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Phil Egan is back with Monday’s World Cup Daily on Off The Ball, brought to you by Lynx, with all the latest from the 2026 tournament.
Canada make history by reaching the last 16 for the first time, thanks to a dramatic 92nd-minute winner from Stephen Eustaquio, with Jesse Marsch hailing the impact it could have back home.
We look ahead to Brazil v Japan, Germany v Paraguay, and a blockbuster Netherlands v Morocco clash with a Canada meeting on the line.
Plus: tributes to Pico Lopes and Cape Verde’s incredible run, Brian Kerr’s verdict on England, fan colour from the US, Steve Clarke steps down, and Aine O’Gorman makes LOI history at Bray Wanderers.
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John Duggan is joined by Brian Kerr for this week's World Cup Saturday Panel, with the knockout stages of the World Cup just around the corner, and slim hopes for some teams rest on tonight’s matches!
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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:
10 men Bohs pick up 2nd Dublin Derby win of the week
The Champions extend their lead
Derry pile the pressure on Drogheda
The Blues make a comeback
Shels begin life without O'Brien
Cork continue life at the top of the First Division
All-Island Cup Semi-Finals day
Pico's fairy-tale World Cup run continues
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Off The Ball’s Ben Symes was in Dalymount Park as Bohemian’s defeated St Pat’s Athletic in a controversial encounter, as goalscorer Ross Tierney admitted that his goal ‘may have been come off his hand’!
Ben got the post-match thoughts from Tierney, as well ass Bohs boss Alan Reynolds and St Pat’s manager Stephen Kenny.

Shane Keegan returns to host the only football podcast you need on a Friday night during the summer, with Daniel Pitcher joining him again for League Of Ireland Late Night this week!
They take all of your calls every week after Friday night’s LOI fixtures!