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World Cup 2026, Day 8: Joy for Mexico and Canada despite horrific injury
Co-hosts beat South Korea and Qatar but Canadian midfielder Ismael Kone suffers broken leg after late challenge
World Cup podcast: Can Tuchel’s England go all the way?
America 2026 with Kevin Kilbane and Paul Howard
Switzerland’s late surge overwhelms Bosnia and Herzegovina after Muharemovic red card
Up-and-coming talent Johan Manzambi scores twice in Los Angeles
Elye Wahi gets visa in U-turn after being denied for World Cup match amid fixing allegation
Ivory Coast striker, who started against Ecuador, will miss Saturday’s Germany game in Toronto
Mokoena’s late penalty rescues point for South Africa against the Czech Republic
Czech Republic had led for most of the game in Atlanta after Michal Sadílek’s early strike
Brand it like Beckham: how football’s most shameless shill is cashing in on the World Cup
David Beckham is appearing in a lot more advertisements in the US than anyone actually playing in the tournament
World Cup 2026, Day 7: England may overcome their hang-ups but Portugal can’t quit Ronaldo
Every team has now played its first game at the 2026 World Cup
A question about crossing the line at the World Cup
Perhaps a letter-writing eyewitness could settle this issue 60 years on
Who knew Fifa would be easier to deal with than your average GAA steward?
Whether in Kansas City or Salthill, some games can only be appreciated in the flesh
England looked like their usual tournament selves against Croatia – and that is their problem
England fall back into old tournament habits before half-time turnaround
Yoanne Wissa gives DR Congo first ever World Cup point in draw with Portugal
Cristiano Ronaldo cuts a frustrated figure in opening game of his sixth World Cup
World Cup 2026, Day 6: Top scorer battle ignites as Messi, Mbappé and Haaland find the net
Lionel Messi scores stunning hat-trick as Argentina defeat Algeria, while Kylian Mbappé nets two in France’s win over Senegal
Ken Early: Those who had paid $1,000 got to say they saw a Messi goal early. Then it got better
Messi scores sensational hat-trick in 3-0 win to draw level with Miroslav Klose as the top scorer in tournament’s history
Kylian Mbappé on the double as France state clear intent against Senegal
Didier Deschamps’ side spring to life in final stretch to show why they’re among favourites
Ken Early: US opening win will ease Pochettino’s fears of a potential home World Cup fiasco
Paraguay drubbing raises the question, can the US break football?
Pico Lopes ‘overwhelmed’ by support from Ireland following World Cup debut
Cape Verde defender has been inundated with well-wishers since draw with Spain, but focus now switches to Uruguay clash
Tino Livramento ruled out of World Cup as England call up Trevoh Chalobah
Thomas Tuchel’s full-back options look light following injury-enforced departure of Newcastle United player
World Cup 2026, Day 5: Iran make their mark in US after Dubliner stars against Spain
Marcelo Bielsa’s Uruguay find Saudi Arabia hard to beat
Iran’s emotive World Cup opener was a compelling human drama
Iran come from behind twice against New Zealand to force a 2-2 draw in their game in Los Angeles
World Cup ticket prices have come a long way from what I paid in 1966
Pricing is an own goal keeping fans away
‘We’re all so proud’: Mother of Shamrock Rovers and Cape Verde’s Lopes delighted with Spain draw
Judy Lopes says seeing her son play in 0-0 draw against Spain in 2026 World Cup was an ‘out-of-body’ experience
Cape Verde and Crumlin’s Pico Lopes keep Spain at bay to secure historic World Cup point
Shamrock Rovers centre back part of a brilliant defensive performance on a memorable occasion in Atlanta
World Cup roundup with Gavin Cooney: Curaçao’s glimpse of glory, Japan’s comeback, entertaining USA
America 2026 with Kevin Kilbane and Paul Howard
Fifa seeking answers after VAR official accused of ‘far-right’ hand gesture
Australian official Shaun Evans made the upside-down ‘OK’ symbol with his right hand as the broadcast feed cut to VAR hub in Dallas
Irish bars are the real winner in the host city where the World Cup feels oddly distant
Despite hosting six games, the tournament feels slightly elsewhere. Thankfully there are plenty of Mexican fans and Irish pubs
World Cup 2026, Day 4: For one brief, glorious moment there was a massive tricolour at the World Cup
Livano Comenencia nets historic goal for Curacao, Amad Diallo sends Ivory Coast to victory
World Cup 2026: The ruthless rise of Gianni Infantino
In the News podcast: Fifa president owns the modern game
Betting on football is hard – betting on World Cup stocks is harder
Using the World Cup as a read-through for picking shares is of questionable value
Lipstick on a pig fails to conceal sheer grubbiness surrounding World Cup so far
Moments of joy from Curaçao and Qatar combine to make one almost forget the insufferable bits around this tournament
Crumlin gripped by World Cup fever as dream becomes a reality for Pico Lopes’s parents
Shamrock Rovers defender will make history when he lines out against Spain
Curaçao deliver an unforgettable World Cup moment before Germany take control
Livano Comenencia delivers unforgettable moment before before Jamal Musiala and Deniz Undav show their worth
Brazil find that everything good flows through Vini of New Jersey
The Real Madrid star was his country’s best player in their World Cup opener against Morocco on Saturday
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