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The Football Association of Ireland

Republic of Ireland
Republic of Ireland
  • Confederation
    UEFA
    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
3
Last performance
Round of 16
2002
Best performance
Quarter-finals
1990

FIFA Women's World Cup™

Appearances
1
Last performance
Group stage
2023
Best performance
Group stage
2023

FIFA World Cup™ Qualifiers

Appearances
22
Most recent
2026

FIFA U-20 World Cup™

Appearances
5
Last performance
Round of 16
2003
Best performance
Third place
1997

FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup™

Appearances
1
Last performance
Quarter-finals
2010
Best performance
Quarter-finals
2010
Republic of Ireland ranking
Men
Last update:
10 July 2025
Next update:
18 September 2025 (25 days)
RK
Team
Total Points
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58
1
Iraq
IraqIRQ
1417.04+3.64
59
1
Saudi Arabia
Saudi ArabiaKSA
1415.11-3.85
60
Republic of Ireland
Republic of IrelandIRL
1412.76+0.53
61
Congo DR
Congo DRCOD
1412.1+5.51
62
5
North Macedonia
North MacedoniaMKD
1390.79+15.21
Full Men's ranking
Women
Last update:
07 August 2025
Next update:
11 December 2025 (109 days)
RK
Team
Total Points
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25
1
Scotland
ScotlandSCO
1726.41-
26
1
Poland
PolandPOL
1723.69+17.94
27
2
Republic of Ireland
Republic of IrelandIRL
1720.55-1.36
28
Russia
RussiaRUS
1712.29+7.68
29
Mexico
MexicoMEX
1690.18+5.33
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