WORLD CUP MATCHES
SAT 24 JUN, 3.30PM, RTÉ TWO
The first day of second round matches begins with Germany V Sweden live from Munich at 4.00pm. Bill O’Herlihy is joined by John Giles, Liam Brady and Eamon Dunphy with commentary by George Hamilton and Ray Houghton.
This will be followed by Argentina V Mexico live from Leipzig at 8.00pm with commentary by Stephen Alkin and Mark Kinsella. Con Murphy will be joined by Kenny Cunningham and Denis Irwin to discuss the match.
The Après Match team will also be continuing with their unique insight into the World Cup.
There will also be a report by the new addition to RTÉ’s World Cup coverage for this year. Gatecrasher with sports broadcaster Ger Gilroy will be touring around Germany in a camper van, giving viewers an alternative look at the sights and sounds of the greatest show on earth.
Germany V Sweden – Munich at 4.00pm
Argentina V Mexico – Leipzig at 8.00pm
SUN 25 JUN, 3.30PM, RTÉ TWO
Bill O’Herlihy will be joined by John Giles and Graeme Souness to see England V Ecuador live from Stuttgart at 4.00pm with commentary by Darragh Maloney and Trevor Steven.
The second of the day’s matches sees Portugal V Netherlands live from Nuremberg at 8.00pm with commentary by George Hamilton and Ray Houghton. Peter Collins will be joined by Liam Brady and Kenny Cunningham to review the evening second round clash.
Après Match will bring another report on how the World Cup is progressing from their expert take.
England V Ecuador – Stuttgart at 4.00pm
Portugal V Netherlands – Nuremberg at 8.00pm
MON 26 JUN, 3.30PM, RTÉ TWO
Peter Collins is joined by Liam Brady and Kenny Cunningham to bring you coverage of the afternoon’s game which sees Italy V Australia live from Kaiserslautern at 4.00pm. Commentary by Darragh Maloney and Trevor Steven.
The evening match will see Switzerland V Ukraine live from Cologne at 8.00pm with commentary by George Hamilton and Ray Houghton. John Giles and Graeme Souness will join Bill O’Herlihy on the evening’s panel.
The Apres Match team will be back again and Ger Gilroy will be having an alternative look at events in Gatecrasher from the World Cup village at Cologne.
Italy V Australia – Kaiserslautern at 4.00pm
Switzerland V Ukraine – Cologne at 8.00pm
TUE 27 JUN, 3.30PM, RTÉ TWO
Bill O’Herlihy will be joined by John Giles and Eamon Dunphy on the panel to discuss the afternoon match of Brazil V Ghana live at 4.00pm in Dortmund with commentary by George Hamilton and Ray Houghton.
Kenny Cunningham and Denis Irwin will then join Peter Collins for the evening game of Spain V France from Hanover live at 8.00pm. Commentary by Darragh Maloney and Trevor Stevens.
The day’s coverage will also include another humorous insert from the Après Match team and alternative insight with Ger Gilroy in Gatecrasher from the World Cup village in Hanover.
Brazil V Ghana – Dortmund at 4.00pm
Spain V France – Hanover at 8.00pm
FRI 30 JUN, 3.30PM, RTÉ TWO
The first day of Quarter Final matches sees the Quarter Final 1 of Germany V Argentina live from Berlin at 4.00pm with commentary by Darragh Maloney and Trevor Stevens. Peter Collins will be joined by John Giles and Denis Irwin to discuss the afternoon’s action.
Eamon Dunphy and Liam Brady will join Bill O’Herlihy in the evening for the Quarter Final 2 match live from Hamburg at 8.00pm, with commentary by George Hamilton and Ray Houghton
Après Match will also being giving an update on the tournaments events from their unique perspective.
Quarter Final 1 : Germany V Argentina – Berlin at 4.00pm
Quarter Final 2 – Hamburg at 8.00pm