Soccer
July
July 2026
Last Eight
The tears, fears and sense of rejuvenation for World Cup quarter-finalists
Do not be fooled by what your eyes make you believe, something improbable is lurking around the corner.
Soccer
FAI motion to fulfil Israel fixtures passes at EGM
Ireland due to face Israel in Uefa Nations League in September and October.
PodcastThe Football FamilyWorld Cup Voices Ep.6 - The Lopes Family, Trump talks soccer, and a night at the Azteca
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Aodhán Ó Ríordáin
FAI should bow to pressure of football fans on Israel fixtures ahead of EGM vote tonight, MEP says
Shoot-out
Switzerland beat Colombia on penalties to reach World Cup quarter-finals
The Swiss will face Argentina in Kansas City on Saturday.
Comeback kings
Argentina keep World Cup title defence alive as three-goal comeback stuns Egypt
Christian Romero, Lionel Messi, and Enzo Fernandez’s goals secured a quarter-final berth.
Apathy
In Barcelona, Spain fixtures are the only antidote to World Cup Fever
Victory over Portugal had no discernible impact on a city that can feel more Argentinian, Mexican or Moroccan than it does Spanish.
stop the game
'Some things are bigger than football': Pico Lopes says Israel-Ireland games shouldn't go ahead
Belgium thrash USA to end World Cup dream and set up Spain showdown
Charles De Ketelaere scored twice as the Belgians advanced.
AnalysisComment
Focus shifts as pressure grows on Gianni Infantino over Folarin Balogun controversy
Belgium cruise to 4-1 win over United States but Fifa president has allowed this World Cup spiral over the last 48 hours.
marching on
Late Merino winner fires Spain past Portugal and into World Cup quarter-finals
The decisive goal came in the 91st minute.
Hero's welcome
Pico Lopes gets hero's welcome at Dublin Airport after Cape Verde's fairytale World Cup run
