As the 2026 World Cup approaches, Ireland’s absence from the tournament since 2002 will be nearly 24 years old. The nation’s last World Cup appearance ended in a heartbreaking penalty shoot-out defeat to Spain, a game they arguably should have won. Despite near-misses since, including the infamous Thierry Henry handball incident in 2010, Ireland’s attempts to qualify have been thwarted. …
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Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has emphasized that his team must not underestimate Shamrock Rovers ahead of their UEFA Conference League match at Stamford Bridge on Thursday. The Irish side has been an unexpected contender in the competition, remaining unbeaten with three wins and two draws in their five matches so far. While Chelsea has already secured progress in the tournament, …
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The Republic of Ireland will find out their fate in the 2026 World Cup qualifying draw on Friday. Here are the key details you need to know. When and where? The draw will take place on Friday at 11am at UEFA headquarters in Zurich. Where can I watch? You can watch the draw live on RTÉ Player and the RTÉ …
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