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Luck of the Draw
Best/worst draw? Ireland WNT set to discover World Cup play-off opponents
The draw takes place at 11am on Thursday.
Down in Albion
Unhappy and inglorious: England can go well in the World Cup if they relax and be themselves
just short
Ireland narrowly miss out on FIH Hockey Nations Cup semi-finals after South Africa thriller
Soccer
The 24 hours that sum up the emotion and stardust of this World Cup
Three of the greats deliver more magic as stories from the fringes also take centre stage.
Off the Mark
Messi hat-trick launches Argentina's World Cup defence and equals all-time record
Argentina defeated Algeria in their tournament opener in Kansas City.
PAYWALL BLUES
Kerry-Armagh is the biggest show in town, so why are the GAA putting it behind a paywall?
The drive to make GAA+ a must-purchase subscription is, ultimately, not good business practice.
no mercy
The beast is alive at the World Cup! Erling Haaland double helps Norway ease past Iraq
Striker’s debut on the biggest stage of all sets a marker down for more to come this summer.
Analysisno scrum no win
Bulls out to settle scrum score with Leinster in Croker repeat
The Irish province had the better of this battle in last season’s final.
PodcastThe Football Family
World Cup Voices Ep.2 - Pico and his parents reflect on Cape Verde heroics
David Sneyd speaks to Pico Lopes and his family after Cape Verde pulled off one of the great World Cup results against Spain. David also chats to Scottish legend Ally McCoist, a Mexican father-son duo, and a leading member of the Joey Anang fan club.
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