Dublin: 16 °C Tuesday 30 June, 2026

Soccer - This month June 2026

Iran told to return to Mexico immediately after politically charged World Cup opener
# LA
From The 42
# LA

Iran told to return to Mexico immediately after politically charged World Cup opener

Jun 16th 2026, 9:01 AM 0 Views 0 Comments

Iran begin fraught World Cup with New Zealand draw
# 2026 World Cup
From The 42
# 2026 World Cup

Iran begin fraught World Cup with New Zealand draw

Jun 16th 2026, 7:40 AM 892 Views 0 Comments

Maxi Araujo denies Saudi Arabia as Uruguay held in World Cup opener
# Spoils Shared
From The 42
# Spoils Shared

Maxi Araujo denies Saudi Arabia as Uruguay held in World Cup opener

Jun 16th 2026, 7:04 AM 1,434 Views 2 Comments

Who will win tonight’s World Cup game – France or Senegal?
# Group I
From The 42
# Group I

Who will win tonight’s World Cup game – France or Senegal?

Jun 16th 2026, 6:00 AM 153 Views 0 Comments

podcast image
‘Quintessential Pico’ - Lopes stars as Cape Verde shock Spain
David Sneyd dials in from Atlanta to join Shane Keegan in reflecting on a shock result for Cape Verde.
36m
Belgium force own goal to complete rally and earn World Cup draw with Egypt
# All Square
From The 42
# All Square

Belgium force own goal to complete rally and earn World Cup draw with Egypt

Jun 15th 2026, 10:16 PM 353 Views 4 Comments

Inside Pico Lopes' day of glory with Cape Verde: Ray Houghton embrace and video call with Shamrock Rovers' teammates
# 2026 World Cup
From The 42
# 2026 World Cup

Inside Pico Lopes' day of glory with Cape Verde: Ray Houghton embrace and video call with Shamrock Rovers' teammates

Jun 15th 2026, 10:00 PM 3,084 Views 21 Comments

Cape Verde defender describes to The 42 the emotions of drawing 0-0 with Spain.

Man United announce 'All Or Nothing' documentary for 2026/27 season
# Fly On The Wall
From The 42
# Fly On The Wall

Man United announce 'All Or Nothing' documentary for 2026/27 season

Jun 15th 2026, 7:32 PM 765 Views 6 Comments

Dubliner Pico Lopes helps Cape Verde stun Spain with 0-0 draw in World Cup opener
# History Boys
From The 42
# History Boys

Dubliner Pico Lopes helps Cape Verde stun Spain with 0-0 draw in World Cup opener

Jun 15th 2026, 7:18 PM 5,208 Views 33 Comments

Shamrock Rovers centre back at the beating heart of one of tournament’s greatest ever underdog stories.

Crystal Palace appoint Sage as manager
# Eagles
From The 42
# Eagles

Crystal Palace appoint Sage as manager

Jun 15th 2026, 6:28 PM 1,326 Views 5 Comments

Relegated Wolves appoint Cesar Peixoto as new manager
# Next Man Up
From The 42
# Next Man Up

Relegated Wolves appoint Cesar Peixoto as new manager

Jun 15th 2026, 5:03 PM 272 Views 0 Comments

Fifa urged to remove World Cup referee over 'white supremacy' gesture
# VAR Controversy
From The 42
# VAR Controversy

Fifa urged to remove World Cup referee over 'white supremacy' gesture

Jun 15th 2026, 3:52 PM 505 Views 0 Comments

Spain star Marc Cucurella makes Real Madrid switch after four years at Chelsea
# Transfer Talk
From The 42
# Transfer Talk

Spain star Marc Cucurella makes Real Madrid switch after four years at Chelsea

Jun 15th 2026, 7:03 AM 1,820 Views 4 Comments

Isak and Gyokeres on target in Sweden victory, Diallo scores Ivory Coast winner
# World Cup
From The 42
# World Cup

Isak and Gyokeres on target in Sweden victory, Diallo scores Ivory Coast winner

Jun 15th 2026, 6:26 AM 13 Views 0 Comments

Who will win tonight's World Cup game - Belgium or Egypt?
# World Cup Poll
From The 42
# World Cup Poll

Who will win tonight's World Cup game - Belgium or Egypt?

Jun 15th 2026, 6:00 AM 116 Views 0 Comments

Dubliner Pico Lopes' journey of a lifetime to World Cup with Cape Verde
# Dream Coming True
From The 42
# Dream Coming True

Dubliner Pico Lopes' journey of a lifetime to World Cup with Cape Verde

Jun 15th 2026, 6:00 AM 60 Views 0 Comments

The 42 meets defender’s wife and family ahead of Spain game as they prepare for 30-foot campervan trip around America.

Japan fight back in 2-2 Dutch thriller
# 2026 World Cup
From The 42
# 2026 World Cup

Japan fight back in 2-2 Dutch thriller

Jun 14th 2026, 11:42 PM 103 Views 1 Comment

A match that had bubbled away in the first period sparked into life in the second half.

Havertz nets twice as Germany brush aside Curacao in World Cup opener
# 2026 World Cup
From The 42
# 2026 World Cup

Havertz nets twice as Germany brush aside Curacao in World Cup opener

Jun 14th 2026, 8:21 PM 2,426 Views 10 Comments

The power of a Mexican GAA club: 'I never heard about Gaelic football and now it’s part of my community'
# Together
From The 42
# Together

The power of a Mexican GAA club: 'I never heard about Gaelic football and now it’s part of my community'

Jun 14th 2026, 3:13 PM 329 Views 0 Comments

In a city that can chew you up and spit you out, Los San Patricios provides connection in Mexico City.

Scotland off the mark with 1-0 win over Haiti while Australia stun Turkey
# Big Three Points
From The 42
# Big Three Points

Scotland off the mark with 1-0 win over Haiti while Australia stun Turkey

Updated Jun 14th 2026, 7:15 AM 3,613 Views 14 Comments

Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe fire Aussies to victory in Vancouver.

Flag bearers: The World Cup has always been ripe for symbolism and protest
# 2026 World Cup
From The 42
# 2026 World Cup

Flag bearers: The World Cup has always been ripe for symbolism and protest

Jun 14th 2026, 7:00 AM 780 Views 0 Comments

From Cork to Grenoble: A whirlwind few days on Ireland's World Cup crusade
# On The Beat
From The 42
# On The Beat

From Cork to Grenoble: A whirlwind few days on Ireland's World Cup crusade

Jun 14th 2026, 6:15 AM 903 Views 1 Comment

‘The England team, on the morning of the World Cup final, went shopping’
# Different Times
From The 42
# Different Times

‘The England team, on the morning of the World Cup final, went shopping’

Jun 14th 2026, 6:00 AM 82 Views 0 Comments

Who will win tonight's World Cup game - Japan or Netherlands?
# Sport Poll
From The 42
# Sport Poll

Who will win tonight's World Cup game - Japan or Netherlands?

Jun 14th 2026, 6:00 AM 92 Views 0 Comments

Vinicius magic earns Brazil draw despite uncertain start against Morocco
# Selecao
From The 42
# Selecao

Vinicius magic earns Brazil draw despite uncertain start against Morocco

Jun 14th 2026, 1:36 AM 92 Views 0 Comments

Qatar captain heads 94th-minute equaliser to earn country's first World Cup point
# Swiss Rolled
From The 42
# Swiss Rolled

Qatar captain heads 94th-minute equaliser to earn country's first World Cup point

Jun 13th 2026, 10:13 PM 262 Views 1 Comment

Switzerland’s first-half lead was cancelled out at the death in Santa Clara.

James McClean hints at Derry City discontent during RTÉ punditry appearance
# Unhappy
From The 42
# Unhappy

James McClean hints at Derry City discontent during RTÉ punditry appearance

Jun 13th 2026, 9:49 PM 58 Views 0 Comments

History of United States allows for celebration to pierce the sense of fear
# Together
From The 42
# Together

History of United States allows for celebration to pierce the sense of fear

Jun 13th 2026, 7:10 PM 486 Views 0 Comments

A week in Mexico stirred the spirit of this World Cup. The hope is that will be a sign of things to come.

Peamount down Shamrock Rovers in All-Island Cup quarter-finals
# Round-Up
From The 42
# Round-Up

Peamount down Shamrock Rovers in All-Island Cup quarter-finals

Jun 13th 2026, 5:39 PM 458 Views 0 Comments

Ghana protests to Canada after Thomas Partey is denied visa for World Cup
# Update
From The 42
# Update

Ghana protests to Canada after Thomas Partey is denied visa for World Cup

Jun 13th 2026, 2:02 PM 8 Views 0 Comments

The science behind Ireland and England’s terrible record at penalty shootouts
# Interview
From The 42
# Interview

The science behind Ireland and England’s terrible record at penalty shootouts

Jun 13th 2026, 6:30 AM 395 Views 0 Comments

Party in the USA as co-hosts hammer Paraguay in their World Cup opener
# LA Glory
From The 42
# LA Glory

Party in the USA as co-hosts hammer Paraguay in their World Cup opener

Jun 13th 2026, 6:03 AM 4,226 Views 12 Comments

Who will win tonight's World Cup clash - Brazil or Morocco?
# Have Your Say
From The 42
# Have Your Say

Who will win tonight's World Cup clash - Brazil or Morocco?

Jun 13th 2026, 6:00 AM 591 Views 0 Comments

Larin on target to earn first-ever World Cup point for co-hosts Canada
# All Square
From The 42
# All Square

Larin on target to earn first-ever World Cup point for co-hosts Canada

Jun 12th 2026, 10:36 PM 208 Views 0 Comments

Canada played out a 1-1 draw with Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Tyreke Wilson the match-winner for Dundalk against Galway in Cork
# Late Late Show
From The 42
# Late Late Show

Tyreke Wilson the match-winner for Dundalk against Galway in Cork

Jun 12th 2026, 10:31 PM 1,180 Views 10 Comments

Clarke on the double as Derry City sign off from temporary Celtic Park home with big win
# Goals Galore
From The 42
# Goals Galore

Clarke on the double as Derry City sign off from temporary Celtic Park home with big win

Jun 12th 2026, 10:20 PM 504 Views 0 Comments

Shelbourne beat Shamrock Rovers to earn only second home win of season
# Ringsend Derby
From The 42
# Ringsend Derby

Shelbourne beat Shamrock Rovers to earn only second home win of season

Jun 12th 2026, 10:19 PM 224 Views 0 Comments

Newly capped international Kian Leavy on the mark as St Pat’s beat Drogheda
# Saints
From The 42
# Saints

Newly capped international Kian Leavy on the mark as St Pat’s beat Drogheda

Jun 12th 2026, 10:07 PM 669 Views 2 Comments

Amond hat-trick helps send Waterford to dominant win over Sligo Rovers
# LOI
From The 42
# LOI

Amond hat-trick helps send Waterford to dominant win over Sligo Rovers

Jun 12th 2026, 9:49 PM 956 Views 2 Comments

Premier League changes hair-pulling punishment for new season
# Room For Leniency
From The 42
# Room For Leniency

Premier League changes hair-pulling punishment for new season

Jun 12th 2026, 7:32 PM 1,816 Views 4 Comments