16 Of The Funniest Irish Tweets About The 2018 World Cup So Far

We've now seen all 32 nations compete at this year's World Cup in Russia. There's been plenty of drama, no shortage of shock results and a few great punditry moments.

Given the age we live in, it's no surprise that the tournament is gaining a lot of attention on Twitter and even though Ireland aren't involved in Russia, we're surely one of the top nations for the gas tweets.

Here's a pick of our faves so far.

Anticipation levels were through the roof ahead of the big kick-off on Thursday...

????It was #WorldCup Eve babe
????In the drunk tank
An old man said to me....'what time is Russia versus Saudi Arabia kickin off man?'????
— Stephen Doyle (@dubsoulrebel) June 13, 2018

Needless to say but I think my Dad is a bit excited by the World Cup, watch at your own peril. Does contain a bandaged foot for some reason #WorldCup pic.twitter.com/PuYAmqDaek
— Brian (@StoogeMacEmmet) June 13, 2018

As always, England are getting plenty of attention...

John Stones does his best Italia 90 Mascot impression as he falls over himself 6 yards out from goal.... #WorldCup #ENG #ENGTUN pic.twitter.com/mC5M187o28
— Mick O'Keeffe (@okmick) June 18, 2018

Me, listening to me, saying I wouldn't mind England winning the #WorldCup. pic.twitter.com/dCjlGFTDQ6
— Nathan Kelly (@NathanKelly_) June 18, 2018

And any non-World Cup plans go out the window...

The world cup has finally broken my mother she claims to be tired of hearing me go on about the football and won't have anymore of it . Apparently I crossed the line when I couldn't go shopping with the fam because I had to watch Sweden against South Korea. #WorldCup
— rian Keogh (@rianjkeogh) June 18, 2018

The hairstyles of World Cup icons have come into sharp focus...

The Valderammas must get a family discount at the hairdressers. Magnificent. #WorldCup pic.twitter.com/GoQhU24v8W
— Gary Kelly (@maxcouch) June 19, 2018

Who ya gonna call. ???? #worldcup #BRASUI #brazil #Switzerland #Ghostbusters pic.twitter.com/xMqlPcWDjP
— Sheamus (@WWESheamus) June 17, 2018

As have the possibility of some late night habits undertaken by the RTÉ panel...

Richard Dunne looks like he's been on the session for the last two months #WorldCup
— Alan Mac Lochlainn (@DrPlow) June 19, 2018

Hamann is enjoying his time in Dublin of late ⚽️???? #rte #WorldCup
— Domo Murphy (@DomoAVA) June 17, 2018

While Eamon Dunphy gathers headlines as usual...

#RTEsoccer
Lightbulb blows, Dunphy thinks it's a "JR moment"#WorldCup pic.twitter.com/fe90bWT08R
— El_Poderoso (@ronanodowd) June 17, 2018

Damn, Italy miss one World Cup and people forget the place exists... ???? https://t.co/umZl8IcDlo
— AS Roma English (@ASRomaEN) June 17, 2018

It's all getting a bit too much for some...

This is your "You have been watching the World Cup For 4hrs, please leave the sitting room" warning.#BELPAN #WorldCup pic.twitter.com/5ALRr52ZJZ
— Siobhán Doyle (@thekickart) June 18, 2018

And some relationships are feeling the strain...

Sorcha won't be happy with you! ???? but thanks ???? https://t.co/LpTqU86TFH
— Stephanie Roche (@StephanieRoche9) June 16, 2018

Me: “Costa Rica playing Serbia tomorrow! That’ll be a good one.”

Girlfriend: *moves out*
— Una Mullally (@UnaMullally) June 16, 2018

But naturally for us there are plenty of giggles to punctuate the action...

Russia have a player named Jerk-off on the pitch. This is why I love the #WorldCup
— Shameless McFly (@ShamelessMcFly) June 14, 2018

Have we missed any gems that have caught your eye? Let us know in the comments.