On Thursday's World Cup Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the latest from the World Cup and beyond.
Ireland discover their playoff opponents as Carla Ward’s side continue their bid to qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil.
England kick off their World Cup campaign with an entertaining 4-2 victory over Croatia in Dallas.
Harry Kane scores twice as Thomas Tuchel's England make a winning start.
Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford also find the net in a thrilling Group L encounter.
Tuchel reflects on England’s attacking display and the areas he still wants to improve.
Kane reveals how Tuchel’s half-time team talk inspired England’s strong second-half performance.
Ghana leave it late to beat Panama thanks to Caleb Yirinkyi’s dramatic 95th-minute winner.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup goal drought continues as Portugal are held by DR Congo.
Colombia secure victory over World Cup debutants Uzbekistan with goals from Daniel Muñoz and Luis Díaz.
A look ahead to Thursday’s fixtures, including Czechia v South Africa, Mexico v South Korea, Switzerland v Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Canada v Qatar.
Lionel Messi steals the headlines with a sensational hat-trick for Argentina at the age of 38.
Dion Fanning, Michael McCarthy and John Brewin discuss Messi’s enduring brilliance and the atmosphere surrounding the tournament in the United States.
The Football Show revisits one of Irish football’s most memorable moments from Italia ’90.
Liverpool close in on Spanish winger Victor Muñoz as Andoni Iraola prepares for his first signing at Anfield.
Rangers appoint Derek McInnes as manager, while Real Madrid confirm the signing of former Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konaté.
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