Can Ireland qualify for the World Cup?
When the World Cup kicks off on 11 June 2026 in Mexico, it will be approaching the 24th anniversary of Ireland's last involvement in the great global tournament.
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Saudi Arabia confirmed as 2034 World Cup host
Saudi Arabia was confirmed as host of the 2034 World Cup by FIFA on Wednesday, underlining the Gulf kingdom’s growing influence in world sport despite criticism of the country’s human rights record.
Impending 2034 Saudi World Cup latest blot on stained FIFA copybook
Around the time of the 2026 World Cup bidding process, with FIFA's reputation in shreds following major scandals, there were green shoots that the organisation could change.
FIFA’s Saudi Arabia evaluation ‘an astonishing whitewash’ – Amnesty
FIFA has been accused of an “astonishing whitewash” over Saudi Arabia’s 2034 World Cup bid.
FIFA score Saudi World Cup bid highly despite human rights fears
Saudi Arabia's bid to host the 2034 men’s World Cup has been deemed 'medium risk’ for human rights in FIFA’s evaluation report, amid warnings migrant workers will die in preparing the country to stage the tournament.
FIFA urged to halt Saudi Arabia 2034 World Cup vote
FIFA has been urged to halt a vote to hand Saudi Arabia hosting rights to the 2034 men's World Cup by human rights groups, amid fears many migrant workers will die unless there is credible reform.
No clear favourites as African stars go to war in Cote d’Ivoire
Senegal defeated Egypt to win the AFCON title in Cameroun