Ireland hold the record for getting furthest in the tournament without winning a match. In 1994, Ireland played in a World Cup match in New Jersey, terrorists attacked fans at a tiny bar in Ireland. Decades later, family members still have questions. Events from the year 1994 in Ireland. It was the 422nd edition of the World Cup. The opponents were Mexico and the venue was the Citrus Bowl in Orlando, Florida. In 1994, Ireland participated in their second consecutive World Cup. Live Blog. Ireland V Mexico at World Cup 1994 - Match Report. The Republic of Ireland took to the field in their second group match at World Cup 1994 with exactly the same team that had beaten Italy six days earlier in New Jersey. The Republic of Ireland have appeared in the FIFA World Cup on three occasions, in 1990, 1994, and 2002.They have always advanced from the group stage but have never advanced beyond the quarter finals. 1994 FIFA World Cup qualification – UEFA Group 3 Jump to navigation Jump to search. Group ... One of the most popular topics of the group was the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland being in the same group ('The Troubles' were still ongoing). Highlights. The 1994 Quidditch World Cup was an international Quidditch sporting event occurring in 1994 organised by the International Quidditch Association. Ireland won their first game against Italy which was the first time Ireland had won a World Cup match and their first ever victory over Italy with a spectacular goal from Ray Houghton. 18 Jun 1994 Group A. ... 18 June – the Republic of Ireland's football World Cup campaign begins with a 1–0 win over Italy, one of the favourites to win the tournament. 18 Jun 1994 - 19:30 Local time. Ireland took on Italy on June 18 at Giants Stadium in the opening group E match at the 1994 World Cup in the USA. Its official sponsors were Butterbeer, Pumpkin Juice, Gringotts Wizarding Bank and Nimbus 2001. This time they were drawn with Mexico, Norway and Italy. The New Jersey stadium was a sea of Irish tricolours and the Irish players must have felt as though they were playing at home. Rose Bowl. The official match schedule for 1994 FIFA World Cup USA ™ ... Republic of Ireland IRL. Ireland 1 vs. Italy 0 in the 1994 World Cup Information about the 1st Round Group E game played in the 1994 Soccer World Cup between the National Teams of Italy and Ireland with details about goals, starters and reserves, substitutions, cards and more. Ray Houghton, the Aston Villa winger, scores the winning goal.