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'I'm in good physical shape,' Czechia star Sulc targets Ireland in playoff
The Lyon man was considered a big doubt for the playoff but he says he's ready for the Irish'. 

Mon, 23 Mar, 2026

In Ireland, we like a new kit more often than not (and everyone else...)
In Ireland, we like a new kit more often than not (and everyone else...)
In the past 10 years, Ireland have brought out more new outfield shirts than our WOrld Cup group rivals Hungary and this week's play-off opponents Czechia combined.

Mon, 23 Mar, 2026

Republic of Ireland Press Conference and Training Session
Alan Browne back and buzzing to end Ireland underachievment
Alan Browne had been a constant in the Ireland squad for seven years, but had endured an absence of 18 months

Mon, 23 Mar, 2026

Hungary v Republic of Ireland - FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier
'Parrott cannot score if he doesn't have the ball' - Czechia plan to curb Troy's impact
Parrott’s goal and assist in AZ Alkmaar’s 4-0 Conference League destruction of Sparta Prague underlined why the Czechia boss has branded the Ireland striker a killer.

Fri, 20 Mar, 2026

Heimir Hallgrimsson Signs New Contract as Republic of Ireland Head Coach
S Comment: Hallgrimsson's greatest strength is ability to greet disaster and elation with same passive front
Setting the tone in Prague will be an Icelandic gaffer whose demeanour could hardly be more different to the cliched depictions of Irish sides that traded for so long on emotion

Thu, 19 Mar, 2026

World Cup play-off podcast: Heimir shows hand for Prague and pens contract extension 
World Cup play-off podcast: Heimir shows hand for Prague and pens contract extension 
Brendan O'Brien and John Fallon react to the news that the Boys in Green manager is staying on and set up a huge week for Irish football.

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Heimir Hallgrimsson Signs New Contract as Republic of Ireland Head Coach
Heimir Hallgrimsson confirms contract extension for Euro 2028 campaign
Hallgrimsson confirmed the news on Thursday in a press conference announcing a 25-man squad for next Thursday’s World Cup play-off away to Czechia.

Thu, 19 Mar, 2026

Troy Parrott and SĂ©amus Coleman celebrate after the match 16/11/2025
Pubs may be allowed open early for World Cup matches if Ireland qualifies 
Helen McEntee stresses that supporting Irish sportsmen who are 'doing fantastic work and achieving so much' is 'not just about having the craic'

Mon, 16 Mar, 2026

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'Under no circumstances can we participate' - Iran to boycott World Cup over US attacks
The country's sports minister said the two wars initiated against it by Israel and the US plus the assassination of leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei means they "cannot have...a presence" this summer

Wed, 11 Mar, 2026

2026 FIFA World Cup Draw
Donald Trump says Iran ‘welcome’ to compete at World Cup – Gianni Infantino
US president Donald Trump has assured FIFA that Iran are “welcome” to compete at this summer’s World Cup, according to Gianni Infantino.

Wed, 11 Mar, 2026

2026 FIFA World Cup Draw
S Paul Rouse: Gianni Infantino's football is in thrall to the dogs of war
Of course, some of those who rise to the top were hard to take even before they assumed office. It is then no surprise that they disimprove when they stand on the pointy end of the pyramid

Fri, 06 Mar, 2026

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Czechia marksman Schick emerges as injury doubt for World Cup playoff with Ireand
The 30-year-old, who has scored 24 goals in 50 internationals, was ruled out of Bayer Leverkusen’s Bundesliga win over Hamburg on Wednesday.

Thu, 05 Mar, 2026

Television gambling ads
How 2026 World Cup tickets are sold, priced and resold
Ticket prices are becoming as much a headline as the matches themselves for this year's World Cup in the USA, Mexico and Canada

Tue, 03 Mar, 2026

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Infantino’s idolisation of Trump has left football with blood on its hands
The Fifa president’s sycophancy towards the US president has left the organisation facing a new nadir, but any reckoning seems a distant prospect

Tue, 03 Mar, 2026

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Dick Advocaat resigns as Curaçao head coach before country’s first World Cup campaign
The Dutchman steps down from his position as head coach of the national team for personal reasons

Mon, 23 Feb, 2026

Cork Airport primed for transatlantic flights if Ireland reach World Cup
Cork Airport primed for transatlantic flights if Ireland reach World Cup
Direct services to the American continent could take fans to the World Cup if there is interest from airlines

Fri, 20 Feb, 2026

Republic of Ireland v Qatar - International Friendly
Ireland to face Qatar and Canada in summer friendlies
Both sides have already qualified for the World Cup

Tue, 10 Feb, 2026

Parrott and Ferguson could both start Prague play-off, insists Hallgrímsson 
Parrott and Ferguson could both start Prague play-off, insists Hallgrímsson 
The Ireland boss had an in-depth, exclusive conversation with Irish Examiner soccer correspondent John Fallon.

Tue, 10 Feb, 2026

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Irish Examiner view: Finding a reliable way to measure the rule of law 
There are plenty of us in the world, but a downside of information overload is what gets missed while we are looking elsewhere

Sat, 07 Feb, 2026

2026 FIFA World Cup Draw
A World Cup boycott over Trump? Football’s hypotheticals cannot be dismissed any more
Unprecedented times call for previously unthinkable conversations when it comes to the US-shaped problem

Thu, 22 Jan, 2026

Hungary v Republic of Ireland - FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier
Call to extend pub opening hours if Ireland qualifies for World Cup
Independent TD says temporary licensing flexibility would let fans safely watch late-night World Cup matches together if Ireland qualifies

Fri, 16 Jan, 2026

FC Dynamo Kyiv v FC Viktoria Plzen - UEFA Europa League 2024/25 League Phase MD5
Ireland fans face ticket battle for World Cup play-off as Czechia confirm new manager
Ireland's World Cup play-off semi-final against Czechia will be played at the 19,200 capacity Fortuna Arena, the home of Slavia Prague

Fri, 19 Dec, 2025

Argentina v France - FIFA World Cup 2022 - Final - Lusail Stadium
FIFA confirm World Cup winners to receive $50million cash prize
The FIFA Council approved prize money for the tournament at a meeting in Doha on Wednesday.

Wed, 17 Dec, 2025

US-POLITICS
Fifa announces limited amount of $60 tickets for 2026 World Cup after fan fury
The $60 tickets will be distributed through member associations, and Fifa has requested "that these tickets are specifically allocated to loyal fans who are closely connected to their national teams".

Tue, 16 Dec, 2025

2025 Soccer Writers Ireland Awards
'We’re there to get out of the group': Pico Lopes delighted with Cape Verde World Cup draw
Roberto 'Pico' Lopes' Cape Verde were drawn against Spain, Saudi Arabia, and Uruguay in their World Cup group

Fri, 05 Dec, 2025

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