Mayo captures All-Ireland Senior Football title after 75-year wait
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 5:48 AM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
Mayo won their fourth All-Ireland Senior Football title on July 26, 2026, defeating Kerry 1-20 to 1-17 at Croke Park in Dublin. This victory ends a 75-year drought, attributed to a long-standing curse since their 1951 win. Former U.S. President Joe Biden, who visited Mayo in 2023, celebrated the team's triumph, referencing the phrase 'Mayo for Sam'. The game featured a slow start for Mayo, who trailed early but rallied to secure a narrow victory in front of 82,300 fans. The win is expected to be celebrated widely in Mayo and beyond.
- •Mayo's last All-Ireland title was in 1951.
- •They struggled in the early stages, trailing 1-6 to 0-3.
- •Mayo took the lead in the third quarter.
- •The final was held in front of 82,300 fans at Croke Park.
- •Biden tweeted congratulations, emphasizing his connection to Mayo.
- 5:48 AMYahoo Sports — A 75-year All-Ireland wait, an infamous curse, and an American president
"Mayo finally ended a 75-year wait for the county's fourth All-Ireland Senior Football title on Sunday.
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