Kerry’s lesson in grace was the GAA at its most sublime
In contrast to Kerry’s civility in defeat, the legend of the great Lionel Messi will forever be tainted by Argentina’s display of ugly losing
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Javier Milei accuses US Democrats of financing ‘anti-Argentina campaign’ at World Cup
Governments of Brazil and Mexico also involved, claims Argentinian president
‘I didn’t get Messi’s but I have my Cape Verde shirt’ – Crumlin’s Pico Lopes home to hero’s welcome
Shamrock Rovers star gets official homecoming in Dublin suburb where he grew up dreaming of the World Cup
It’s embarrassing that the Irish Open is being held at a Trump-owned property
Our night in Spain brought people together – something a Trump-hosted golf spectacle in Ireland is unlikely to achieve
The World Cup had the goodwill of the American people, but corporatism won
It felt as though the global understanding of the World Cup was undergoing a metamorphosis before the eyes of the world
World Cup ruminations
RTÉ’s coverage, refereeing the final, and the famous photo of Messi and baby Yamal
Rodri wins World Cup Golden Ball as Kylian Mbappé wins second Golden Boot
The Golden Glove award went to Unai Simon, while Pau Cubarsi won the Fifa Young Player award
Fever dream World Cup half-time show the most entertaining part of a somewhat Super Sunday
Ferran Torres provides fitting finish to good but not great World Cup
World Cup 2026: The best goals, best players, best teams, best matches
The enduring brilliance of Lionel Messi, Donald Trump’s shocking intervention, and Ireland’s adoption of Cape Verde marked an engrossing World Cup
Spain beat Argentina through imperious collective football craft and near-impregnable defence
World Cup 2026 final was a football match carrying an unbearable weight of expectation
Spain the winners but football the loser in worst World Cup final of all time
Tournament finale proves spending the big bucks does not guarantee entertainment
World Cup 2026 in quotes: ‘The greatest human, social and cultural event mankind has ever witnessed’ – ehh, right
Infanto’s exaggerations, Trump’s meddling, France’s exit, Ronaldo’s ego and other choice quotes
Vamos, vamos: Why Foxford will be roaring on Argentina to World Cup glory
Co Mayo birthplace of Argentine hero hopes to keep celebrations going with All-Ireland final win, too
World Cup final is a classic clash of the process team with a side riding an emotional wave
Shackle Rodri the metronome and Argentina’s passion play can floor Spain in Sunday’s intriguing decider
World Cup may make us all losers unless soccer is organised differently
And if only Ronaldo had the same prescription as Messi
The Irish Times view on the World Cup: still a beautiful game
Despite crass commercialisation, and political meddling, the finals remain magica
Spain v Argentina: Johan Cruyff’s legacy clear as the nation that shaped Messi faces its masterpiece
The World Cup final pits the Spanish collective against the most extravagant talent to emerge from its football culture
‘Pure football cowardice’: English media react to World Cup semi-final defeat by Argentina
Manager Thomas Tuchel to face sustained blitz from British press after team lose 2-1 in Atlanta
Tuchel takes blame for World Cup exit and denies England are ‘cursed’
Manager concedes side were too ‘passive’ after defeat to Argentina in Atlanta
Stunning comeback from Argentina against England puts them in World Cup final - as it happened
Goals from Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez win semi-final for Argentina as England rue caution after going ahead
Thomas Tuchel’s all-time bottle job hands Argentina World Cup final place
Substitutions backfire for England, as Lionel Messi helps inspire Argentina’s comeback to make final
Argentina v England: The greatest and most romantic of the footballing rivalries?
Look beyond the flashpoints and flare-ups, and there is something more profound at work here
‘Heir to Messi and Maradona’: Spain’s Lamine Yamal ready to break French hearts again
Winger’s talent has potential to advance perceived limits of football itself, it seems
Alvarez sends Argentina past Switzerland after VAR controversy to set up England semi-final
World champions require extra time after Embolo dismissal proves decisive as Switzerland rue contentious refereeing call
There’s a nagging sense the Egyptian coach’s burning words may have followed Argentina to Kansas
Argentina supporters have turned Kansas City into a sea of sky blue and white, but Egypt's accusations after their last-16 defeat cast a shadow
Kansas City’s unlikely World Cup dream started long ago, on a rainy night in Milltown
Lamar Hunt was inspired by the experience of watching Shamrock Rovers from the terraces in 1962
Gavin Cooney: Gianni Infantino playing the fame game creates conflict of interest for Fifa
Organisation’s ideal of absolute neutrality in danger as Fifa faithfully follows America’s scripture of celebrity
Messi and Djokovic show age is no impediment to sporting greatness
Masters roll back the years in epic victories
‘They want Messi to stay in the tournament’: Egypt’s disallowed goal against Argentina leads to claims of injustice
Mostafa Zico had a goal ruled out in Tuesday’s Round of 16 game due to a foul in the lead up
Lionel Messi ignites Argentina’s stunning comeback to beat Egypt
When you have Messi, it’s never really over as flawed Argentina are a dark and brilliant alliance of plot armour, destiny and genius
‘I never thought I’d share the same pitch, and give him a shove’: Pico’s Messi ‘dream’
Family, friends and fans at Dublin Airport for the homecoming of Shamrock Rovers star Lopes
Ken Early: The World Cup is an epic battle between prudent precision and superhuman instinct
Both styles of management and play can get results, but only one is unashamedly, joyously human
‘Now the flag is everywhere’: how World Cup success has changed life in Cape Verde
The Blue Sharks will become the smallest-ever nation to play a World Cup knockout match when they face Argentina on Friday
They say men have trouble expressing their feelings. Yet we all speak fluent Messi
Continents may divide us, but his greatness is an enduring sporting bond, bridging oceans, obliterating time zones
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