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Denmark and Belgium win friendlies

Denmark and Belgium both secured wins today in their final warm-up matches before their World Cup campaigns begin in earnest.

Sun, 26 May, 2002

Duff comes close in opening minutes

Ireland have kicked off their final friendly match before the World Cup against Nigeria at Lansdowne Road.

Thu, 16 May, 2002

Mendez gives Ecuador shock lead

Edison Mendez has given Ecuador a shock lead in the second half of their World Cup Group G match.

Thu, 13 Jun, 2002

Nigeria and England kick-off

Nigeria have kicked off the crunch World Cup qualifier against England today.

Wed, 12 Jun, 2002

McAteer replaces Kelly

Jason McAteer has replaced Gary Kelly for Ireland with 10 minutes left in their World Cup Group E qualifier.

Tue, 11 Jun, 2002

Arce doubles scoring for Paraguay

Francisco Arce has doubled the score for Paraguay against South Africa in Group B of the World Cup. Latest Paraguay 2, South Africa 0.

Sun, 02 Jun, 2002

South Korea into semi-finals

South Korea beat Spain 5-3 in World Cup shoot-out and will meet Germany in the semi-final.

Sat, 22 Jun, 2002

Korea win knocks out Portugal

Korea have beaten Portugal 1-0 in the final World Cup Group D qualifier.

Fri, 14 Jun, 2002

<p>Donal Lenihan in the stands at the Stade de France. </p>

Donal Lenihan's Rugby World Cup diary: 'One of the great, great wins'

The Irish Examiner columnist reflects on a special night in Saint-Denis.

Sun, 24 Sep, 2023

Soccer: Ireland lead at half-time 1-0

A 43rd minute penalty converted by Ian Harte divides the two sides in the first leg of the World Cup play-off.

Sat, 10 Nov, 2001

Capello targets World Cup

New England manager Fabio Capello is convinced he can guide the national side to World Cup victory.

Sun, 16 Dec, 2007

Ireland begin World Cup qualifying campaign

Ireland begins its World Cup qualifying campaign today against Russia in Siberia.

Sat, 21 Sep, 2002

Image rights bonanza for English stars

ENGLAND'S rugby stars are on the brink of signing a deal to enable them to cash in on last year's World Cup triumph.

Fri, 21 May, 2004

Shakira gets World Cup closing ceremony gig

Shakira will perform at the World Cup closing ceremony.

Thu, 03 Jul, 2014

Keith Earls keen to repeat Rugby World Cup heroics against Italy

In the four years since Keith Earls ran in two birthday tries at the Rugby World Cup against Italy, the Munster flyer has missed 29 months of Test rugby, had two children and got engaged.

Wed, 30 Sep, 2015

Ireland withdraw World Cup interest

The Irish Rugby Football Union has officially withdrawn from the 2015 World Cup bidding process.

Fri, 01 May, 2009

Kurten wins Gothenburg Trophy

A victory in this evening's (Saturday) Gothenburg Trophy gave Ireland's Jessica Kurten her second major win in 24 hours at the Swedish World Cup show.

Sat, 26 Apr, 2008

Cricket Council 'incredibly disappointed' after political message flown over World Cup game

The International Cricket Council was left "incredibly disappointed" after a political message was flown over Headingley for the second time during the World Cup.

Sat, 06 Jul, 2019

Rugby World Cup: Human spirit prevails

When Nelson Mandela wore a Springbok shirt and cap at the 1995 Rugby World Cup final in Johannesburg he made one of the most powerful statements of forgiveness, unity, inclusion, and healing ever offered.

Sat, 02 Nov, 2019

<p>PSG's Lionel Messi gestures during the French League One soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Reims at the Parc des Princes in Paris, Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)</p>

Lionel Messi open to playing in 2026 World Cup

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni would love to see the superstar -- who is one of only six players to compete in five World Cups -- suit up for the next World Cup, which will be held in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

Fri, 03 Feb, 2023