Republic Of Ireland Head Coach Names 24 Man Squad For The Upcoming FIFA World Cup 26 Qualifiers

Thursday, 2 October 2025 11:48

By Emma O'Connor

Ireland will play Portugal and Armenia.

Republic of Ireland Head Coach Heimir Hallgrímsson has named a 24-man squad for the upcoming FIFA World Cup 26 qualifiers against Portugal and Armenia

Goalkeepers: Caoimhín Kelleher (Brentford), Gavin Bazunu (Southampton), Mark Travers (Everton)

Defenders: Seamus Coleman (Everton), Jake O'Brien (Everton), Nathan Collins (Brentford), Dara O'Shea (Ipswich Town), Liam Scales (Celtic), John Egan (Hull City), Ryan Manning (Southampton), Callum O'Dowda (Ferencvaros).

Midfielders: Josh Cullen (Burnley), Will Smallbone (Millwall), Jack Taylor (Ipswich Town), Jayson Molumby (West Bromwich Albion), Finn Azaz (Southampton).

Attackers: Evan Ferguson (AS Roma), Troy Parrott (AZ Alkmaar), Adam Idah (Swansea City), Sammie Szmodics (Ipswich Town), Mikey Johnston (West Bromwich Albion), Chiedozie Ogbene (Sheffield United), Festy Ebosele (?stanbul Ba?ak?ehir), Kasey McAteer (Ipswich Town).

Fixtures for the FIFA World Cup 26 Qualifiers are:

Saturday, 11th October, Portugal play Republic of Ireland, in Estádio José Alvalade, at 7.45pm.

Tuesday, 14th October, Republic of Ireland play Armenia, in Aviva Stadium, at 7.45pm.