No Trump, but perfect start for USA as they outplay Paraguay in 4-1 win
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Ken Early: Watching the Czechs play South Korea, I couldn’t help but think it should have been us
In some luckier parallel universe, the Republic of Ireland were lining out in Zapopan
Cyle Larin rescues point for Canada against Bosnia and Herzegovina
Substitute claws goal back for co-hosts after Jovo Lukic opener
Thomas Partey out of Ghana’s World Cup opener after visa application to Canada refused
The former Arsenal midfielder entered the US with the Ghana squad on June 4th
France followed to World Cup by home politics after Kylian Mbappé’s swipe at far right
Michel Platini among former players to accuse captain of creating distraction as Didier Deschamps defends captain’s right to speak
The World Cup begins: a nervous referee; a fundamental change to games and Irish regret
America 2026 with Kevin Kilbane and Paul Howard
‘A distinct absence of joy’: The World Cup’s return to the US has been overshadowed
With the tournament at risk of being overshadowed by politics and pricing, American players have tried to shift the focus to their football in advance of their game against Paraguay
Shakira in yellow wows crowds at World Cup opening ceremony
Singers’ performance was among the celebrations to mark the start of the eagerly anticipated World Cup in Mexico
World Cup 2026, Day 1: I stayed up all night so you didn’t have to
Opening ceremony was actually quite enjoyable, though Gianni Infantino might not have liked the boos
World Cup lift-off: 80,000 fans, nine South Africa players and three red cards
American flag met with chorus of boos during opening ceremony at the Azteca
‘Mexico never leaves your heart’: football-mad expats gather in Dublin as World Cup kicks off
Hundreds congregated on the Button Factory for the opening match of the tournament against South Africa
‘I feel like I am representing two countries’: Crumlin born Pico Lopes ready for World Cup debut
Hoops’ skipper born and raised in Crumlin where local send-off on Monday ‘one to remember’
Somali referee Omar Artan to officiate Uefa Super Cup after being denied US entry for World Cup
Uefa said it wanted to show its respect to Omar after he was removed from the referee roster for the World Cup
World Cup 2026 schedule: Your complete guide to the fixtures and results
Group stage tables, the route to the final and the race for the golden boot
World Cup Group K guide: Cristiano Ronaldo makes his latest bid for glory with Portugal
Luis Díaz leads the line for hopeful Colombia as Uzbekistan make debut
World Cup Group J guide: Lionel Messi ready to strut his stuff in Argentina’s title defence
Algeria and Austria likely to battle it out for progress
World Cup Group L guide: Well-balanced England outfit must not be paralysed by caution
Luka Modric’s laidback style could see Croatia excel in the heat
Ken Early: Driving through Mexico City it’s clear not everyone is in love with this World Cup
Teachers’ strikes highlight the chasm between ordinary workers’ wages and the premium price of match tickets
Donegal soccer coach in the US: ‘You don’t teach Floridian kids the same way as the Irish’
As World Cup 26 begins Gavin Carlin will bring 70 children from the US to play a football tournament in Derry
Will fans finally say ‘no’ at World Cup 2026?
Almost 200,000 tickets are still available for group stage games as the World Cup opens in Mexico
World Cup 2026: Don’t fancy a middle-of-the-night match? Try these eye-opening TV shows instead
There is a host of football-themed programming airing at sensible times, just to get you in the mood
Fifa takes high-risk bet on app and connectivity for ticketing to World Cup matches
If infrastructure is unable to manage the task, chaos could ensue at match venues and early app user reviews are not encouraging
Ken Early: Gianni Infantino rolls out the platitudes and gratitudes in press conference
Fifa chief addressed Iran, ticket prices and visa problems at event in Mexico City, but didn’t hit the dramatic heights of Qatar 2022
World Cup podcast: negative storylines are dominating the run-up to this tournament
America 2026 with Kevin Kilbane and Paul Howard
Dublin Airport passenger numbers up 2.7% in May as summer season kicks off
Up to 10,000 football fans expected to travel through Dublin Airport in June on their way to the World Cup, DAA says
World Cup Group G guide: Belgium and Egypt look for last hurrahs from ageing stars
Iran will have plenty to contend with on their visits to the US
World Cup Group H guide: Stage set for Lamine Yamal to shine with Spain
Shamrock Rovers defender Pico looks to keep dream going with Cape Verde
World Cup Group I guide: Early tests for potential champions France and Norway
Iraq face a near-impossible task
How the GAA finally learned to stop worrying about the World Cup
For decades, the association has had to adapt to the challenge of live broadcasting and even Ireland’s involvement
Government to insist it has no role in sports fixtures in response to calls to stop Ireland-Israel games
Taoiseach rejects calls for intervention in upcoming matches
‘I had the right papers’: Somali referee Omar Artan to miss World Cup after being denied US entry
Artan was named top referee in Africa in 2025 by the Confederation of African Football
Why you should support a small, neutral, democratic former colony island in the Atlantic at the World Cup
Here is an Irish player to support at the World Cup (no, it’s not Declan Rice)
World Cup Group F guide: Strong Dutch side capable of going deep into competition
Japan, Sweden and Tunisia arrive with tournament pedigree and hopes of qualification
World Cup Group D guide: Mauricio Pochettino plots knock-out route for the United States
Talented Turkish squad will fancy their chances on return to the big stage
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