They certainly are - up to End January 2011 they were ranked number 5 in the world but dropped on place behind France to 6 in February
no
Neither the Republic of Ireland nor Northern Ireland have ever won the World Cup. The best performance was by the Republic of Ireland in 1990 when they reached the quarter-finals, where they were beaten by Italy (the hosts).
Yes, Ireland had beaten Australia in Rugby before the 2011 World Cup win over them.
No Mexico have still to win a world cup.
Ireland have never won the FIFA world Cup.
No. They did win the All-Ireland Hurling championship in 1901, but the Liam MaCarthy Cup was first presented in 1921, so London did not actually ever win it.
No
no
No
No
Uruguay was the first country to win the world cup in 1930.
No they are not going to win the world cup soon.