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World Cup game for the ages ensures spirit of Pico Lopes and Cape Verde will never die
World champions Argentina come out on top in extra time of a 3-2 thriller in Miami.
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reports from Miami Stadium
4 Jul
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marching on
Egypt edge out Australia after penalties to book World Cup last-16 spot
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3 Jul
2
World Cup 2026
England-Mexico World Cup clash could be brought forward due to weather concerns
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3 Jul
Flying High
Dublin businessman flies out Pico Lopes's wife and son on private jet ahead of clash with Messi
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reports from Miami
3 Jul
6
dream
10 years ago, he was working in a Dublin bank. Now he's facing Messi in the World Cup knockouts
Derek Pender, Lee Grace and Stephen McGuinness on Roberto Lopes’ remarkable journey.
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3 Jul
28
Knockout Blow
Portugal snatch controversial late World Cup victory over Croatia
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3 Jul
Dominant
Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoye on target as Switzerland end Algeria World Cup hopes
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3 Jul
Call it
Who will win this evening's World Cup game – Australia or Egypt?
3 Jul
marching on
Mikel Oyarzabal scores twice as Spain ease past Austria and into last 16
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2 Jul
4
Basketball
Ireland's EuroBasket qualifying hopes end in Skopje
2 Jul
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Kane’s class, the majesty of France and Pico’s Messi night
David Sneyd dials in from Miami to discuss the relentless World Cup news cycle with Shane Keegan.
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Nations League
Motion on Israel fixtures to be voted on by FAI next week
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2 Jul
18
Bowing out
Clare great Shane O'Donnell confirms he will retire after this year's championship
2 Jul
10
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PodcastThe 42 Rugby Weekly
Osborne on the left wing and the Wallabies' big calls: Australia v Ireland preview
Murray Kinsella and Gavan Casey look ahead to Ireland’s first Nations Cup Test in Sydney.
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Sports listings
Lionel Messi v Crumlin’s hero, All-Ireland hurling semis, and Test rugby returns
2 Jul
king kane
England's World Cup mission is simple: protect Harry Kane at all costs
For a country that has turned its national sport into a billion-pound industry, they still somehow make themselves look like paupers when the world is watching.
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reports from Atlanta Stadium
2 Jul
38
World Cup
Ten-man USA beat Bosnia, while Belgium stage late three-goal fightback against Senegal
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2 Jul
11
Sports listings
Lionel Messi v Crumlin’s hero, All-Ireland hurling semis, and Test rugby returns
2 Jul
new man on the links
Cork amateur golfer David Howard qualifies for The Open to join Irish contingent at Birkdale
1 Jul
World Cup
Mbappé-inspired France keep Sweden scoreless in New Jersey
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1 Jul
7
Golf
Cork amateur David Howard qualifies for The Open at Royal Birkdale
1 Jul
2
Call it
Who will win today's World Cup game – DR Congo or England?
1 Jul
4
June
June 2026
Take a Bow
Erling Haaland's late winner fires Norway into World Cup round of 16
Man United’s Amad Diallo had scored a brilliant equaliser for the Ivory Coast.
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30 Jun
6
Sponsored
How well do you remember Germany 2006? Test your memory in this week's World Cup quiz
30 Jun
9
World Cup
Morocco book World Cup last-16 spot at expense of Netherlands after thrilling penalty shootout
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30 Jun
Tennis
Sinner and Djokovic survive Wimbledon scares as Sabalenka eases into second round
Updated 30 Jun
Football
Germany knocked out by Paraguay in seismic World Cup shock
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30 Jun
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CAS IS KING
Vulnerable but with a titanium spirit: Casemiro is the symbol of this Brazil team
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reports from Houston Stadium
29 Jun
World Cup
Brazil come from behind to sink Japan with 95th-minute Martinelli winner
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29 Jun
On the Move
Off The Ball's Ger Gilroy joins RTÉ to host new daily sports podcast
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29 Jun
Looking Back
The story of Argentina's love-hate relationship with Lionel Messi
29 Jun
Soccer
Serbia confirmed as venue for Ireland's 'home' Nations League game against Israel
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29 Jun
Call it
Who will win tonight's World Cup game – Netherlands v Morocco?
29 Jun
3
Drama
Last-gasp goal sees co-hosts Canada make World Cup history
Stephen Eustáquio broke South African hearts.
28 Jun
Soccer
Pico Lopes prepares for Messi as family scramble to return for World Cup history
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reports from Dallas
28 Jun
1
Upset
Ireland stun India again to seal series
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28 Jun
3
Final Four
All-Ireland SFC semi-final draw: Kerry to face Dublin, Louth to play Mayo
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28 Jun
9
boys in blue
Dublin produce brilliant finish to take down Galway in All-Ireland quarter-final
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Reports from Croke Park
28 Jun
13
Report
Ireland's Alex Dunne finishes seventh in Formula Two feature race
28 Jun
Wee County Huge Win
Louth defeat Monaghan to reach All-Ireland semi-final
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28 Jun
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