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June
June 2026
2026 world cup
Meet the World Cup Freemasons: 'We are a group based on trust. Profiteering is not allowed'
The 42 speaks to some of the fans from around the globe who are in football’s most coveted circle.
May
May 2026
SoccerOwen Elding commits to Ireland despite England interest: 'It'd be a dream to put on a green shirt'
Double act
Donald Trump, Gianni Infantino and the Greed is Good World Cup
Ahead of the opening game on 11 June in Mexico City, controversies range from human rights abuses to price gouging.
Show of faith16-year-old Josh O'Dwyer to join senior Ireland squad alongside Kian Leavy of St Pat's
League of Ireland
Shamrock Rovers show brilliance and resolve to send St Pat's packing
Graham Burke scores stunning goal to reinforce the Hoops’ place at the top of the table.
Job Done
Bittersweet night for Ireland with red cards, debuts and protests during win over Qatar
Nathan Collins scores the only goal of the game in 1-0 victory at Aviva Stadium.
Preview
Ireland's Qatar friendly a sideshow in a week dominated by talk of Israel boycott
Everything could have felt so different for Heimir Hallgrímsson and his players had World Cup qualification been secured.
Stance
FAI's General Assembly preparing motion to boycott Israel games
In a letter seen by The 42, members are asked to compel the governing body to convene an Extraordinary General Meeting.
Republic Of Ireland'We are not the bad guys': Ireland boss urges support for team rather than protest Israel games
under the radar
Fragmented friendly window provides challenges and opportunities for Ireland
Boss Heimir Hallgrímsson has shown flexibility while likes of Jaden Umeh are set to stake their claim.
Stance'If individuals wanted to take a stand, we are not going to stand against them' – Ireland captain on Israel protests
Staying PutFAI set to confirm new deals for Republic of Ireland coaches John O'Shea and Paddy McCarthy
THE BEATIsolated giddiness and coordinated social media plans combine for concern in youth football
Hope'I keep seeing beautiful things and I can't help but wonder if I will have an opportunity to see them again'
On The 42back on top
Arsenal's Premier League title celebrations show a reawakening of a giant of the English game
Thousands of fans take to the streets around the Emirates Stadium to hail a club rejuvenated by Mikel Arteta.
League of IrelandStephen Kenny fumes at 'nonsense' red card but accepts St Patrick's Athletic shortcomings
Fun in the sunA friendly in the shadows but significance could be realised when Ireland are under the spotlight
green jambos
The cult hero, the godly man and the goalkeeper – Irish Hearts embrace club's shot at history
Aaron McEneff, Jake Mulraney and Colin Doyle explain very different reasons for fond memories of time in Edinburgh.
League of Ireland
Daniel Kelly delivers edge required for Shelbourne against St Patrick's Athletic
Joey O’Brien’s side produce sweet win in Dublin derby as substitutes combine for 1-0 win at Richmond Park.
THE BEAT
Algorithms offer synthetic reality online as threats from social media come in different forms
Cork City’s decision to quit the X platform is just one of the challenges facing League of Ireland clubs.
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