Soccer
Last week
7th June 2026 - 13th June 2026
Ready to go
'It would be one of the biggest stories in world football'
Carla Ward says Ireland have ‘nothing to lose and everything to gain’ as they target automatic World Cup qualification.
2026 world cup
Meet the World Cup Freemasons: 'We are a group based on trust. Profiteering is not allowed'
The 42 speaks to some of the fans from around the globe who are in football’s most coveted circle.
AnalysisLFG
‘This is winner takes all. Everyone's beatable’ - Ireland’s French test for World Cup utopia
This month
June 2026
Rebel Roar
'I don't know what it is about Cork': Ireland strengthen World Cup bid at Páirc Uí Chaoimh
All Square
Ogbene's goal grabs draw for Ireland against World Cup finalists Canada
A Jake O’Brien own goal had seen Heimir Hallgrimsson’s side fall behind in the first half.
coygig
Ireland keep automatic World Cup qualification hopes alive with famous Dutch win
A landmark result for Carla Ward’s side at Páirc Uí Chaoimh.
Dutch Gold
Michael Noonan in advanced talks to join Ajax from Shamrock Rovers
It’s understood the Dutch club is now the teenager’s preferred destination.
match preview
Ireland dare to dream as World Cup qualifying intensifies at Páirc Uí Chaoimh
Carla Ward’s side welcome Netherlands to Cork this evening.
Crossing the line
'For any parent, seeing a lot of abuse thrown their child’s way is difficult to see'
