Cape Verde, a tiny African nation in its first World Cup, has become the underdog darling of the tournament. The Irish have a ...

Troy Parrott and the Republic of Ireland celebrate reaching the play-offs Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile via Getty Images The camera has been filming for a couple of seconds before a celebratory elbow ...

Ireland are two matches away from booking a place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States. The play-offs are single-leg ties, meaning Ireland must win their semi-final and ...

Irish eyes are smiling indeed. Troy Parrott’s last-minute winner against Hungary gave Ireland a 3-2 thrilling comeback win in Budapest to book its spot in World Cup qualifying playoff. Parrott’s ...

Hungary head coach Marco Rossi has a near fully-fit squad available for this crucial encounter. The Magyars come into the game on the back of a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Armenia, with Barnabás ...

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Is four days enough to change the trajectory of a team in a lasting fashion? Does one player catching fire at just the right moment bring about a meaningful shift in the ceiling of one nation's ...

Colin McKendry is elected as the new president of the Irish Football Association, as he replaces Conrad Kirkwood in the role.

Vasile's prediction: Czechia’s strong home form and Ireland’s road struggles give the hosts a clear edge in this playoff matchup. Ireland are playing with house money heading into this afternoon's ...