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It is World Cup chat on The Green Scene this week, as Matthew Brennan is joined by David Wilson, Ben Symes and a very special guest in the returning traveller Niall Caraher — fresh off a trip to Mexico for the tournament.
Niall takes us inside Guadalajara for South Korea v Czechia: the fan zones, the tailgate-style build-up, the mix of locals and travelling support, and that feeling of “what could have been” if Ireland had made it.
The lads also get into the big talking points off the pitch — ticket prices, transport, safety, protests and the commercial side of the tournament — plus why, despite it all, the football itself has been quality.
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Phil Egan is back with Tuesday’s World Cup Daily, as Lionel Messi makes more history — firing goals 17 and 18 at the tournament to move clear at the top of the all-time World Cup scoring list, with Argentina sealing top spot and a place in the last 32.

France also book their knockout place after a storm-delayed win over Iraq, with Kylian Mbappé striking twice on his 100th cap, while Erling Haaland bags a brace as Norway join them in the next round.

Plus: England v Ghana build-up, Ronaldo and Portugal v Uzbekistan, hydration-break debate, and a busy night in the LOI — Rovers held by Derry and Bohs hammer Shels in the Dublin Derby.

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Phil Egan is back with Monday’s World Cup Daily, rounding up a busy day at the tournament and at home.

Cape Verde continue their fairytale debut as Roberto Lopes features again in a dramatic 2-2 draw with Uruguay, leaving qualification firmly in their own hands. Spain register their first win with a 4-0 rout of Saudi Arabia, as Lamine Yamal gets off the mark.

Egypt make history with their first ever World Cup win, while Belgium are left frustrated after a scoreless draw with Iran — who leave a powerful message in the dressing room.

Plus: Argentina v Austria, Mbappé’s record chase, Neymar fitness, Saka management, LOI title race talk, and the Ronaldo debate.
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John Duggan is joined by Eoin Doyle for this week's World Cup Saturday Panel, as we've already gone through a full round of games, and gotten a look at every team so far in North America. Who is currently the favourite for the biggest World Cup ever?
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On this week's edition of the LOI Wrap-Up, a new series highlighting all the action, reaction and storylines of the weekend's League of Ireland Action, Ross Flanagan brings you through last night's packed action as:
The Saints keep marching on
Dundalk get to 3rd
Rovers bounce back
Galway open temporary stay with win
A draw at Sullivan & Lambe Park
A big Monday night for the European sides
The return of the Women's Premier Division.
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