The Republic of Ireland will not be at the Fifa World Cup 2026, which kicks off next Thursday across Canada, Mexico and the United States. So, if you’re an Irish fan, who will you be supporting instead?Will you be cheering for the Old Enemy, with the Republic of Ireland’s under-21s star Declan Rice at the heart of the team – and, if not, why not? What about the USA or Iran? Or possibly Cape Verde, featuring Shamrock Rovers’ Roberto ‘Pico’ LopesYou can let us know what you think using the form below. Please limit your submissions to 400 words or less. Please include a phone number for verification purposes only. If you would prefer to remain anonymous, please indicate this in your submission – we will keep your name and contact details confidential. We will curate a selection of submissions for an article but please note we may not publish every submission we receive.
Irish soccer fans – who are you supporting for the World Cup?
The Republic of Ireland won’t be playing across Canada, Mexico and the United States. Who will you cheer for instead?













