Association football in Northern Ireland

Association football in Northern Ireland, widely known as football or sometimes as soccer (to avoid confusion with Gaelic football), is one of the most popular sports in Northern Ireland. The governing body in Northern Ireland is the Irish Football Association (IFA) (not to be confused with the Football Association of Ireland [FAI] in the Republic of Ireland). Gaelic football, rugby union and association football are the most popular sports in Northern Ireland.

For other types of football in Ireland, see Gaelic football, Rugby union in Ireland, and Rugby league in Ireland.

Not to be confused with Association football in the Republic of Ireland.
Association football in Northern Ireland
CountryNorthern Ireland
Governing bodyIrish Football Association
National team(s)Northern Ireland national football team
National competitions
Club competitions
Northern Ireland Football League
Ballymena & Provincial League
Mid-Ulster Football League
Northern Amateur League
Northern Ireland Intermediate League
International competitions
Champions League
Europa League
Super Cup
FIFA Club World Cup
FIFA World Cup (national team)
UEFA European Championship (national team)
UEFA Nations League (national team)
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