Bray Wanderers · UEFA Europa League · Attacker · #0 · Republic of Ireland · 35 yrs
Blue Sharks are in uncharted waters, making their finals debut after a meteoric riseThis article is part of the Guardian’s 2026 World Cup Experts’ Network, a cooperation between some of the best media organisations from the 48 countries who qualified. theguardian.com is running previews from three countries each day in the run-up to the tournament kicking off on 11 June. Continue reading...
Move prevents ‘risk and injury to players and attendees’Fans concerned about heat and access to drinking waterSpectators will not be allowed to carry reusable water bottles into World Cup venues owing to safety concerns, Fifa has said, after a last-minute change to its stadium code of conduct.The governing body had earlier permitted empty, transparent, reusable plastic bottles inside stadiums but said the updated code prohibited that. Other items such as bottles, cups, jars and cans are also banned to prevent the risk of injury if thrown. Continue reading...