The
Republic of Ireland have appeared in the Men's
FIFA World Cup on three occasions, in
1990
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,
1994
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, and
2002
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. They have always advanced from the group stage but have never advanced beyond the quarter-finals.
Their first appearance was in Italy at the 1990 Men's FIFA World Cup. 1990 was also their best performance in a major championship, where they reached the quarter-finals, despite not winning a single match in 90 minutes.
Overall record
:''*Draws include knockout matches decided via
penalty shoot-out.''
1990 World Cup
Group F
''Note'': Republic of Ireland awarded second place by drawing of lots
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Knockout phase
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1994 World Cup
Group E
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Knockout phase
2002 World Cup
Group E
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Knockout phase
Record players
Defender
Steve Staunton has represented the Irish team in all of their thirteen World Cup matches, captaining the side in 2002.
Goalscorers
See also
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Republic of Ireland at the UEFA European Championship The UEFA European Championship is the main football competition of the men's national football teams governed by UEFA (the Union of European Football Associations). Held every four years since 1960, in the even-numbered year between World Cup tourn ...
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Republic of Ireland at the UEFA Nations League
References
External links
Ireland Profileat FIFA.com
at FIFA.com
Article on Ireland's Qualification for the 1990 World Cup
{{Countries at the FIFA World Cup
Ireland
World Cup