FIFA World Cup European Qualifying

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Republic of Ireland-Portugal referee urged to stand up to Cristiano Ronaldo

Republic of Ireland-Portugal referee urged to stand up to Cristiano Ronaldo

Thu, 13 Nov, 2025

Republic boss Heimir Hallgrimsson felt Ronaldo was “controlling the referee” when the teams last met.
Heimir Hallgrimsson left heartbroken as Ireland concede late Portugal winner

Heimir Hallgrimsson left heartbroken as Ireland concede late Portugal winner

Sun, 12 Oct, 2025

Cristiano Ronaldo saw his penalty saved by Caoimhin Kelleher.
Republic of Ireland need to be perfect to stop Portugal – Heimir Hallgrimsson

Republic of Ireland need to be perfect to stop Portugal – Heimir Hallgrimsson

Fri, 10 Oct, 2025

Ireland head into the World Cup qualifier on the back of a damaging defeat in Armenia.
Djed Spence hopes to be flagbearer after becoming England’s first Muslim player

Djed Spence hopes to be flagbearer after becoming England’s first Muslim player

Wed, 10 Sep, 2025

The Tottenham defender made history when he came on as a late substitute in Tuesday night’s 5-0 World Cup qualifying win over Serbia in Belgrade.
Impressive England prove their point with 5-0 rout of Serbia

Impressive England prove their point with 5-0 rout of Serbia

Wed, 10 Sep, 2025

Noni Madueke, Ezri Konsa and Marc Guehi all scored their first international goals in between strikes from Harry Kane and Marcus Rashford.
Republic of Ireland’s World Cup qualifying hopes hit further by loss in Armenia

Republic of Ireland’s World Cup qualifying hopes hit further by loss in Armenia

Tue, 09 Sep, 2025

Evan Ferguson pulled a goal back for Ireland, but to no avail.
Northern Ireland beaten by quick-fire double in Germany

Northern Ireland beaten by quick-fire double in Germany

Sun, 07 Sep, 2025

Isaac Price drew Northern Ireland level in the first half but goals from Nadiem Amiri and Florian Wirtz settled it for Germany after the break.
Thomas Tuchel confident England are ‘on the right path’ ahead of Serbia test

Thomas Tuchel confident England are ‘on the right path’ ahead of Serbia test

Sun, 07 Sep, 2025

England face their toughest World Cup qualifier on Tuesday.
Heimir Hallgrimsson praises Ireland ‘character’ after second-half fightback

Heimir Hallgrimsson praises Ireland ‘character’ after second-half fightback

Sun, 07 Sep, 2025

Ireland now travel to Yerevan to face Armenia on Tuesday.
Adam Idah believes he can ‘make a difference’ after late equaliser

Adam Idah believes he can ‘make a difference’ after late equaliser

Sun, 07 Sep, 2025

The Republic of Ireland were trailing 2-0 at home to Hungary before launching a dramatic fightback.
Wayne Rooney says ‘nonsense’ games make watching England ‘boring’

Wayne Rooney says ‘nonsense’ games make watching England ‘boring’

Fri, 05 Sep, 2025

The former England forward believes boss Thomas Tuchel is in a no-win situation.
Wales suffer dramatic World Cup qualifying defeat to Belgium after fightback

Wales suffer dramatic World Cup qualifying defeat to Belgium after fightback

Tue, 10 Jun, 2025

Harry Wilson, Sorba Thomas and Brennan Johnson scored as the Dragons fought back.
Bukayo Saka left out of England’s squad to face Andorra after knock

Bukayo Saka left out of England’s squad to face Andorra after knock

Sat, 07 Jun, 2025

Thomas Tuchel’s side continue the road to next summer’s tournament at the RCDE Stadium in Barcelona against the side ranked 173rd in the world.
Wales kick off World Cup qualifying with win over Kazakhstan

Wales kick off World Cup qualifying with win over Kazakhstan

Sat, 22 Mar, 2025

The Dragons travel to play North Macedonia on Tuesday.
Dan Burn eyes World Cup after finally breaking into the England squad

Dan Burn eyes World Cup after finally breaking into the England squad

Tue, 18 Mar, 2025

Burn turned up for his first international camp the day after helping boyhood club Newcastle win a first domestic trophy in 70 years.

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