Four counties compete for quarter-final spots this weekend in All-Ireland SFC
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 4:21 PM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
The All-Ireland Senior Football Championship features eight critical matches this weekend as 16 counties vie for the Sam Maguire Cup. Four teams will advance to the quarter-finals, while another four will be eliminated. Defending champions Kerry face Kildare, and Dublin meet Cavan, both aiming to avoid early exits after rocky performances. Other matches include Derry hosting Meath and Donegal against Cork. The stakes are high as teams seek crucial victories to survive in the tournament.
- •Four teams will secure quarter-final spots this weekend.
- •Kerry faces Kildare, while Dublin plays Cavan.
- •Derry hosts Meath and Donegal takes on Cork.
- •All 16 counties will compete this weekend for the first time.
- •The matches are critical as teams face elimination.
- 4:21 PMYahoo Sports — Sold-out games and knockout ties as race for Sam heats up
- 4:21 PMBBC Sport — Sold-out games and knockout ties as race for Sam heats up
"Four counties will book quarter-final spots and another four will wave goodbye to the championship as the All-Ireland SFC heats up with eight matches this weekend.
"Four counties will book quarter-final spots and another four will wave goodbye to the championship as the All-Ireland SFC heats up with eight matches this weekend.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 12, 2026, 4:21 PMSold-out games and knockout ties as race for Sam heats up
Four counties will book quarter-final spots and another four will wave goodbye to the championship as the All-Ireland SFC heats up with eight matches this weekend.
- BBC SportJun 12, 2026, 4:21 PMSold-out games and knockout ties as race for Sam heats up
Four counties will book quarter-final spots and another four will wave goodbye to the championship as the All-Ireland SFC heats up with eight matches this weekend.
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