Republic of Ireland

Impress your friends with some weird and wonderful knowledge about the countries involved in Friday's World Cup draw

The 2026 World Cup draw takes place on December 5 with U.S. President Donald Trump expected to be in attendance

The 16 remaining European World Cup hopefuls now know their play-off fate for next March

There are 22 nations competing for the six remaining World Cup spots via the play-offs, which will take place across the final week of March

Seamus Coleman was brought in from the cold by Ireland and was key to their remarkable week, but his role at Everton is more complicated

No other competition inspires such uncomplicated, widespread joy. When you strip it back to its core, the World Cup is cynicism-proof

Five goals from Troy Parrott stole the show – but it was a group effort from Heimir Hallgrimsson's side that has kept World Cup hopes alive

The 40-year-old was red carded just before the hour mark of the game in Dublin after swinging an elbow at Ireland defender Dara O'Shea.

Football fans, particularly in Europe, have reacted angrily to FIFA’s decision to use dynamic pricing at next year’s World Cup.

McClean said a group of men "started running their mouths off" at him when he was leaving his car at the Racecourse Ground on October 28.

The 18-year-old striker has already made a name for himself in Ireland - how quickly can he do the same in the Premier League?

The Pittsburgh Steelers and Minnesota Vikings will bring NFL to Dublin's iconic arena, a stadium that has been at the heart of Irish history

The transfer is expected to constitute an Irish record.

Moran joins fellow former Premier League players Hugo Lloris and Son Heung-min.

Leeds take on Milan in Dublin on Saturday and a big crowd is anticipated at the Aviva Stadium