Daniel McDonnell

There were 67,640 people in the Atlanta Stadium for a noon kick-off that felt like midnight at full-time.

Striker who was questioned for seven hours upon arrival in USA will savour his magic moment

World Cup fever transforms New York as Pico Lopes inspires Irish fans and shapes League of Ireland hopes. Explore the stories, draws and debates here.

Tommy Smyth remembers the moment he really knew that he’d cracked America.

For Scotland, the party is about to become purgatory.

Trump’s America defies expectations as diverse fans transform cities and stadiums into vibrant, shared celebrations

In the Lone Star State, a perfectly scripted 24 hours in the context of two footballers engaged in a career-long battle to be the standalone star.

Cristiano Ronaldo chases World Cup history with a ruthless brace against Uzbekistan, but doubts over Portugal’s balance remain. Read the full analysis.