The Republic of Ireland handed tricky qualifying group for 2026 World Cup
Ireland discovered their fate at the draw on Friday morning. The Republic of Ireland have been drawn alongside Portugal or Denmark, Hungary, and Armenia in the qualifying draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The winner of the Uefa Nations League quarter-final between Portugal and Denmark, which will be played in March, will go into […]
1 year ago
Gary Lineker agrees contract extension with the BBC after MOTD exit
He will oversee the 2026 World Cup coverage. Gary Lineker has agreed a contract extension with the BBC until the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which is set to be hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The news comes after it was announced Lineker would be stepping down from hosting Match of the Day […]
1 year ago
World Cup expansion to 48 teams could be brought forward to 2022
Fifa president Gianni Infantino admitted the expansion to the World Cup could be implemented as soon as 2022, rather than 2026
8 years ago
Former Ireland manager Brian Kerr doesn’t hold back on what he thinks of World Cup expansion
Not a happy man
9 years ago
Explained: Here’s what the expanded World Cup means for Ireland
The competition has been expanded from 32 to 48 teams..
9 years ago