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Why should FIFA stop at 48 countries? Why not make the World Cup for the whole world?

Football

Why should FIFA stop at 48 countries? Why not make the World Cup for the whole world?

By Dion Fanning

CONFIRMED: A 48-team World Cup is on the way in 2026

Football

CONFIRMED: A 48-team World Cup is on the way in 2026

By Tony Cuddihy

One of the most dramatic changes to the World Cup may not prove beneficial for Ireland

Football

One of the most dramatic changes to the World Cup may not prove beneficial for Ireland

By Sean McMahon

World Cup group matches could be decided by penalty shoot-outs

Football

World Cup group matches could be decided by penalty shoot-outs

By Simon Lloyd

Ireland receive World Cup rankings boost despite All Blacks defeat

Rugby

Ireland receive World Cup rankings boost despite All Blacks defeat

By Patrick McCarry

Everyone is sharing the video of *that* goal after Brazil legend Carlos Alberto passed away today

Football

Everyone is sharing the video of *that* goal after Brazil legend Carlos Alberto passed away today

By Robert Redmond

Howard Webb reveals the worst decision he ever made in his refereeing career

Football

Howard Webb reveals the worst decision he ever made in his refereeing career

By Darragh Murphy

Arguably Ireland’s most in-form player a major doubt for World Cup qualifiers

Football

Arguably Ireland’s most in-form player a major doubt for World Cup qualifiers

By Darragh Murphy

World Cup changes could end Joe Schmidt British & Irish Lions hopes

Rugby

World Cup changes could end Joe Schmidt British & Irish Lions hopes

By Patrick McCarry

New Fifa president Gianni Infantino sounds dead set on a 40-team World Cup

Football

New Fifa president Gianni Infantino sounds dead set on a 40-team World Cup

By Gareth Makim