Republic of Ireland World Cup Squad: Korea-Japan 2002

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Ireland in the World Cup Finals

World Cup Appearances:
Korea-Japan 2002 was Ireland's third appearance in the World Cup Finals.

Best World Cup Performance:
Quarter-finals: Italy 1990.

Ireland in the 2002 World Cup

Group E

Ireland vs Cameroon

With all the media coverage of the Roy Keane affair circulating around the world, it was time for Ireland to let their their football do the talking.

Germany vs Ireland

Germany paid the price for thinking the game was already won and suffering a lack of concentration at the back, as Robbie Keane slipped through Linke and Ramelow to smash a drive past Ollie Kahn's left ear.

Saudi Arabia vs Ireland

The boys in green stay on course to earn a place in the Second Round.

Knockout Stage

Spain vs Ireland (Second Round)

Ireland's 2002 World Cup campaign ended at the penalty spot.

UEFA:
Union of European Football Associations.

The Football Association of Ireland.

Republic of Ireland World Cup Squad

Goalkeepers:

1 Shay Given (Newcastle United)
16 Dean Kiely (Charlton Athletic)
23 Alan Kelly (Blackburn Rovers)

Defenders:

2 Steve Finnan (Fulham)
3 Ian Harte (Leeds United)
4 Kenny Cunningham (Wimbledon)
5 Steve Staunton (Aston Villa)
14 Gary Breen (Coventry City)
15 Richard Dunne (Manchester City)
18 Gary Kelly (Leeds United)
20 Andrew O'Brien (Newcastle United)

Midfielders:

6 Roy Keane (Manchester United) - Sent Home
7 Jason McAteer (Sunderland)
8 Matt Holland (Ipswich Town)
11 Kevin Kilbane (Sunderland)
12 Mark Kinsella (Charlton Athletic)
21 Stephen Reid (Millwall)
22 Lee Carsley (Everton)

Forwards:

9 Damien Duff (Blackburn Rovers)
10 Robbie Keane (Leeds United)
13 David Connolly (Wimbledon)
17 Niall Quinn (Sunderland)
19 Clinton Morrison (Crystal Palace)

Trainer:
Mick McCarthy.

Teams by Group

In Korea