FIFA World Cup - 1930 - 1934 - 1938 - 1950 - 1954 - 1958 ( Finals ) - 1962 - 1966 - - 1970 - 1974 - 1978 - 1982 ( Finals ) - 1986 ( Finals ) - 1990 - 1994 - 1998 - - 2002 - 2006 - 2010 - 2014 - 2018 - 2022 - 1998 saw France host the World Cup for the second time, and for a second time Northern Ireland did not make the trip . While the Irish FA, along with the other Home Nations, had not entered the 1938 competition, Northern Ireland's fail ure to qualify meant that they missed out for a third consecutive tournament, despite an increase to 32 finalists. Following a strong finish to their Euro 96 qualifying campaign Northern Ireland felt they might have had a chance of making it - alas it was not to be. Strong performances against European Champions Germany and a...