What Did Ireland Learn from the 2018 World Cup?
While the Boys in Green were absent from the 2018 World Cup, Irish supporters were still cheering from afar. But what effect did the Cup have on Ireland?
Russia 2018: The Story so Far
On the first day of rest, of World Cup 2018, Gavin White offers a retrospective of the group stage.
World Cup 2018 Flag Kits
Dublin designer Philip Slattery has created these stunning national flag-inspired football kits in time for the great festival of football in Russia.
Can Likeable Three Lions Roar in Russia?
The customary cockiness is gone. In fact, England fans don’t hold out much hope of glory at the 2018 World Cup, but with the pressure off, could a closer-knit Three Lions team be a surprise package?
Slavery, Racism and Homophobia – The Future of the World Cup
A country of massive population, strong football tradition most notably in its former guise as the UUSR, all the relevant facilities, but still one with numerous question marks over its merits as hosts.
Richard Swarbrick’s World Cup 2014 Highlights
With World Cup 2018 getting underway, relive the highlights from four years ago in animator Richard Swarbrick’s unique style.
World Cup Failure Won’t Easily Coexist With Russia’s Sense of Self
Epic failure in front of 7.4 billion sets of eyes does not jibe with the traditional Russian sense of self, and just how those two will coexist is one of the most intriguing questions heading into the 2018 World Cup.
Politics & Football: How the World Cup Changed the World
Featured article from Póg Mo Goal Issue 4. From the miracle of Bern lifting West Germany out of the shadow of the war to Didier Drogba’s Ivory Coast bringing conflict to an end, the World Cup has powers politics cannot imitate.
Cruelty Rooted in History, End of the World for Ireland
For Fionn O’Dea, Ireland’s World Cup play-off heartache will take a long time to heal just like his previous scars playing and following the not always beautiful game.