Notes

Home shirt as worn during the qualification campaign for the 2010 World Cup, as Ireland missed out on a place at the tournament due to a Thierry Henry handball in their play-off decider. Giovanni Trapattoni’s side claimed runners up spot in Group 8 and finished the second qualifying round with a two-legged tie against France. Ireland lost out 2-1 on aggregate after a William Gallas goal in extra-time where officials missed the infamous Henry handball in the build-up, costing Trapattoni’s men a place in South Africa