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Yesterday
18th June 2026
Hockey
Kealy grabs first Ireland goal in victory against Spain
5 hrs ago
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0
Handball
World Cup's quickest goal and controversial penalty see Czechia and South Africa share spoils
The 42
6 hrs ago
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9
Golf
Rory McIlroy in the mix on first day of US Open after two-hour fog delay
The 42
Updated 6 hrs ago
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Sport listings
A golf major, Leinster’s URC final, and loser-goes-home in the All-Ireland football championship
9 hrs ago
2.1k
among the people
The perils of watching England in the World Cup with Scotland fans in an Irish pub
The 42 braves downtown Boston in the name of enlightenment and friendship.
The 42
in Boston
14 hrs ago
6.7k
Sports listings
A golf major, Leinster’s URC final, and loser-goes-home in the All-Ireland football championship
16 hrs ago
27
Black Stars
Ghana beat Panama 1-0 in World Cup opener after injury-time winner
The 42
18 hrs ago
2.1k
3
Leading The Way
Luis Diaz shines as Colombia beat Uzbekistan
18 hrs ago
1.6k
0
Call it
Who will win this afternoon's World Cup game – Czechia or South Africa?
19 hrs ago
743
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Wednesday
17th June 2026
Six Goal Thriller
Harry Kane scores twice as England make winning start to World Cup bid
The 42
17 Jun
10.3k
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Frustration
Portugal held to draw by DR Congo in their World Cup opener
DR Congo earned their first-ever World Cup point.
The 42
17 Jun
8.7k
24
Old friends
Munster to visit Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle in pre-season
17 Jun
2.3k
8
World Cup
Erling Haaland double helps Norway ease past Iraq
The 42
reports from Boston Stadium
17 Jun
5.0k
6
Off the Mark
Messi lights up World Cup with hat-trick to equal record and launch Argentina's title defence
Argentina defeated Algeria in their tournament opener in Kansas City.
17 Jun
11.3k
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This week
14th June 2026 - 19th June 2026
Family Fortunes
'History that will remain forever': Pico Lopes's parents speak of pride at World Cup heroics
Along with younger brother Jacques, Carlos and Judy Lopes reflect on emotions of Monday’s 0-0 draw with Spain.
The 42
reports from Atlanta
16 Jun
9.1k
1
breakout star
'I also cried because my mum didn’t manage to be here because of the visa'
16 Jun
2.6k
1
World Cup 2026
Inside Pico Lopes' day of glory with Cape Verde: Ray Houghton embrace and video call with Shamrock Rovers' teammates
Cape Verde defender describes to The 42 the emotions of drawing 0-0 with Spain.
The 42
reports from Atlanta Stadium
16 Jun
7.2k
11
All Square
Belgium force own goal to complete rally and earn World Cup draw with Egypt
15 Jun
2.8k
2026 world cup
Dubliner Pico Lopes helps Cape Verde stun Spain with 0-0 draw in World Cup opener
Shamrock Rovers centre back at the beating heart of one of tournament’s greatest ever underdog stories.
The 42
reports from Atlanta Stadium
15 Jun
16.6k
36
dream coming true
Dubliner Pico Lopes' journey of a lifetime to the World Cup with Cape Verde
The 42 meets defender’s wife and family ahead of Spain game as they prepare for 30-foot campervan trip around America.
The 42
reports from Atlanta
Updated 15 Jun
17.2k
11
Knockout games
Donegal travel to Dublin and Armagh face date in Kerry as All-Ireland football draw made
The 42
15 Jun
16.0k
16
World Cup
Sweden crush Tunisia 5-1 in World Cup opener, Diallo scores winner in Ivory Coast victory
The 42
15 Jun
5.0k
2
2026 world cup
Japan fight back in 2-2 Dutch thriller at World Cup
14 Jun
4.7k
All-Ireland SFC
Gritty Tyrone resist Mayo's second-half barrage to reach All-Ireland quarters
The 42
14 Jun
6.4k
5
All-Ireland Football
Ger Brennan's return produces formidable Dublin win over Cavan
The 42
Reports from Kingspan Breffni Park
14 Jun
10.4k
9
Motor racing
Alex Dunne secures another Formula 2 podium finish
Updated 14 Jun
2.3k
5
Hockey
Improved Ireland defeated again by Netherlands
14 Jun
1.6k
1
big three points
Scotland off the mark with 1-0 win over Haiti while Australia stun Turkey
Updated 14 Jun
7.3k
10
NBA Finals
New York Knicks win first NBA title in 53 years
The 42
14 Jun
8.9k
0
Sport Poll
Who will win tonight's World Cup game - Japan or Netherlands?
14 Jun
1.1k
0
World Cup
Vinicius magic earns Brazil draw despite uncertain start against Morocco
The 42
14 Jun
6.9k
8
Last week
7th June 2026 - 13th June 2026
swiss rolled
Qatar captain heads 94th-minute equaliser to earn country's first World Cup point
The 42
13 Jun
8.5k
14
Royal Progress
Conlon points the way as Meath knock Derry out of the All-Ireland championship
13 Jun
3.6k
8
Last Four
Offaly, Wicklow, Down and Fermanagh book Tailteann Cup semi-final places
13 Jun
1.6k
8
Kingdom Come Again
Ruthless Kerry put Kildare to the sword to get All-Ireland defence back on track
The 42
13 Jun
10.8k
13
Round-Up
Dublin, Kerry and Galway clinch home advantage in ladies football championship
13 Jun
1.3k
0
Rebels
Cork stun Donegal to book All-Ireland quarter-final place
Steven Sherlock scored 0-9 as John Cleary’s side shocked the home team.
The 42
13 Jun
13.5k
16
LA Glory
Party in the USA as co-hosts hammer Paraguay in their World Cup opener
The 42
13 Jun
10.9k
43
Have your say
Who will win tonight's World Cup clash - Brazil or Morocco?
13 Jun
1.5k
2
All Square
Larin on target to earn first-ever World Cup point for co-hosts Canada
The 42
12 Jun
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