The Northern Ireland National Football Team is a member of the Irish Football Association and UEFA (the Union of European Football Associations). Ireland achieved the Quarterfinals in their appearances in both the 1958 and 1982 FIFA World Cup. FIFA World Cup, (known as the World Cup) is played every four years and will next be played in 2018 in South Africa, from June 11 to July 11. The 2022 FIFA World Cup will be held in Qatar. Current FIFA World Cup Champion is Germany.