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Due to a colour clash, Mayo will wear white in Sunday's All-Ireland football final, just as they did in their last win back in 1951.

Will it prove to be an omen?

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In the build-up to last year's All-Ireland final, former Kerry captain Dara Ó Cinnéide pointed out "nobody has lost more finals than Kerry".

It's true, as while the Kingdom lead the way on the roll of honour with 39 Sam Maguire triumphs, their 24 defeats on Gaelic football's biggest day is greater than any other county.

Cork are next in that unwanted bracket with 16, but just one behind - level with Galway - sits Mayo.

The Yew County must go back 75 years for the last of their three All-Ireland titles, defending the crown they had won the previous season, but while All-Ireland success has eluded them since, a return to the final was 44 years in the making.

In 1989, led by the late John O'Mahony, Mayo rolled into Croke Park to face a Cork side that had fallen short in the previous two finals against Meath - the second of those after a replay.

Perhaps there was a sense that it was the Rebels' time, but Mayo had their chances, only to fall to a three-point defeat. It would prove to be the first of 11 disappointments on final day.

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Faith Harper
BBC Sport NI at Croke Park

There's a fairly strong breeze blowing here at Croke Park.

The wind around the Hill 16 end can be tricky on a good day but it's definitely a bit stronger than it's been the past few weeks. There's also been the slightest drizzle of rain, it's held off for the most part but that could be another factor later in the evening.

Things could get interesting.

Kerry overwhelmed Mayo 4-15 to 3-5 in Sunday's All-Ireland Football Final

Declan O'Sullivan and Kieran Donaghy goals helped the Kingdom lead 2-4 to 0-0 after 12 minutes although Kevin O'Neill then replied with a Mayo goal.

Colm Cooper slotted a third Kerry goal only for Pat Harte and O'Neill strikes to give Mayo hope as they cut the margin to 3-8 to 3-2 at half-time.

Read the full match report here

O'Connor savours All-Ireland win

Jack O'Connor lavished praise on his Kerry team after the landslide win over Mayo in the All-Ireland football final.

"It is a great day, the sort you dream about," said manager O'Connor following the 4-15 to 3-5 win at Croke Park.

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All-Ireland final photos

Enjoy the old style BBC photo gallery from 2006

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Watch highlights as Mayo beat Louth to book their spot in the All-Ireland final for the first time since 2021.

Read more: Mayo power past Louth into All-Ireland final

Watch highlights as holders Kerry beat Dublin 2-18 to 0-20 in the last four to book their place in a second successive All-Ireland final.

Read more: Goals prove decisive as Kerry overcome Dublin

Kerry arrive at Croke Park as Munster champions and defending All-Ireland holders.

Jack O'Connor's side recovered from an opening-round defeat by Donegal to comfortably beat Kildare in Round 2B before seeing off Ulster champions Armagh in Round Three.

They then edged past Tyrone in the quarter-finals before overcoming old rivals Dublin to book their place in today's decider.

Mayo's route has been equally demanding. After missing out on the Connacht final, Andy Moran's men opened with victory over Monaghan before a one-point defeat by Tyrone in Healy Park.

That sent them into Round Three, where they beat Meath before seeing off Cork in the quarter-finals and Louth in the last four to reach the final in Moran's first season in charge.

Now, only one hurdle remains.

The 'Mayo curse' - one of the most talked-about stories in Gaelic Football folklore, but where did it come from?

BBC presenter Connor Phillips explains the origins of the famous Mayo myth ahead of this weekend's All-Ireland final between Kerry and Mayo

Read more here: Kerry v Mayo - triumph, pain and 'the curse'

Faith Harper
BBC Sport NI at Croke Park

There's more than enough superstition going around this week.

We all know about Mayo's curse situation, they're hoping to put that all to bed today.

Kerry have a few suspicions of their own, captain David Clifford is set to wear number 14 instead of number 13 this week as no captain has lifted the Sam Maguire wearing number 13.

I was standing in the tunnel waiting for the buses to come in and a few of the photographers reckon that the team who arrives first usually wins, if they're right, it's good news for Mayo fans as Andy Moran's side got in first.

History is on the line as Kerry and Mayo prepare to contest the 2026 All-Ireland final at Croke Park.

Defending champions Kerry are bidding to claim a record-extending 40th Sam Maguire title and become the first county since Dublin in 2020 to retain the All-Ireland crown.

Standing in their way is a Mayo side chasing their first championship success since 1951, with Andy Moran guiding the county to an All-Ireland final in his very first season as manager.

There is an intriguing subplot on the sideline too. Moran came off the bench in Jack O'Connor's first two All-Ireland final victories as Kerry manager in 2004 and 2006.

Twenty years on, the pair now go head-to-head as opposing managers with the biggest prize in Gaelic football at stake.

Throw-in at Croke Park is just under 50 minutes away.

David Mohan
BBC Sport NI at Croke Park

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Following a run of weekends dominated by blue skies and high temperatures, it was a little more gloomy on the drive towards Croke Park, but the sun has forced its way through and just in time for today's All-Ireland football final.

Green and red seems to be the predominant colour around Jones Road as the fans from Mayo arrive with high hopes they can end the long 75-year wait without Sam Maguire.

That's not to say Kerry fans are in short supply - far from it - as those from the Kingdom come in search of a 40th title and first back-to-back triumph since 2006/2007.

Fans have been filtering in from 13:00 with those on the Hill 16 and Nally terraces wasting no time to find their vantage point.

We've had the big build-up with the pre-game show wrapping up soon, so almost time for the main event.

After 26 games in the new-look All-Ireland Senior Football Championship, two teams remain in the race for Sam Maguire as defending champions Kerry face Mayo in Sunday's final at Croke Park.

Jack O'Connor's Kingdom are seeking the county's first back-to-back triumphs since 2006/2007 as they close in on title number 40 in Kerry's storied history.

For Mayo, 75 years have passed since their last title in 1951 as Andy Moran's men seek to end a run of 11 defeats in Gaelic football's showpiece.

As we build towards the big day, BBC Sport NI takes a look at some of the talking points.

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The big day is here.

The 2026 All-Ireland Senior Football Championship has given us enough drama and talking points to last several editions, but it comes down to this as Kerry take on Mayo.

While Kerry lost their opening round clash against Donegal, few would have backed against the defending champions recovering to reach Gaelic football's biggest day.

However, when Mayo lost their Connacht semi-final against Roscommon, a run to today's final was not considered a sure thing, yet here they are, seeking to end the 75-year wait for Sam Maguire success after 11-straight defeats at the final hurdle.

Will it be business as usual or will we see a moment in history unfold?

You can watch today’s game on BBC Two NI and BBC iPlayer, with live text commentary, in-play clips, reaction and highlights also to come.

It promises to be a thrilling afternoon, so sit back [if you can] and enjoy.