Comparison Between Northern Ireland and South Africa in the Soccer World Cups
Stats comparison between the National Teams of Northern Ireland and South Africa in their participations in the Soccer World Cup including world cups played and won, results, goals and best and worst performances.
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World Cups / Games / Goals / Best and Worst Performance
Summary
Games %
Games Played GP |
Wins W |
Draw D |
Losses L |
|
Northern Ireland |
23.1% |
38.5% |
38.5% |
|
South Africa |
22.2% |
44.4% |
33.3% |
GP: Played - W: Wins - D: Draws - L: Losses
All the games: Northern Ireland... / South Africa...
Goals
Goals Scored | Goals Against | Goal Difference |
|
Northern Ireland |
13 |
23 |
-10 |
South Africa |
11 |
16 |
-5 |
Goal Average
Goals Scored | Goals Against | Goal Difference |
|
Northern Ireland |
1.00 |
1.77 |
-0.77 |
South Africa |
1.22 |
1.78 |
-0.56 |
All-Time Top Scorers
Goals | Player | |
Northern Ireland |
5 |
Peter Mcparland |
South Africa |
2 |
Shaun Bartlett and Benni Mccarthy |
Full list of scorers: Northern Ireland... / South Africa...
Best Performance
Standing | World Cup | Stage | |
Northern Ireland |
7
|
1958 | Quarter Finals |
South Africa |
17
|
2002 | 1st Round Groups |
Worst Performance
Standing | World Cup | Stage | |
Northern Ireland |
21 |
1986 | 1st Round Groups |
South Africa |
24 |
1998 | 1st Round Groups |
World Cup by World Cup: Northern Ireland... / South Africa...