IRELAND

Ireland’s World Cup story is one of growing ambition, near misses and a football identity built on resilience. In the 1960s, the Republic of Ireland began to look like a side capable of making a real impact, with a strong generation led by Johnny Giles and supported by players such as Charlie Hurley, Paddy Mulligan, Noel Cantwell and Tony Dunne.

The Ireland 1965 shirt belongs to that era of promise. Ireland came close to reaching major tournament football, but Spain repeatedly stood in the way. After missing out on the 1964 Nations Cup and then suffering play-off disappointment in qualification for the 1966 World Cup, the green shirt became linked with a period of hope, frustration and steady progress.

This Ireland World Cup shirts collection celebrates that journey through vintage-inspired pieces. A tribute to Irish football heritage, the classic green shirt, and the players who helped build the foundations for Ireland’s later World Cup moments.