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France: Fabien Barthez

Unconventional keeper who was a key member of France's World Cup and European Championship winning side, Barthez is sure to be one of the stand out characters in the Far East.

Fri, 24 May, 2002

Kahn talks up Germany's World Cup chances

Former Germany goalkeeper Oliver Kahn says there is a “high probability” the national team will win next year’s World Cup.

Sun, 20 Oct, 2013

Smit stays as Springboks skipper

John Smit has been retained as South Africa captain for the upcoming international season, with Victor Matfield also remaining as vice captain.

Tue, 03 May, 2011

<p>The men’s World Cup takes place every four years (Mike Egerton/PA)</p>

Brazil and Argentina among Conmebol members who ‘will not participate in a World Cup every two years’

Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger, now Fifa’s chief of global football development, has been tasked with examining whether shortening the gap between the finals from four years to two is possible

Wed, 27 Oct, 2021

Anheuser-Busch in World Cup boost

Anheuser-Busch is ramping up spending on marketing initiatives ahead of the Fifa World Cup this summer after promotions helped buoy demand in Colombia and Peru.

Thu, 10 May, 2018

Thousands of Irish rugby fans make their way to UK as Rugby World Cup kicks off

Thousands of Irish fans are making their way to the UK today and tomorrow, as the Rugby World Cup kicks off.

Fri, 18 Sep, 2015

World Cup Qualifier: Owen hails England heroes

England hat-trick hero Michael Owen modestly refused to take all the credit for the 5-1 victory over Germany in the World Cup qualifier in Munich.

Sat, 01 Sep, 2001

Campese fires another salvo at Woodward

EX-AUSTRALIAN winger and serial Pommie-basher David Campese has launched another broadside at England coach Clive Woodward, saying he will not still be coaching the Red Rose side in 2007 because his players will become “sick of him”.

Fri, 26 Mar, 2004

Barca terminate Rivaldo's contract

Spanish giants Barcelona have agreed to terminate Brazil World Cup star Rivaldo's contract, with immediate effect, according to reports.

Mon, 22 Jul, 2002

Are you ready for the World Cup? This pooch certainly is

Look at her little jersey!

Tue, 10 Jun, 2014

Football fan beaten to death in Sao Paulo

A football fan has been beaten to death in Sao Paulo, the city which will host the opening match of this summer's World Cup.

Tue, 25 Feb, 2014

QUIZ: Test your Rugby World Cup knowledge

Think you know your stuff when it comes to rugby?

Wed, 16 Sep, 2015

England's game with Poland postponed due to waterlogged pitch

England’s World Cup qualifier against Poland has been postponed due to a waterlogged pitch in Warsaw, the Football Association has confirmed.

Tue, 16 Oct, 2012

FIFA rejects proposal for extra referees

FIFA have today officially rejected a proposal to have the experimental system of having five referees involved in every match fast-tracked for next summer’s World Cup.

Wed, 02 Dec, 2009

Soccer: Duff on for Robbie Keane

Ireland have started the second half of their World Cup Qualifier against Portugal considerably better than they ended the first.

Sat, 02 Jun, 2001

Soccer: Harte puts Ireland ahead

Ian Harte successfully converts a penalty before half-time to put Ireland ahead in the first leg of the World Cup play-off in Dublin.

Sat, 10 Nov, 2001

Soccer: Irish squad on way to Cyprus

The Republic of Ireland squad flies out to Nicosia today ahead of Saturday's World Cup qualifier against Cyprus.

Tue, 20 Mar, 2001

Soccer: Hendry to hear decision today

Colin Hendry should find out today what action FIFA will take after an incident during Scotland's World Cup qualifier on Wednesday.

Fri, 30 Mar, 2001

The Daily Donal Vlog: 'The menu of toilet-flushing options is quite staggering'

Our columnist Donal Lenihan has been bringing us some cultural insight, as well as his regular analysis, from the World Cup in Japan.

Tue, 22 Oct, 2019

Trezeguet to miss Irish clash

France and Juventus star David Trezeguet is to miss Ireland's World Cup clash with France in Paris on Saturday.

Mon, 04 Oct, 2004