The Daily Star Ireland
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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