It's an Iberian derby in the vast home of the Cowboys on Monday night.

Balogun, who has scored three goals at the tournament, was dismissed for his challenge on Tarik Muharemovic during the second half of their 2-0 win over Bosnia.

The tourists were outplayed yet somehow found it within them to find a result.

Irish post-mortem services have deteriorated greatly in recent years, partially due to the increasing need, recruiting issues, poor working conditions, and a simple lack of motivation within the system

Gardaí have been deployed to France for several summers in a row, with gardaí previously being sent to Paris in 2023 to police Disneyland and the Rugby World Cup

There's more to the game than counting Premier League players. 

Frednch head coach Didier Deschamps feared Paraguay would 'chop down' star man Kylian Mbappe as favourites advance to quarter final

President Donald Trump mixed partisan politics with patriotic appeals on Saturday as he commemorated the 250th anniversary of American independence, a moment he declared “one of the most joyous and glorious milestones of all time”.

Canada bossed the first half in Houston but once Morocco broke the deadlock on 50 minutes, they assumed control

Coach Bubista says campaign has been ‘source of great pride’ as tiny archipelago nation bows out after 3-2 extra time loss to Argentina

Jhon Arias scored the only goal as Colombia ​continuing a quietly impressive campaign that has established them as dangerous outsiders

Minnows give Lionel Messi and co massive scare in all-time World Cup classic as Round of 16 fixtures are confirmed

It will be interesting to see how Ireland and Australia look to exploit a new maul guideline which came into effect last month

Former Meath goalkeeper Monica McGuirk is grateful for the success she enjoyed and is hopeful there is more to come for the Royals with new players on board.

I’m expecting two massive wars on the Croke Park battlefield this weekend.

Forty years on from the famous Icelandic 'triangular tournament', John Fallon organised a reunion of those who were there, including a couple of the players.

The German Football Association (DFB) confirmed it would “now seek talks” with Klopp, who “has already indicated his general willingness to take on the role”.

Making a fast start against the Wallabies takes on more importance this weekend given the slow starts Andy Farrell’s men have made during the Six Nations and November Tests.

After a decade in the doldrums, Australians are crying out for the Wallabies to topple a top-tier nation at home.

The temperature has gone up a notch at the tournament, on and off the pitch, Kevin Brannigan writes.