WORLD CUP DAILY: FAI motion passes to play Israel | Derry and Bohs Euro adventures begin | World Cup is back

Phil Egan is back with Thursday’s World Cup Daily, with reaction to the FAI EGM as the motion to fulfil Ireland’s Nations League fixtures against Israel passes by 75 votes to 32. Ben Symes joins Off The Ball Breakfast to outline the financial and political pressure on the association, and why the debate isn’t as black-and-white as many would like.There’s also a European night ahead for Bohemians and Derry City, with Bohs hosting St Joseph’s at Dalymount and Derry are away to CSKA Sofia.Plus: Carla Ward on Katie McCabe’s Chelsea move, France v Morocco in Boston, and Louisa Thomas on World Cup ticket prices.World Cup Daily on Off The Ball, brought to you by Lynx, “A Proud Sponsor of the FIFA World Cup 2026”. Smell Your Best When You Look Your Worst.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join