The Republic of Ireland national football team represents the Republic of Ireland in men's international football. It is governed by the Football Association of Ireland (FAI).
The Republic of Ireland national team had a match at Malmö Stadion against Sweden in May 1960 – players of the team from left to right, standing; Seamus Dunne, Noel Dwyer, Charlie Hurley. Michael McGrath, Pat Saward; crouched: Joe Haverty, George Cummins, Dermot Curtis, Ronnie Nolan, Ambrose "Amby" Fogarty and Fionan "Paddy" Fagan.
Republic of Ireland playing the Netherlands at the Citrus Bowl in Orlando, Florida, where they were eliminated from the 1994 World Cup after losing 2-0
The Ireland players celebrating qualification for UEFA Euro 2012
Irish team in September 2013
1990 FIFA World Cup
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The 1990 FIFA World Cup was the 14th FIFA World Cup, a quadrennial football tournament for men's senior national teams. It was held from 8 June to 8 July 1990 in Italy, the second country to host the event for a second time. Teams representing 116 national football associations entered and qualification began in April 1988. 22 teams qualified from this process, along with the host nation Italy and defending champions Argentina.
Ciao, a stick figure in the colours of the Italy Tricolore, was the mascot for the 1990 FIFA World Cup.
Image: San Siro panoramio (2)
Image: Stadio Olimpico 2008
Image: Torino, Stadio 'Delle Alpi', Mondiali 1990, Brasile Svezia 2 1