Wanderlust World Wanderlust World Legendary winger George Best represented Northern Ireland from 1964 to 1977, earning 37 caps and scoring 9 goals. He captained the side 23 times.
Best was a key figure in the Northern Ireland squad that reached the quarter-finals of the 1982 FIFA World Cup in Spain—though he did not play in that tournament, his earlier contributions helped build the program's reputation.
Despite his club success with Manchester United, Best's international career is often noted for occurring during a period when Northern Ireland struggled to qualify for major tournaments, making his performances even more remarkable.