Mbappe nets for 10-man France in win against Brazil in World Cup warm-up | World Cup 2026 News

France beat Brazil 2-1 in a friendly in the United States, in what was a potential dress rehearsal for World Cup 2026 final. Published On 26 Mar 202626 Mar 2026 France forward Kylian Mbappe showed no ill effects of his left knee injury when he broke free for a goal to give France an early … Read more

New Ireland recruit Harvey Vale, the QPR midfielder who has come from nowhere and why he’s proud of his Kerry roots

Ireland’s ‘new man’ Harry Vale in the spotlight at an Ireland press briefing in Abbotstown where he outlined his ambitions. Photo: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile For Harvey Vale, Ireland’s newest recruit, the end goal over the next six days is a World Cup spot, but the starting point of his journey was far from the shores of … Read more

Five Czech players to watch out for – from the fit-again star striker to a veteran out of retirement

Miroslav Koubek may not have a vintage team at his disposal, but his squad does possess a number of dangerous players Vladimir Coufal, one of Czechia’s most experienced internationals Much of the talk in the weeks building up to Ireland’s crunch World Cup play-off in Prague focused on the form and fitness of Heimir Hallgrimsson’s … Read more

New Zealand footballers willing to play Iran World Cup match outside US | Football News

The two nations are set to play their World Cup opener on June 15 in Los Angeles, but Iran has threatened to boycott its group matches due to the US-Israel war on their country. Published On 25 Mar 202625 Mar 2026 New Zealand football players have said they would be willing to play Iran outside … Read more

Antonin Panenka on penalty fame a half-century on, playing behind the Iron Curtain and what Ireland can expect in Prague

exclusive |  Czech legend looks forward to Ireland showdown, fifty years since his spot kick became famous and repeated across the world ever since Aidan Fitzmaurice with Antonin Panenk at the stadium of Bohemians in Prague, the club Panenka served as a player and where he still has a background role. In the few seconds it … Read more

Supporter groups file lawsuit against FIFA over World Cup ticket prices | Football News

Euroconsumers and FSE file a lawsuit with the European Commission against the sport body over World Cup ticket prices. Published On 24 Mar 202624 Mar 2026 The Football Supporters Europe (FSE) and Euroconsumers have filed a lawsuit with the European Commission against football’s world governing body FIFA over “excessive ticket prices” for this year’s World … Read more

‘Some of the Czech lads wouldn’t even know the game is on’ – Ireland’s man behind enemy lines

Like so many Irish supporters, Gabriel Adebambo is on the hunt for a golden ticket to see Ireland in Prague on Thursday night Like so many Irish supporters, Gabriel Adebambo is on the hunt for a golden ticket to see Ireland in Prague on Thursday night As part of the Irish exodus to Prague in … Read more

Xoli, the new AI designed to assist tourists in Mexico

The Mexico City government unveiled Xoli, a virtual assistant developed through an innovative strategy that combines immediate service, accessibility, and the efficient use of technology to enhance the experience of visitors to the capital. This digital tool was created primarily in anticipation of the 2026 World Cup, but since its launch, it has been available … Read more

Czechia v Ireland jury: The danger of optimism, midfield decisions and getting the best from Troy Parrott

Our writers answer the key questions ahead of this week’s crucial World Cup play-off Jack Taylor, left, and Bosun Lawal are both options as Heimir Hallgrimsson looks to find the perfect midfield combination this week. Photo: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile Daniel McDonnell, Aidan Fitzmaurice, David Kelly, Seán O’Connor, Kevin Palmer, Tony Considine Today at 06:30 1 – … Read more

FIFA World Cup 2026: Security concerns grow in US as funding stalls | World Cup 2026 News

Intelligence briefings have warned of the potential for extremists and criminals to target ⁠the FIFA World Cup 2026 at a time when hundreds of ⁠millions of dollars of approved security funds have been delayed, causing United States preparations to fall behind. The previously unreported briefings from US federal and state officials and FIFA, the international … Read more