Cork Await Round 2A Opponents

Cork will learn their opponents in Round 2A of the 2026 All-Ireland Senior Football Championship when the draw takes place on RTÉ Radio 1’s Morning Ireland on Tuesday morning at 8:30am.

The Rebels secured their place in the winners’ section of the draw following a dramatic 0-30 to 1-24 victory over Meath at Páirc Uí Rinn.

After trailing by eight points at half-time, Cork produced a remarkable second-half comeback, with Steven Sherlock leading the way with 14 points. Despite playing the closing stages with 14 men following Colm O’Callaghan’s dismissal, Cork showed tremendous resilience to edge ahead in the dying minutes before Conor Corbett sealed the victory with the final score of the game.

The result means Cork progress to Round 2A, where they will be joined by Armagh, Donegal, Galway, Louth, Mayo, Tyrone and Westmeath.

Under the draw format, the eight Round 1 winners will be drawn against each other, with the first team drawn receiving home advantage. The draw is also subject to the avoidance of repeat provincial final pairings.

Potential opponents for Cork include Armagh, Donegal, Galway, Louth, Mayo, Tyrone and , with several intriguing match-ups possible as the championship begins to intensify.

The Round 2B draw will involve the eight losers in Round 1, who will be drawn to play against each other, with the first team drawn having Home Venue. Teams: Cavan, Derry, Dublin, Kerry, Kildare, Meath, Monaghan & Roscommon

Both draws will be subject to the avoidance of repeat Provincial Final pairings.

Round 2A and 2B fixtures will take place on the weekend of June 13th and 14th, with the winners moving a step closer to securing a place in the All-Ireland quarter-finals.

Supporters can follow the draw live on RTÉ Radio 1 from 8:30am on Tuesday morning.