Hallgrimsson Reveals ROI Squad To Play In Next Weeks World Cup Play-Off

Thursday, 19 March 2026 13:50

By Emma O'Connor

Kick-off next Thursday at 7:45pm.

Heimir Hallgrimsson reveals which 25 players have been called up to face Czechia in the World Cup play-off semi-final next week

Republic of Ireland Squad - Czechia & Denmark/North Macedonia

Goalkeepers: Caoimhín Kelleher (Brentford), Mark Travers (Everton), Josh Keeley (Luton Town).

Defenders: Seamus Coleman (Everton), Jimmy Dunne (QPR), Nathan Collins (Brentford), Dara O'Shea (Ipswich Town), Jake O'Brien (Everton), John Egan (Hull City), James Abankwah (Watford), Liam Scales (Celtic)*, Robbie Brady (Preston North End), Ryan Manning (Southampton).

Midfielders: Jayson Molumby (West Bromwich Albion), Bosun Lawal (Stoke City), Jack Taylor (Ipswich Town), Alan Browne (Middlesbrough), Jason Knight (Bristol City), Finn Azaz (Southampton), Harvey Vale (QPR).

Attackers: Troy Parrott (AZ Alkmaar), Adam Idah (Swansea City), Johnny Kenny (Bolton Wanderers, on loan from Celtic), Chiedozie Ogbene (Sheffield United, on loan from Ipswich Town), Sammie Szmodics (Derby County, on loan from Ipswich Town)

A win in Prague next Thursday would set up a winner-takes-all final against either Denmark or North Macedonia at the Aviva Stadium.