 48 different teams, for the first time […]

3 months ago

European nations considering ‘World Cup boycott’ after talks on response to Trump

European nations considering ‘World Cup boycott’ after talks on response to Trump

Around 20 nations took part in talks European football leaders would consider boycotting the 2026 World Cup if Donald Trump moves to annex Greenland, according to a new report from The Guardian. The US political leader has ramped up threats of a potential invasion in recent weeks, after suggesting that the island is essential for his country’s national […]

3 months ago

TD calls for pubs to stay open later if Ireland make the World Cup

TD calls for pubs to stay open later if Ireland make the World Cup

One TD stated that the flexibility would ensure fans can watch late-night games together safely. Calls have been made for later pub opening hours should Ireland qualify for this summer’s FIFA World Cup. Independent TD Barry Heneghan has urged the Minister for Justice, Jim O’Callaghan, to temporarily extend pub licensing hours temporarily. The Dublin Bay […]

3 months ago