Nation · World CupIreland
In the World Cup since 1990
13 World Cup matches across three appearances.
13
Played
2
Won
10
Goals scored
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Biggest win — Ireland 3–0 Saudi Arabia (2002).
Ireland have played 13 World Cup matches across 3 editions in the covered data: 2 won, 8 drawn, 3 lost, with 10 goals scored and 10 conceded.
All-time record
| Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 10–10 |
Penalty shootouts: 1–1. W/D/L is by the 90-minute or extra-time scoreline; a shootout only decides who advances.
Tournament finishes
No top-three World Cup finish in a completed edition.
Biggest wins
| Result | Edition | Round |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland 3–0 Saudi Arabia | 2002 | Group |
| Ireland 1–0 Italy | 1994 | Group |
Source: 2002 World Cup match record, via openfootball (public-domain data) — source
✓ Every fact computed from public match records — openfootball (public-domain data). Not written by anyone.