# World Cup 2026
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Soccer - Last year 2024
# Frustration
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# Frustration
Old habits die hard as fans vent on dispiriting night
Boos at full-time and jeers for Will Smallbone make this a fresh start with plenty of problems to overcome.
# Grim Situation
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# Grim Situation
Ireland left in pit of despair after another Greek defeat
Ireland fell to a 2-0 defeat at home.
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# Preview
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# Preview
Ireland's biggest risk would be to avoid changes for early reunion with old foes Greece
Ireland bid to kickstart the Heimir Hallgrimsson era against familiar opponents in Dublin.
# Video Review
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# Video Review
Hallgrímsson pinpoints changes for Greece as Ireland's weaknesses exposed in first goal
Roles of Adam Idah, Will Smallbone and Matt Doherty in England’s opener highlight need to be more proactive.
# Easing Himself Into It
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# Easing Himself Into It
Don't expect big changes against Greece as Hallgrimsson maintains back-seat role
The new manager will continue to lean on assistant John O’Shea for Tuesday’s game, to the point that O’Shea is taking over his media duties.
# Talking Point
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# Talking Point
After over 3 years of woeful results, is it time for Ireland to abandon the wing-back system?
Heimir Hallgrímsson’s side were well beaten by a superior England outfit on Saturday.
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