Ireland

Ireland had a memorable and historic performance at the 1990 FIFA World Cup held in Italy. It was Ireland's debut in the World Cup, and they were managed by Englishman Jack Charlton. Ireland was drawn into Group F alongside England, the Netherlands, and Egypt. Ireland finished second in their group, earning a spot in the Round of 16. In the quarterfinals, Ireland faced the host nation, Italy, on June 30, 1990, in Rome. The match ended in a 1-0 victory for Italy, with Salvatore Schillaci scoring the only goal. While Ireland did not progress to the semifinals, their journey to the quarterfinals was a remarkable achievement, and it remains the team's best performance in a World Cup.