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First internationals

First international
May 28th, 1924 in France – Olympic Games
First internationalWMay 28th, 1924
in France
Irish Free State
1611
+14		1 - 01384
-14
Bulgaria
Olympic Games
First competitive game
May 28th, 1924 in France – Olympic Games
First competitive gameWMay 28th, 1924
in France
Irish Free State
1611
+14		1 - 01384
-14
Bulgaria
Olympic Games
First world cup game
June 11th, 1990 in Italy – World Cup Group F
First world cup gameDJune 11th, 1990
in Italy
England
1941
-5		1 - 11898
+5
Ireland
World Cup
Group F
First world cup qualifier
February 25th, 1934 in Irish Free State – World Cup qualifier Group 7
First world cup qualifierDFebruary 25th, 1934
in Irish Free State
Irish Free State
1670
-11		4 - 41585
+11
Belgium
World Cup qualifier
Group 7

Last internationals

Last international
November 16th, 2025 in Hungary – World Cup qualifier
Last internationalWNovember 16th, 2025
in Hungary
Hungary
1698
-29		2 - 31688
+29
Ireland
World Cup qualifier
Last competitive game
November 16th, 2025 in Hungary – World Cup qualifier
Last competitive gameWNovember 16th, 2025
in Hungary
Hungary
1698
-29		2 - 31688
+29
Ireland
World Cup qualifier
Last world cup game
June 16th, 2002 in South Korea – World Cup Round of 16
Last world cup gameDJune 16th, 2002
in South Korea
Ireland
1904
+10		1 - 11999
-10
Spain
World Cup
Round of 16
Last world cup qualifier
November 16th, 2025 in Hungary – World Cup qualifier
Last world cup qualifierWNovember 16th, 2025
in Hungary
Hungary
1698
-29		2 - 31688
+29
Ireland
World Cup qualifier

Highest Elo ratings

1st (1918 pts)
August 21st, 2002 in Finland – Friendly
1st (1918 pts)WAugust 21st, 2002
in Finland
Finland
1729
-14		0 - 31918
+14
Ireland
Friendly
2nd (1916 pts)
March 27th, 1991 in England – Euro qualifier
2nd (1916 pts)DMarch 27th, 1991
in England
England
1983
-10		1 - 11916
+10
Ireland
Euro qualifier
3rd (1914 pts)
November 13th, 1991 in Turkey – Euro qualifier
3rd (1914 pts)WNovember 13th, 1991
in Turkey
Turkey
1569
-13		1 - 31914
+13
Ireland
Euro qualifier
4th (1909 pts)
May 26th, 1992 in Ireland – World Cup qualifier
4th (1909 pts)WMay 26th, 1992
in Ireland
Ireland
1909
+2		2 - 01449
-2
Albania
World Cup qualifier
5th (1907 pts)
April 29th, 1992 in Ireland – Friendly
5th (1907 pts)WApril 29th, 1992
in Ireland
Ireland
1907
+4		4 - 11660
-4
United States
Friendly

Lowest Elo ratings

1st (1541 pts)
October 10th, 1971 in Austria – Euro qualifier
1st (1541 pts)LOctober 10th, 1971
in Austria
Austria
1780
+12		6 - 01541
-12
Ireland
Euro qualifier
2nd (1553 pts)
May 30th, 1971 in Ireland – Euro qualifier
2nd (1553 pts)LMay 30th, 1971
in Ireland
Ireland
1553
-33		1 - 41737
+33
Austria
Euro qualifier
3rd (1557 pts)
October 18th, 1972 in Ireland – World Cup qualifier
3rd (1557 pts)LOctober 18th, 1972
in Ireland
Ireland
1557
-7		1 - 21932
+7
Soviet Union
World Cup qualifier
4th (1564 pts)
June 25th, 1972 in Brazil – Independence Cup
4th (1564 pts)LJune 25th, 1972
in Brazil
Portugal
1867
+6		2 - 11564
-6
Ireland
Independence Cup
5th (1570 pts)
June 21st, 1972 in Brazil – Independence Cup
5th (1570 pts)LJune 21st, 1972
in Brazil
Chile
1723
+13		2 - 11570
-13
Ireland
Independence Cup

Wins against strongest opponents

1st (2119 pts)
October 8th, 2015 in Ireland – Euro qualifier
1st (2119 pts)WOctober 8th, 2015
in Ireland
Ireland
1758
+34		1 - 02085
-34
Germany
Euro qualifier
2nd (2047 pts)
September 12th, 1984 in Ireland – World Cup qualifier
2nd (2047 pts)WSeptember 12th, 1984
in Ireland
Ireland
1764
+31		1 - 02016
-31
Soviet Union
World Cup qualifier
3rd (2026 pts)
November 13th, 2025 in Ireland – World Cup qualifier
3rd (2026 pts)WNovember 13th, 2025
in Ireland
Ireland
1659
+52		2 - 01974
-52
Portugal
World Cup qualifier
4th (2024 pts)
May 29th, 1994 in Germany – Friendly
4th (2024 pts)WMay 29th, 1994
in Germany
Germany
1999
-25		0 - 21885
+25
Ireland
Friendly
5th (2021 pts)
May 23rd, 1987 in Ireland – Friendly
5th (2021 pts)WMay 23rd, 1987
in Ireland
Ireland
1764
+15		1 - 02006
-15
Brazil
Friendly

Wins against strongest opponents in a competitive game

1st (2119 pts)
October 8th, 2015 in Ireland – Euro qualifier
1st (2119 pts)WOctober 8th, 2015
in Ireland
Ireland
1758
+34		1 - 02085
-34
Germany
Euro qualifier
2nd (2047 pts)
September 12th, 1984 in Ireland – World Cup qualifier
2nd (2047 pts)WSeptember 12th, 1984
in Ireland
Ireland
1764
+31		1 - 02016
-31
Soviet Union
World Cup qualifier
3rd (2026 pts)
November 13th, 2025 in Ireland – World Cup qualifier
3rd (2026 pts)WNovember 13th, 2025
in Ireland
Ireland
1659
+52		2 - 01974
-52
Portugal
World Cup qualifier
4th (2020 pts)
September 1st, 2001 in Ireland – World Cup qualifier
4th (2020 pts)WSeptember 1st, 2001
in Ireland
Ireland
1868
+24		1 - 01996
-24
Netherlands
World Cup qualifier
5th (2011 pts)
September 10th, 1980 in Ireland – World Cup qualifier
5th (2011 pts)WSeptember 10th, 1980
in Ireland
Ireland
1753
+30		2 - 11981
-30
Netherlands
World Cup qualifier

Losses against weakest opponents

1st (1360 pts)
March 27th, 2021 in Ireland – World Cup qualifier
1st (1360 pts)LMarch 27th, 2021
in Ireland
Ireland
1613
-36		0 - 11396
+36
Luxembourg
World Cup qualifier
2nd (1384 pts)
September 9th, 2025 in Armenia – World Cup qualifier
2nd (1384 pts)LSeptember 9th, 2025
in Armenia
Armenia
1412
+28		2 - 11603
-28
Ireland
World Cup qualifier
3rd (1452 pts)
October 7th, 2006 in Cyprus – Euro qualifier
3rd (1452 pts)LOctober 7th, 2006
in Cyprus
Cyprus
1509
+57		5 - 21744
-57
Ireland
Euro qualifier
4th (1479 pts)
May 30th, 1982 in Trinidad & Tobago – Friendly
4th (1479 pts)LMay 30th, 1982
in Trinidad & Tobago
Trinidad & Tobago
1494
+15		2 - 11737
-15
Ireland
Friendly
5th (1501 pts)
June 4th, 2022 in Armenia – UEFA Nations League B
5th (1501 pts)LJune 4th, 2022
in Armenia
Armenia
1526
+25		1 - 01666
-25
Ireland
UEFA Nations League B

Losses against weakest opponents in a competitive game

1st (1360 pts)
March 27th, 2021 in Ireland – World Cup qualifier
1st (1360 pts)LMarch 27th, 2021
in Ireland
Ireland
1613
-36		0 - 11396
+36
Luxembourg
World Cup qualifier
2nd (1384 pts)
September 9th, 2025 in Armenia – World Cup qualifier
2nd (1384 pts)LSeptember 9th, 2025
in Armenia
Armenia
1412
+28		2 - 11603
-28
Ireland
World Cup qualifier
3rd (1452 pts)
October 7th, 2006 in Cyprus – Euro qualifier
3rd (1452 pts)LOctober 7th, 2006
in Cyprus
Cyprus
1509
+57		5 - 21744
-57
Ireland
Euro qualifier
4th (1501 pts)
June 4th, 2022 in Armenia – UEFA Nations League B
4th (1501 pts)LJune 4th, 2022
in Armenia
Armenia
1526
+25		1 - 01666
-25
Ireland
UEFA Nations League B
5th (1537 pts)
April 2nd, 1997 in Macedonia – World Cup qualifier
5th (1537 pts)LApril 2nd, 1997
in Macedonia
Macedonia
1562
+25		3 - 21705
-25
Ireland
World Cup qualifier

Most points won in a game

1st (+52 pts)
November 13th, 2025 in Ireland – World Cup qualifier
1st (+52 pts)WNovember 13th, 2025
in Ireland
Ireland
1659
+52		2 - 01974
-52
Portugal
World Cup qualifier
2nd (+51 pts)
October 30th, 1974 in Ireland – Euro qualifier
2nd (+51 pts)WOctober 30th, 1974
in Ireland
Ireland
1671
+51		3 - 01841
-51
Soviet Union
Euro qualifier
3rd (+46 pts)
September 5th, 1998 in Ireland – Euro qualifier
3rd (+46 pts)WSeptember 5th, 1998
in Ireland
Ireland
1743
+46		2 - 01961
-46
Croatia
Euro qualifier
4th (+40 pts)
June 18th, 1994 in the United States – World Cup Group E
4th (+40 pts)WJune 18th, 1994
in the United States
Ireland
1904
+40		1 - 01948
-40
Italy
World Cup
Group E
5th (+38 pts)
June 22nd, 2016 in France – Euro Group E
5th (+38 pts)WJune 22nd, 2016
in France
Ireland
1767
+38		1 - 01895
-38
Italy
Euro
Group E

Most points lost in a game

1st (-57 pts)
October 7th, 2006 in Cyprus – Euro qualifier
1st (-57 pts)LOctober 7th, 2006
in Cyprus
Cyprus
1509
+57		5 - 21744
-57
Ireland
Euro qualifier
2nd (-53 pts)
June 11th, 1995 in Ireland – Euro qualifier
2nd (-53 pts)LJune 11th, 1995
in Ireland
Ireland
1808
-53		1 - 31671
+53
Austria
Euro qualifier
3rd (-46 pts)
November 14th, 2017 in Ireland – World Cup qualifier
3rd (-46 pts)LNovember 14th, 2017
in Ireland
Ireland
1731
-46		1 - 51840
+46
Denmark
World Cup qualifier
4th (-41 pts)
October 13th, 1993 in Ireland – World Cup qualifier
4th (-41 pts)LOctober 13th, 1993
in Ireland
Ireland
1846
-41		1 - 31896
+41
Spain
World Cup qualifier
5th (-39 pts)
May 7th, 1961 in Ireland – World Cup qualifier UEFA Group 8
5th (-39 pts)LMay 7th, 1961
in Ireland
Ireland
1703
-39		0 - 31840
+39
Scotland
World Cup qualifier
UEFA Group 8

Largest wins

1st
November 16th, 1983 in Ireland – Euro qualifier
1stWNovember 16th, 1983
in Ireland
Ireland
1740
+7		8 - 01374
-7
Malta
Euro qualifier
2nd
October 11th, 2014 in Ireland – Euro qualifier
2ndWOctober 11th, 2014
in Ireland
Ireland
1711
+2		7 - 01140
-2
Gibraltar
Euro qualifier
3rd
November 19th, 1980 in Ireland – World Cup qualifier
3rdWNovember 19th, 1980
in Ireland
Ireland
1750
+3		6 - 01263
-3
Cyprus
World Cup qualifier
4th
November 10th, 1987 in Ireland – Friendly
4thWNovember 10th, 1987
in Ireland
Ireland
1800
+6		5 - 01588
-6
Israel
Friendly
October 17th, 1990 in Ireland – Euro qualifier
-WOctober 17th, 1990
in Ireland
Ireland
1890
+10		5 - 01634
-10
Turkey
Euro qualifier
August 31st, 1996 in Liechtenstein – World Cup qualifier
-WAugust 31st, 1996
in Liechtenstein
Liechtenstein
1092
-3		0 - 51735
+3
Ireland
World Cup qualifier
May 21st, 1997 in Ireland – World Cup qualifier
-WMay 21st, 1997
in Ireland
Ireland
1699
+1		5 - 01065
-1
Liechtenstein
World Cup qualifier
October 14th, 1998 in Ireland – Euro qualifier
-WOctober 14th, 1998
in Ireland
Ireland
1745
+2		5 - 01218
-2
Malta
Euro qualifier
November 15th, 2006 in Ireland – Euro qualifier
-WNovember 15th, 2006
in Ireland
Ireland
1747
0		5 - 0937
0
San Marino
Euro qualifier
May 24th, 2011 in Ireland – Friendly tournament
-WMay 24th, 2011
in Ireland
Ireland
1753
+9		5 - 01544
-9
Northern Ireland
Friendly tournament
5th
May 9th, 1936 in Luxembourg – Friendly
5thWMay 9th, 1936
in Luxembourg
Luxembourg
1248
-6		1 - 51633
+6
Republic of Ireland
Friendly

Largest wins in a competitive game

1st
November 16th, 1983 in Ireland – Euro qualifier
1stWNovember 16th, 1983
in Ireland
Ireland
1740
+7		8 - 01374
-7
Malta
Euro qualifier
2nd
October 11th, 2014 in Ireland – Euro qualifier
2ndWOctober 11th, 2014
in Ireland
Ireland
1711
+2		7 - 01140
-2
Gibraltar
Euro qualifier
3rd
November 19th, 1980 in Ireland – World Cup qualifier
3rdWNovember 19th, 1980
in Ireland
Ireland
1750
+3		6 - 01263
-3
Cyprus
World Cup qualifier
4th
October 17th, 1990 in Ireland – Euro qualifier
4thWOctober 17th, 1990
in Ireland
Ireland
1890
+10		5 - 01634
-10
Turkey
Euro qualifier
August 31st, 1996 in Liechtenstein – World Cup qualifier
-WAugust 31st, 1996
in Liechtenstein
Liechtenstein
1092
-3		0 - 51735
+3
Ireland
World Cup qualifier
May 21st, 1997 in Ireland – World Cup qualifier
-WMay 21st, 1997
in Ireland
Ireland
1699
+1		5 - 01065
-1
Liechtenstein
World Cup qualifier
October 14th, 1998 in Ireland – Euro qualifier
-WOctober 14th, 1998
in Ireland
Ireland
1745
+2		5 - 01218
-2
Malta
Euro qualifier
November 15th, 2006 in Ireland – Euro qualifier
-WNovember 15th, 2006
in Ireland
Ireland
1747
0		5 - 0937
0
San Marino
Euro qualifier
5th
October 28th, 1953 in Ireland – World Cup qualifier Group 4
5thWOctober 28th, 1953
in Ireland
Ireland
1636
+6		4 - 01301
-6
Luxembourg
World Cup qualifier
Group 4
October 29th, 1975 in Ireland – Euro qualifier
-WOctober 29th, 1975
in Ireland
Ireland
1696
+27		4 - 01646
-27
Turkey
Euro qualifier
September 9th, 1992 in Ireland – World Cup qualifier
-WSeptember 9th, 1992
in Ireland
Ireland
1882
+2		4 - 01341
-2
Latvia
World Cup qualifier
October 12th, 1994 in Ireland – Euro qualifier
-WOctober 12th, 1994
in Ireland
Ireland
1841
+1		4 - 01106
-1
Liechtenstein
Euro qualifier
November 16th, 1994 in Northern Ireland – Euro qualifier
-WNovember 16th, 1994
in Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland
1653
-31		0 - 41872
+31
Ireland
Euro qualifier
March 24th, 2001 in Cyprus – World Cup qualifier
-WMarch 24th, 2001
in Cyprus
Cyprus
1528
-21		0 - 41834
+21
Ireland
World Cup qualifier
October 6th, 2001 in Ireland – World Cup qualifier
-WOctober 6th, 2001
in Ireland
Ireland
1873
+5		4 - 01495
-5
Cyprus
World Cup qualifier
November 11th, 2011 in Estonia – Euro qualifier
-WNovember 11th, 2011
in Estonia
Estonia
1508
-20		0 - 41820
+20
Ireland
Euro qualifier
September 4th, 2015 in Portugal – Euro qualifier
-WSeptember 4th, 2015
in Portugal
Ireland
1719
+2		4 - 01129
-2
Gibraltar
Euro qualifier
October 16th, 2023 in Portugal – Euro qualifier
-WOctober 16th, 2023
in Portugal
Gibraltar
1059
-3		0 - 41617
+3
Ireland
Euro qualifier

Largest losses

1st
May 27th, 1982 in Brazil – Friendly
1stLMay 27th, 1982
in Brazil
Brazil
2093
+3		7 - 01752
-3
Ireland
Friendly
2nd
October 29th, 1961 in Czechoslovakia – World Cup qualifier UEFA Group 8
2ndLOctober 29th, 1961
in Czechoslovakia
Czechoslovakia
1958
+9		7 - 11675
-9
Ireland
World Cup qualifier
UEFA Group 8
3rd
May 22nd, 1938 in Poland – Friendly
3rdLMay 22nd, 1938
in Poland
Poland
1630
+19		6 - 01650
-19
Republic of Ireland
Friendly
May 7th, 1952 in Austria – Friendly
-LMay 7th, 1952
in Austria
Austria
1913
+5		6 - 01636
-5
Republic of Ireland
Friendly
June 1st, 1952 in Spain – Friendly
-LJune 1st, 1952
in Spain
Spain
1882
+5		6 - 01631
-5
Republic of Ireland
Friendly
October 10th, 1971 in Austria – Euro qualifier
-LOctober 10th, 1971
in Austria
Austria
1780
+12		6 - 01541
-12
Ireland
Euro qualifier
4th
October 12th, 2012 in Ireland – World Cup qualifier
4thLOctober 12th, 2012
in Ireland
Ireland
1734
-20		1 - 62064
+20
Germany
World Cup qualifier
5th
December 13th, 1931 in Irish Free State – Friendly
5thLDecember 13th, 1931
in Irish Free State
Irish Free State
1662
-13		0 - 51922
+13
Spain
Friendly
November 17th, 2024 in England – UEFA Nations League B
-LNovember 17th, 2024
in England
England
2007
+5		5 - 01609
-5
Ireland
UEFA Nations League B

Largest losses in a competitive game

1st
October 29th, 1961 in Czechoslovakia – World Cup qualifier UEFA Group 8
1stLOctober 29th, 1961
in Czechoslovakia
Czechoslovakia
1958
+9		7 - 11675
-9
Ireland
World Cup qualifier
UEFA Group 8
2nd
October 10th, 1971 in Austria – Euro qualifier
2ndLOctober 10th, 1971
in Austria
Austria
1780
+12		6 - 01541
-12
Ireland
Euro qualifier
3rd
October 12th, 2012 in Ireland – World Cup qualifier
3rdLOctober 12th, 2012
in Ireland
Ireland
1734
-20		1 - 62064
+20
Germany
World Cup qualifier
4th
November 17th, 2024 in England – UEFA Nations League B
4thLNovember 17th, 2024
in England
England
2007
+5		5 - 01609
-5
Ireland
UEFA Nations League B
5th
May 8th, 1957 in England – World Cup qualifier UEFA Group 1
5thLMay 8th, 1957
in England
England
2013
+7		5 - 11711
-7
Ireland
World Cup qualifier
UEFA Group 1
March 11th, 1964 in Spain – Euro qualifier
-LMarch 11th, 1964
in Spain
Spain
1864
+15		5 - 11693
-15
Ireland
Euro qualifier
November 14th, 2017 in Ireland – World Cup qualifier
-LNovember 14th, 2017
in Ireland
Ireland
1731
-46		1 - 51840
+46
Denmark
World Cup qualifier

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