irishmirror
Load mobile navigation
News
Latest News
Irish News
Crime
Politics
Education
World News
News Opinion
Expand
Sport
Latest Sport
GAA
Soccer
Golf
Rugby Union
UFC
Other Sport
Sport Opinion
Expand
Showbiz
Horoscopes
TV & Film
Lifestyle
Travel
Property
Partner Stories
Buzz
SUBSCRIBE
PREMIUM
Follow us
Irish News
Crime
Latest Sport
Celebrity News
Horoscopes
Shattered Lives Podcast
mynewsassistant
Mirror Bingo
Newsletter signup
Advertise with us
About Us
Advertise with us
Contact Us
Work for us
Corrections & Clarifications
Google Survey
Cookie Notice
Privacy Notice
AI Notice
Terms and Conditions
How to Complain
Newsletter Signup
Syndication & Licensing
Mirror.co.uk
BelfastLive.co.uk
© 2026 MGN Limited
Fifa World Cup
19:37, 17 JUL 2026
Pico Lopes’ World Cup story comes full circle with LinkedIn visit
League of Ireland
The Shamrock Rovers and Cape Verde star’s story of his international call-up generated global headlines.
Bookmark
Argentina respond to FIFA punishment for Falklands flag after England World Cup win
Falklands War
Argentina players were seen displaying a Falklands flag banner during their World Cup semi-final celebrations against England, with the UK government demanding FIFA investigate the political gesture
Bookmark
Shamrock Rovers boss Stephen Bradley responds to Pico Lopes interest from Brazilian giants
League of Ireland
Sao Paulo are looking to sign the Shamrock Rovers defender whose World Cup exploits with Cape Verde made him a global name.
Bookmark
Sky News presenter apologises as England fan crashes broadcast singing Falklands song
Fifa World Cup
A Sky News presenter was speaking live from outside Atlanta stadium following the World Cup 2026 semi-final when an England football fan crashed her broadcast and started singing about the Falklands after Argentina's victory
Bookmark
Eamon Dunphy column: England have only one place to look to explain World Cup misery
Thomas Tuchel
England didn't lose because Argentina were physically stronger, or because they lacked courage. They lost because they were out-thought, out-coached
Bookmark
Roy Keane trolls England after their World Cup elimination to Argentina
Roy Keane
Roy Keane was in his element as England crashed out of the World Cup to Argentina
Bookmark
Argentina v England LIVE - All eyes on Atlanta as Messi and Co. out to break English hearts
Fifa World Cup
England face Argentina in the World Cup semi-final in Atlanta with Thomas Tuchel's men knowing that Spain await in the final on Sunday if they can knock out Lionel Messi and the reigning world champions
Bookmark
Alexis Mac Allister's Irish roots explained ahead of Argentina v England
FIFA World Cup
Alexis Mac Allister and Argentina are aiming for back-to-back World Cup successes
Bookmark
Harry Kane's Irish roots: Galway family ties and Ireland eligibility explained
Harry Kane
Harry Kane is aiming to fire England into a World Cup final, but he could have played for Ireland
Bookmark
Jude Bellingham's Irish family links as he prepares for England v Argentina World Cup showdown
Jude Bellingham
Jude Bellingham is preparing for a World Cup semi-final battle with Lionel Messi and Argentina
Bookmark
Paddy Power offering perfect trip for anyone hoping to avoid World Cup final if England make it
FIFA World Cup
Paddy Power is giving one lucky winner and a guest an all-expenses-paid trip
Bookmark
Jude Bellingham made his feelings clear on Lionel Messi
FIFA World Cup
Lionel Messi and Jude Bellingham are set to face off in the World Cup semi-final clash between Argentina and England
Bookmark
‘I nearly fell off my chair!’ - England legend’s World Cup verdict ahead of semi-final
FIFA World Cup
Lionel Messi and Argentina stand between England and a first World Cup final appearance in 60 years.
Bookmark
Gianni Infantino faces IOC complaint over Folarin Balogun ban
Gianni Infantino
A complaint alleging FIFA president Gianni Infantino has breached rules on political neutrality in his dealings with US President Donald Trump has been submitted to the International Olympic Committee, following the controversial suspension of Folarin Balogun's one-match ban
Bookmark
‘For the League of Ireland…’ Pico Lopes’ World Cup heroics hailed by Ireland legend
League of Ireland
The Shamrock Rovers defender starred at the World Cup against Spain, Argentina, Uruguay and Saudi Arabia.
Bookmark
‘He’s told the Messi one a few times already’ - Pico Lopes is all set for Shamrock Rovers return
League of Ireland
Tales of his World Cup heroics are keeping Pico Lopes’ Shamrock Rovers teammates entertained ahead of their Champions League tie.
Bookmark
Shamrock Rovers attempt novel way to drive Champions League attendance amid World Cup clash
League of Ireland
Stephen Bradley’s men face a huge test of their European credentials when they host Maltese side Floriana on Tuesday night.
Bookmark
Stephen Bradley issues updates on Pico Lopes and Tunmise Sobowale loan situation
League of Ireland
Shamrock Rovers are aiming to overturn a two-goal deficit in the second leg of their Champions League tie with Maltese side Floriana.
Bookmark
Zlatan Ibrahimovic blasts England star as Thomas Tuchel's side played with 'one player less'
Fifa World Cup
England beat Norway 2-1 after extra time in the World Cup quarter-finals, with Jude Bellingham scoring the decisive goal following a 1-1 draw at the end of normal time
Bookmark
South Africa World Cup star Jayden Adams dies aged 25 as tributes pour in
Fifa World Cup
The midfielder represented South Africa at this summer's World Cup, and messages have been pouring in following the tragic news
Bookmark
'Whatever'- Jude Bellingham dismisses Thomas Tuchel's angry assessment of England win
Fifa World Cup
England booked their place in the World Cup semi-finals by beating Norway
Bookmark
Ireland have to learn ‘from what the smaller teams in the World Cup have done’, says legend
Republic of Ireland national football team
Heimir Hallgrímsson’s men would have “done better” than play-off foes Czechia, who failed to progress from the group stages.
Bookmark
South Africa footballer Jayden Adams dies aged 25 just days after representing country at World Cup
Fifa World Cup
South Africa midfielder Jayden Adams has died at the age of 25, just days after playing in the 2026 World Cup, with tributes pouring in for the young Sundowns star
Bookmark
Ex-Manchester City man gives defender-eye view of facing Norway star Erling Haaland
FIFA World Cup
England’s World Cup hopes hinge on how they cope with the unique attacking threat of Norway and Manchester City striker Erling Haaland.
Bookmark
1
2
3
4
5
Story Saved
You can find this story in
My Bookmarks.
Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right.