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Republic of Ireland

Republic of Ireland have never won a FIFA World Cup or UEFA European Championship.

Europe (UEFA) · No major trophy yet

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Republic of Ireland's story so far

Republic of Ireland are one of 160 national teams who have never won a FIFA World Cup or their confederation's continental championship — the same two-tier standard tracked for every team on this site. Republic of Ireland reached the World Cup quarter-finals in 1990, losing narrowly to hosts Italy. Their other major-tournament landmark was Euro 1988, where they beat England 1-0 in Stuttgart.

Republic of Ireland at a glance

ConfederationEurope (UEFA)
Continental title trackedUEFA European Championship
Best documented resultRepublic of Ireland reached the World Cup quarter-finals in 1990, losing narrowly to hosts Italy. Their other major-tournament landmark was Euro 1988, where they beat England 1-0 in Stuttgart.

What would it take?

To join the 51 nations already tracked here, Republic of Ireland would need to win either the FIFA World Cup or the UEFA European Championship — the top continental honor in the Europe (UEFA) region. Both remain fully open: there's no ranking or seeding that rules a team out permanently, only qualification and results on the pitch.

Frequently asked questions

Has Republic of Ireland ever won a major football trophy?

No. Republic of Ireland have never won a FIFA World Cup or the UEFA European Championship. Republic of Ireland reached the World Cup quarter-finals in 1990, losing narrowly to hosts Italy. Their other major-tournament landmark was Euro 1988, where they beat England 1-0 in Stuttgart.

What is Republic of Ireland's best-ever tournament result?

Republic of Ireland reached the World Cup quarter-finals in 1990, losing narrowly to hosts Italy. Their other major-tournament landmark was Euro 1988, where they beat England 1-0 in Stuttgart.

Which trophies could Republic of Ireland still win?

The FIFA World Cup and the UEFA European Championship are the two competitions tracked on this site — both remain open to Republic of Ireland.

Which confederation does Republic of Ireland compete in?

Republic of Ireland competes in Europe (UEFA). Its main continental championship is the UEFA European Championship.

How does TrophyDrought define a major trophy?

We track the FIFA World Cup and each team's top senior men's continental championship. Regional, youth and club competitions are not included in this main ranking.

Data sources & verification for this page

Last verified 2026-09-10. Trophy dates are checked against official competition information and the relevant football confederation.

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Data last verified: 2026-09-10