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John Fallon: World Cup dream comes at a cost for Irish fans

Land of opportunity? Na, a rip-off republic that’s been allowed to seep in unchecked.

Wed, 17 Dec, 2025 - 06:42

John Fallon is a soccer correspondent with a long track record of covering all levels of the men’s and women’s game in Ireland.

IT would take a special act of benevolence, and means, for Santa’s stocking on Christmas morning to include the promise of World Cup tickets.

Ireland aren’t assured of being at the global showpiece but if they hurdle two play-off fixtures in March, the minimum cost of attending the three group games will total €497.

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