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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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Fresh from performing commentary duties, Stephen Doyle spoke with St Patrick’s Athletic manager Stephen Kenny as well as Sligo Rovers boss John Russell, following Pats’ 2-0 victory over Sligo in the League of Ireland Premier Division.
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Shane Keegan is your host this week for the only football hour you need this time of the year, with a debut for Daniel Pitcher as League Of Ireland Late Night co-host!