Brazil has been chosen by the South American Football Confederation (Conmebol) as its sole candidate to host the 2014 World Cup.

Check out this interactive infographic which shows the records and squads for all 20 teams taking part in the Rugby World Cup 2015 in England from September 18.

Despite controversy regarding the voting process involved in the awarding of the 2022 World up finals to Qatar, FIFA has announced the first ever festive World Cup Final.

Ireland could be set to join a host of top teams in the 2nd group of seeds ahead of Saturday weeks draw for the World Cup Finals in Japan and Korea.

The Republic of Ireland will be within sight of a place in next year's World Cup if they avoid defeat in today's World Cup qualifier against Holland at Lansdowne Road.

FIFA has committed to carrying out blood tests for banned drugs at next year’s World Cup and biological profiling for all players at the tournament which can indicate doping.

Samoa were yesterday announced as the 12th and final participants in the 2006 Women’s Rugby World Cup, which will be staged in Edmonton, Canada, next September.

North Korea is accusing Japan of using the 2002 soccer World Cup and the threat of terrorism to stir up sentiment against it.

The Irish Congress of Trade Unions is calling on the FAI to raise concerns about the use of "slave labour" by Qatar as it prepares to host the 2022 World Cup.

FIFA today announced there is no certainty the 2022 World Cup will be staged in winter.

With the Rugby World Cup only around the corner, fans are eagerly awaiting it’s kick off come September 18.

Paraguay and Slovenia have kicked off their World Cup Group B qualifier.

Tonight’s World Cup qualifier between Northern Ireland and Russia in Belfast has been postponed until 3pm tomorrow, with snow rendering conditions unplayable at Windsor Park.

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The Small Firms Association has welcomed Ireland’s progression to the second round of the World Cup finals, saying it should boost consumer spending by around €50m.

Preliminary dates for next year's International Rules ties Down Under have been announced with the prospect of a Rugby World Cup partnership on line.

Mick McCarthy is in negotiations with FAI officials today over a new contract.

Iran have won the first leg of their Asian Confederation World Cup play-off against the United Arab Emirates after recording a 1-0 victory in Tehran this afternoon.