The Republic of Ireland National Football Team, nicknamed The Boys in Green, is a member of the Football Association of Ireland and UEFA (the Union of European Football Associations). Ireland has made three appearances in the World Cup, beginning in 1990 when they achieved the Quarter finals... FIFA World Cup, (known as the World Cup) is played every four years and will next be played in 2010 in South Africa, from June 11 to July 11. The 2014 FIFA World Cup will be held in Brazil. Current FIFA World Cup Champion is Italy. Ireland achieved Group stage in their only appearance in the UEFA European Championship competition in 1988. UEFA Championship (known as the European Championship) is played every four years and will be hosted in 2012 by Poland and the Ukraine. Current UEFA Champion is Spain. Ireland’s head coach is Giovanni Trapattoni. Team captain is Robbie Keane. Top players and goal scorers include Steve Staunton and Robbie Keane. Ireland’s home stadium is Croke Park located in Du