Member Associations

The Football Association of Ireland

Republic of Ireland

Confederation
UEFA
PresidentPaul COOKE
Websitewww.fai.ie

All-time record

Look at Republic of Ireland's history in FIFA tournaments, greatest achievements and performances on the world stage.

FIFA World Cup™

Appearances

Last performance

Round of 16

2002

Best performance

Quarter-finals

1990

FIFA Women's World Cup™

Appearances

Last performance

Group stage

2023

Best performance

Group stage

2023

FIFA World Cup™ Qualifiers

Appearances

Most recent

2026

FIFA U-20 World Cup™

Appearances

Last performance

Round of 16

2003

Best performance

Third place

1997

FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup™

Appearances

Last performance

Quarter-finals

2010

Best performance

Quarter-finals

2010

Updates - The Football Association of Ireland

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 20: Spain lift the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 Winner's Trophy during the trophy ceremony after the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Final match between Spain and England at Stadium Australia on August 20, 2023 in Sydney / Gadigal, Australia. (Photo by Harold Cunningham/FIFA)

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Tender launched for media rights to FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™ in Europe and Central Asia

24 Apr 2025

ZURICH, SWITZERLAND - DECEMBER 6: The Technical Leadership Diploma at the Home of FIFA on December 6, 2024 in Zurich, Switzerland. (Photo by Harold Cunningham/FIFA)

Republic of Ireland

FIFA Member Associations in focus (December 2024)

4 Jan 2025

JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA - OCTOBER 16: FIFA Football for Schools - Jeddah on October 16, 2023 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. (Photo courtesy of Sultan Photos)

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FIFA Member Associations in focus (October 2024)

1 Nov 2024

MUNICH, GERMANY - JULY 09: A detailed view of the Spidercam TV Camera prior to the UEFA EURO 2024 Semi-Final match between Spain and France at Munich Football Arena on July 09, 2024 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Matthias Hangst/Getty Images)

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FIFA World Cup 26™ and FIFA World Cup 2030™ media rights tender officially launched in Republic of Ireland

1 Oct 2024

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Republic of Ireland

FIFA Member Associations in focus (July 2024)

31 Jul 2024

Republic of Ireland ranking

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