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HandballWorld Cup's quickest goal and controversial penalty see Czechia and South Africa share spoils
Sport listingsA golf major, Leinster’s URC final, and loser-goes-home in the All-Ireland football championship
among the people
The perils of watching England in the World Cup with Scotland fans in an Irish pub
The 42 braves downtown Boston in the name of enlightenment and friendship.
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Sports listingsA golf major, Leinster’s URC final, and loser-goes-home in the All-Ireland football championship
Frustration
Portugal held to draw by DR Congo in their World Cup opener
DR Congo earned their first-ever World Cup point.
Off the MarkMessi lights up World Cup with hat-trick to equal record and launch Argentina's title defence
Family Fortunes
'History that will remain forever': Pico Lopes's parents speak of pride at World Cup heroics
Along with younger brother Jacques, Carlos and Judy Lopes reflect on emotions of Monday’s 0-0 draw with Spain.
World Cup 2026
Inside Pico Lopes' day of glory with Cape Verde: Ray Houghton embrace and video call with Shamrock Rovers' teammates
Cape Verde defender describes to The 42 the emotions of drawing 0-0 with Spain.
dream coming true
Dubliner Pico Lopes' journey of a lifetime to the World Cup with Cape Verde
The 42 meets defender’s wife and family ahead of Spain game as they prepare for 30-foot campervan trip around America.
Knockout games
Dublin face Donegal, Kerry meet Armagh: All-Ireland senior football round three draw
Mayo host Meath and Monaghan entertain Westmeath.
