Republic of Ireland at the FIFA World Cup
No Name Goals World Cups
1 Robbie Keane 3 2002
2 Niall Quinn 1 1990
2 Kevin Sheedy 1 1990
2 John Aldridge 1 1994
2 Ray Houghton 1 1994
2 Gary Breen 1 2002
2 Damien Duff 1 2002
2 Matt Holland 1 2002
Top goalscorers
The Republic of Ireland have appeared in the finals of the FIFA World Cup on three occasions, in 1990, 1994 and 2002. They have always advanced from the first round. Ireland has the record for getting furthest in the tournament without winning a match. Their first appearance in the finals was in Italy at the 1990 FIFA World Cup. 1990 was also their best performance in a major championship, where they reached the quarter finals.