Soccer

July
July 2026
Departure Gate
Nagelsmann quits as Germany coach after World Cup exit: reports
3 Jul
2
Dominant
Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoye on target as Switzerland end Algeria World Cup hopes
3 Jul
Call it
Who will win this evening's World Cup game – Australia or Egypt?
3 Jul
Knockout Blow
Portugal snatch controversial late World Cup victory over Croatia
Cristiano Ronaldo’s first World Cup knockout goal had cancelled out Ivan Perisic’s opener in Toronto.
3 Jul
5
Flying High
From a campervan to private jet: Pico Lopes story reaches new heights ahead of Messi showdown
Cape Verde face Argentina in World Cup round of 32 on Friday with two countries coming together to support League of Ireland stalwart.
David Sneyd
reports from Miami
3 Jul
marching on
Mikel Oyarzabal scores twice as Spain ease past Austria and into last 16
Spain secured a first win in a World Cup knockout match since lifting the trophy in 2010.
2 Jul
2
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PodcastThe Football Family
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.
32m
Nations League
FAI releases motion to be voted upon at next week's EGM regarding Israel fixtures
2 Jul
11
Transfer News
Man City confirm deal to sign Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest
2 Jul
10
LOI
Trevor Clarke joins Dundalk from Shamrock Rovers
Updated 2 Jul
Call it
Who will win this evening's World Cup game – Croatia or Portugal?
2 Jul
2
Youri A Star
Belgium boss hails 'outstanding' Tielemans after World Cup rescue act
2 Jul
1
cranking up
This World Cup is threatening to become a classic of the genre
Old aristocracies faltered as where once they gorged, now they merely looked bloated relics of the past.
David Sneyd
reports from Atlanta
2 Jul
3
stars and strife
10-man USA overcome Bosnia but set to be without Balogun for Belgium
2 Jul
2
Drama
Tielemans seals Belgium's incredible late comeback against Senegal
1 Jul
8
main man
'I had my hero moment today': Harry Kane keeps England's World Cup dreams alive
1 Jul
3
Transfer
Sandro Tonali set for €117m switch to Spurs as agreement reached with Newcastle
1 Jul
8
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.
David Sneyd
reports from Atlanta Stadium
1 Jul
14
Time to say goodbye
'Without any warning' - Vitor Pereira says he has been sacked by Nottingham Forest
1 Jul
7
Nervy
Kane double rescues England against DR Congo to book World Cup last-16 spot
1 Jul
7
Marco Palestra
Xabi Alonso's first Chelsea signing is €50m move for Serie A Defender of the Year
1 Jul
Tune in
RTÉ reveal most popular World Cup matches so far – and yes, we're watching England
1 Jul
Premier League
Liverpool complete signing of defender Jeremy Jacquet from Rennes
1 Jul
7
LOI
Galway Gaelic footballer Connor Gleeson joins Galway United as short-term goalkeeping cover
1 Jul
home comforts
Mexico ease past Ecuador to set up potential England World Cup clash
1 Jul
2
Call it
Who will win today's World Cup game – DR Congo or England?
1 Jul
4
Preview
As Haaland scores and Mbappe soars, will England finally take flight at World Cup?
France take knockout stages by storm as Thomas Tuchel says defeats for other big European countries can calm his side down.
David Sneyd
reports from Atlanta Stadium
1 Jul
5
June
June 2026
Superstar
Mbappé-inspired France too good for Sweden
Bradley Barcola was also on target for Didier Deschamps’ men.
30 Jun
7
Wave Goodbye
Ronald Koeman to step down as Netherlands coach
30 Jun
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.
30 Jun
16
the grassy knoll
The World Cup is in town, but JFK assassination site remains Dallas' biggest draw
David Sneyd
reports from Dallas
30 Jun
6
Transfer Talk
Tottenham beat Man United to €98m signing of West Ham midfielder Fernandes
30 Jun
11
Soccer
Iran say World Cup treatment ‘undermined the sense of fairness’
30 Jun
6
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PodcastThe Football Family
Late winners and terrible penos - R32 story so far
David Sneyd dials in from Atlanta to reflect on a dramatic start to the World Cup knockouts with Shane Keegan.
43m
Reaction
'The team got everything they deserved' - Hamann on Germany's shock World Cup exit
30 Jun
4
Call it
Who will win tonight's World Cup game – France or Sweden?
30 Jun
2
ON THE SPOT
Morocco book World Cup last-16 spot after thrilling penalty shootout
30 Jun
5
David McGlynn
Irish marathon champion to sacrifice title defence if selected for Europeans
30 Jun
Shock
Germany dumped out by Paraguay in seismic World Cup shock
Dramatic shootout follows 1-1 draw in Foxborough.
30 Jun
13
statement
'Treated unfairly and placed in an impossible position' - Ringmahon Rangers on FAI Cup withdrawal
29 Jun
11
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