| Association football in Northern Ireland | |
|---|---|
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| Governing body | Irish Football Association |
| National team(s) | Northern Ireland national football team |
National competitions | |
Club competitions | |
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) | |
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.[1]