Association | Football Association of Ireland | |||||||||||
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Confederation | UEFA (Europe) | |||||||||||
Head coach | Colin O'Brien | |||||||||||
FIFA code | IRL | |||||||||||
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First international | ||||||||||||
Norway 2–2 vs Rep. of Ireland (Kongsvinger, Norway; 13 October 1985) (as U16s) Rep. of Ireland 4–0 vs Cyprus (Dublin, Ireland; 4 March 2002) (as U17s) | ||||||||||||
Biggest win | ||||||||||||
Rep. of Ireland 8–0 vs Liechtenstein (Almaty, Kazakhstan; 19 October 2011) | ||||||||||||
Biggest defeat | ||||||||||||
Rep. of Ireland 0–7 vs Germany (Rijeka, Croatia; 10 May 2017) | ||||||||||||
European Championship | ||||||||||||
Appearances | 10 (first in 1988 ) | |||||||||||
Best result | Champions (1998) | |||||||||||
Medal record
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The Republic of Ireland national under-17 football team, is the national under-17 football team of the Republic of Ireland and is controlled by the Football Association of Ireland and competes in the annual UEFA European Under-17 Championship and the biennial FIFA U-17 World Cup.
The Republic of Ireland won the 1998 UEFA European Under-16 Championship in Scotland and the 1998 UEFA European Under-18 Championship.
The team has never qualified for the FIFA Under-17 World Cup (formerly the FIFA Under-17 World Championship and FIFA Under-16 World Championship), and did not enter the 1985 edition.
Year | Round | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | Squad |
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FIFA Under-16 World Championship | ||||||||
1985 | did not enter | |||||||
1987 | did not qualify | |||||||
1989 | ||||||||
FIFA Under-17 World Championship | ||||||||
1991 to 2005 | did not qualify | |||||||
FIFA Under-17 World Cup | ||||||||
2007 to 2019 | did not qualify | |||||||
| Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic [1] | |||||||
2023 | did not qualify |
The Republic of Ireland Under-17s have qualified for the UEFA European Under-17 Championship (formerly the UEFA European Under-16 Championship) 11 times, winning the competition in 1998. They hosted the 1994 and 2019 editions and finished in the group stage for both.
Year | Round | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | Squad |
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UEFA European Under-16 Championship | ||||||||
1982 | did not enter | |||||||
1984 | ||||||||
1985 | ||||||||
1986 | did not qualify | |||||||
1987 | ||||||||
1988 | Group stage | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | Squad |
1989 | did not qualify | |||||||
1990 | ||||||||
1991 | ||||||||
1992 | Group stage | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | Squad |
1993 | Group stage | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 5 | Squad |
1994 | Group stage | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | Squad |
1995 | did not qualify | |||||||
1996 | Quarter-final | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | Squad |
1997 | did not qualify | |||||||
1998 | Champions | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 1 | Squad |
1999 | did not qualify | |||||||
2000 | Group stage | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | Squad |
2001 | did not qualify | |||||||
UEFA European Under-17 Championship | ||||||||
2002 | did not qualify | |||||||
2003 | ||||||||
2004 | ||||||||
2005 | did not qualify (Elite round) | |||||||
2006 | ||||||||
2007 | ||||||||
2008 | Group stage | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 6 | Squad |
2009 | did not qualify | |||||||
2010 | did not qualify (Elite round) | |||||||
2011 | ||||||||
2012 | ||||||||
2013 | ||||||||
2014 | ||||||||
2015 | ||||||||
2016 | ||||||||
2017 | Quarter-final | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 10 | Squad |
2018 | Quarter-final | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | Squad |
2019 | Group stage | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | Squad |
| Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic [2] [3] | |||||||
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2022 | did not qualify (Elite round) | |||||||
2023 | Quarter-final | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 10 | Squad |
2024 | ||||||||
Win Draw Loss Fixture
9 February Friendly | Republic of Ireland | 1–0 | Hungary | San Pedro del Pinatar, Spain |
13:00 | Naj Razi 19' | Report | Stadium: Pinatar Arena Referee: Ojas Valera (Spain) |
11 February Friendly | Republic of Ireland | 0–0 | Hungary | San Pedro del Pinatar, Spain |
13:00 | Report | Stadium: Pinatar Arena Referee: Ojas Valera (Spain) |
7 March 2023 UEFA U-17 Euro qualifying Elite Round | Italy | 2–2 | Republic of Ireland | Paphos, Greece |
14:00 |
| Report | Stadium: Municipal Geroskipou Referee: Jasper Vergoote (Belgium) |
10 March 2023 UEFA U-17 Euro qualifying Elite Round | Ukraine | 0–3 | Republic of Ireland | Paphos, Greece |
14:00 | Report |
| Stadium: Municipal Geroskipou Referee: Mohammad Usman Aslam (Norway) |
13 March 2023 UEFA U-17 Euro qualifying Elite Round | Republic of Ireland | 3–2 | Cyprus | Paphos, Greece |
14:00 | Report | Stadium: Stelios Kyriakides Stadium Referee: Jasper Vergoote (Belgium) |
17 May 2023 UEFA U-17 Euro Championship Group A | Poland | 5–1 | Republic of Ireland | Budapest, Hungary |
16:30 | Report |
| Stadium: Hidegkuti Nándor Stadion Attendance: 412 Referee: Atilla Karaoglan (Turkey) |
20 May 2023 UEFA U-17 Euro Championship Group A | Republic of Ireland | 3–0 | Wales | Felcsút, Hungary |
16:30 | Report | Stadium: Pancho Aréna Attendance: 714 Referee: Elchin Masiyev (Azerbaijan) |
23 May 2023 UEFA U-17 Euro Championship Group A | Republic of Ireland | 4–2 | Hungary | Felcsút, Hungary |
20:00 | Report | Stadium: Pancho Aréna Attendance: 2,577 Referee: Atilla Karaoglan (Turkey) |
27 May 2023 UEFA U-17 Euro Championship QF | Spain | 3–0 | Republic of Ireland | Budapest, Hungary |
20:00 | Report | Stadium: Hidegkuti Nándor Stadion Attendance: 893 Referee: Miloš Milanović (Serbia) |
9 September Friendly | Belgium | 0–0 | Republic of Ireland | Tubize, Belgium |
15:00 | Report | Stadium: Belgium Football Centre |
11 September Friendly | Belgium | 0–1 | Republic of Ireland | Tubize, Belgium |
13:00 | Report | William Martin 10' | Stadium: Belgium Football Centre |
11 October 2024 UEFA U-17 Euro qualifying Group 10 | Republic of Ireland | 4–0 | Armenia | Fermoy, Republic of Ireland |
20:00 | Mason Melia 13' Jaden Umeh 38' Mason Melia 87' Mason Melia 90+4' | Report | Karen Hovakimyan 81' | Stadium: Carrig Park Referee: Jakob Alexander Sundberg (Denmark) |
14 October 2024 UEFA U-17 Euro qualifying Group 10 | Republic of Ireland | 0–0 | Iceland | Cork, Republic of Ireland |
19:00 | Report | Stadium: Turners Cross Referee: Dario Bel (Croatia) |
17 October 2024 UEFA U-17 Euro qualifying Group 10 | Switzerland | 0–0 | Republic of Ireland | Cork, Republic of Ireland |
12:00 | Report | Stadium: Turners Cross Referee: Jakob Alexander Sundberg (Denmark) |
14 February Friendly | Republic of Ireland | 0–2 | Hungary | San Pedro del Pinatar, Spain |
13:00 | Report | Patrik Kovacs 15' Zsombor Hos | Stadium: Pinatar Arena |
17 February Friendly | Republic of Ireland | 1–5 | Denmark | San Pedro del Pinatar, Spain |
13:00 | Michael Noonan 59' | Report | Noah Markmann 4' Jonathan Moalem 7' Sebastian Lodberg 17' Nicolaj Hansen 39' Chido Obi 66' | Stadium: Pinatar Arena Attendance: 53 |
20 March 2024 UEFA U-17 Euro qualifying Elite Round | Portugal | 4–1 | Republic of Ireland | Braga, Portugal |
16:00 | João Simões 16' Gabriel Silva 30' Gabriel Silva 52' Rodrigo Mora 60' | Report | Mason Melia 33' (pen.) | Stadium: Cidade Desportiva do SC Braga Referee: Marc Nagtegaal |
23 March 2024 UEFA U-17 Euro qualifying Elite Round | Germany | 2–0 | Republic of Ireland | Arcos de Valdevez, Portugal |
11:00 | Kilian Sauck 19' Francis Onyeka 36' | Report | Stadium: Municipal Stadium Coutada Referee: Bence Csonka |
26 March 2024 UEFA U-17 Euro qualifying Elite Round | Republic of Ireland | 0–5 | Croatia | Viana do Castelo, Portugal |
11:00 | Report | Mislav Čutuk 34' (pen.) Marko Zebić 45+1' Patrik Marić 80' Mislav Čutuk 85' (pen.) Ljubo Puljić 90+6' | Stadium: Estádio Municipal Manuela Machado Referee: Kamal Umudlu |
The following players were named in the squad for the 2024 UEFA U-17 Euro qualifying Elite Round games against Portugal, Germany, Croatia on 20, 23 & 26 March 2024. [4]
Caps and goals correct as of 27 March 2024, after the match against Croatia.
No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club |
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1 | GK | Joe Collins | 25 February 2007 | 8 | 0 | Bohemians |
16 | GK | Oisin Cooney | 19 February 2007 | 3 | 0 | Finn Harps |
3 | DF | Harry McGlinchey | 10 December 2007 | 10 | 0 | Chelsea |
4 | DF | Luca Cailloce | 1 November 2007 | 9 | 0 | Shelbourne |
2 | DF | James Roche | 7 October 2007 | 8 | 0 | Shamrock Rovers |
14 | DF | Kaylem Harnett | 22 May 2007 | 8 | 0 | Wexford |
5 | DF | Taylor McCarthy | 14 April 2007 | 6 | 0 | Shelbourne |
19 | DF | Egor Vassenin | 24 October 2007 | 3 | 0 | Klub Kildare |
13 | DF | Finn Sherlock | 4 May 2008 | 1 | 0 | Shelbourne |
6 | MF | Matthew Moore (Captain) | 27 March 2007 | 18 | 0 | TSG Hoffenheim |
7 | MF | Rory Finneran | 29 February 2008 | 10 | 0 | Blackburn Rovers |
12 | MF | Luke O'Donnell | 27 June 2007 | 9 | 0 | Derry City |
17 | MF | Aarón Ochoa Moloney | 18 April 2007 | 8 | 0 | Málaga |
8 | MF | Niall McAndrew | 2 May 2007 | 6 | 0 | Derby County |
15 | MF | Cathal O'Sullivan | 5 March 2007 | 5 | 0 | Cork City |
10 | FW | Mason Melia | 22 September 2007 | 22 | 10 | St Patrick's Athletic |
18 | FW | Matthew Murray | 1 October 2007 | 14 | 0 | Cork City |
11 | FW | Jaden Umeh | 18 March 2008 | 7 | 1 | Cork City |
20 | FW | Conor Teeling | 28 January 2007 | 7 | 0 | Galway United |
9 | FW | Michael Noonan | 31 July 2008 | 5 | 1 | St Patrick's Athletic |
The following players have also been called up to the Republic of Ireland under-17 squad and remain eligible:
Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club | Latest call-up |
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GK | Marcus Gill | 11 May 2007 | 1 | 0 | Celtic | v. Denmark, 17 February 2024 |
DF | Fiachra Coffey | 27 January 2007 | 5 | 0 | Shelbourne | v. Denmark, 17 February 2024 |
DF | Ivan Graminschii | 1 | 0 | St Patrick's Athletic | v. Denmark, 17 February 2024 | |
MF | Grady McDonnell | 17 February 2008 | 3 | 0 | Vancouver | v. Denmark, 17 February 2024 |
MF | Richard Vodo | 6 January 2007 | 1 | 0 | Shamrock Rovers | v. Denmark, 17 February 2024 |
MF | Sean Moore | 2 | 0 | Shamrock Rovers | v. Belgium, 11 September 2023 | |
FW | William Martin | 23 April 2007 | 4 | 1 | Odense BK | v. Denmark, 17 February 2024 |
FW | Daniel Ring | 1 | 0 | Shelbourne | v. Denmark, 17 February 2024 | |
FW | Ike Orazi | 11 June 2007 | 17 | 2 | Stade de Reims | v. Switzerland, 17 October 2023 |
U19 With U19 squad |
Note: Names in italics denote players that have been capped for the senior team.
The Portugal national football team has represented Portugal in men's international football competitions since 1921. The national team is controlled by the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF), the governing body for football in Portugal. Portugal's home games are played at the Estádio Nacional stadiums in Portugal, and its primary training ground and technical headquarters, Cidade do Futebol, is located in Oeiras. The head coach of the team is Roberto Martínez, and the captain is Cristiano Ronaldo, who also holds the team records for most caps and most goals.
The Andorra men's national football team represents Andorra in association football and is controlled by the Andorran Football Federation, the governing body for football in Andorra. The team has enjoyed very little success due to the Principality's tiny population, the fifth smallest of any UEFA country.
The Bulgaria national football team represents Bulgaria in men's international football, and is administered by the Bulgarian Football Union, a member association of UEFA.
The Slovakia national football team represents Slovakia in men's international football competition and it is governed by the Slovak Football Association (SFZ), the governing body for football in Slovakia. Slovakia's home stadium from 2019 is the reconstructed Tehelné pole in Bratislava. Historically, up to the split in 1993, the team participated mostly as Czechoslovakia, while it also competed as Slovakia during the World War II.
The Switzerland national football team represents Switzerland in men's international football. The national team is controlled by the Swiss Football Association.
The Austria national football team represents Austria in men's international football competitions, and is controlled by the Austrian Football Association, the governing body for football in Austria.
The Croatia national football team represents Croatia in international football matches. It is governed by the Croatian Football Federation (HNS), the governing body for football in Croatia. It is a member of UEFA in Europe and FIFA in global competitions. The team's colours reference two national symbols: the Croatian checkerboard and the country's tricolour. They are colloquially referred to as the Vatreni (Blazers) and Kockasti.
The Czech Republic national football team, recognised by FIFA as Czechia, represents the Czech Republic in men's international football. The team is controlled by the Football Association of the Czech Republic (FAČR). Historically, the team participated in FIFA and UEFA competitions as Bohemia and Czechoslovakia.
The Turkey national football team represents Turkey in men's international football matches. The team is controlled by the Turkish Football Federation, the governing body for football in Turkey, which was founded in 1923 and has been a member of FIFA since 1923 and UEFA since 1962.
The Ukraine national football team represents Ukraine in men's international football, and is governed by the Ukrainian Association of Football, the governing body for football in Ukraine. Ukraine's home ground is the Olimpiyskiy Stadium in Kyiv. The team has been a full member of UEFA and FIFA since 1992.
The Serbia men's national football team represents Serbia in men's international football competition. It is controlled by the Football Association of Serbia, the governing body for football in Serbia.
The Republic of Ireland women's national football team represents the Republic of Ireland in competitions such as the FIFA Women's World Cup and the UEFA Women's Championship. The team played in their first World Cup at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup. It has taken part in invitational tournaments such as the Algarve Cup, the Istria Cup, the Cyprus Cup and Pinatar Cup. It is organised by the Women's Football Association of Ireland.
The England national under-17 football team, also known as England under-17s or England U17(s), represents England in football at an under-17 age level and is controlled by The Football Association, the governing body for football in England. They are currently coached by Greg Lincoln.
The France national under-17 football team is the national under-17 football team of France who will be playing in the UEFA European Championship this year or next year and is controlled by the French Football Federation. The team competes in the annual UEFA European Under-17 Championship and the FIFA U-17 World Cup, which is held every two years. The under-17 team also participates in local and international friendly tournaments, such as the Montaigu Tournament.
The Portugal national under-17 football team represents Portugal in international football at this age level and is controlled by Federação Portuguesa de Futebol, the governing body for football in Portugal.
The Croatia national under-17 football team represents Croatia in international football matches for players 17 or under. It is governed by the Croatian Football Federation, the governing body for football in Croatia. It is a member of UEFA in Europe and FIFA in global competitions. The team's colours reference two national symbols: the Croatian checkerboard and the country's tricolour. They are colloquially referred to as the Mali vatreni. So far, the Mali vatreni qualified for nine UEFA European Under-17 Championships. Croatia's greatest success in the tournament was third place in 2001. The team also finished fourth in 2005. Croatia also participated in three FIFA U-17 World Cups since its independence, in 2001, 2013 and 2015, being eliminated in quarter-finals in 2015, its biggest success so far in this tournament.
The Poland national under-17 football team represents Poland in international football at this age level and is controlled by Polish Football Association.
The Republic of Ireland national under-19 football team, is the national under-19 football team of the Republic of Ireland and is controlled by the Football Association of Ireland and competes in the biennial European Under-19 Football Championship.
The Northern Ireland national under-19 football team also known as Northern Ireland under-19s or Northern Ireland U19s represents Northern Ireland in association football at under-19 level. It is controlled by the Irish Football Association and began under the name of Ireland Youth when the Home Nations first held a round robin of friendly matches in 1948. The same year they entered the first International Youth Tournament, now the UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship. Their best performance was in 1963 when they finished as runner-up. The team evolved into the Northern Ireland under-18 team then the current under-19 team. As well as the UEFA Under-19 Championships the team also enters the annual Milk Cup. In addition, the team plays regular friendlies, sometimes as an under-20 or under-18 team by agreement of the opposing association.
The England women's national under-17 football team, also known as the Young Lionesses, represents England in association football at an under-17 age level and is controlled by the Football Association, the governing body for football in England. England women's national under-17 football team best achievement is a third-place finish at the 2016 UEFA Women's Under-17 Championship.