1938 FIFA World Cup qualification Group 2aIn the 1938 FIFA World Cup qualification Group 2a, the two teams played against each other on a home-and-away basis. The winner Norway qualified for the third FIFA World Cup held in France.MatchesNorway vs IrelandNOTE: Rolf Holmberg missed a penalty at the end of the first half.Ireland vs NorwayNorway qualified.Team statsHead coach: Asbjørn HalvorsenHead coach: Joe Wickham