Press Conference | Heimir Hallgrímsson names squad for World Cup qualifiers!

Republic of Ireland head coach Heimir Hallgrímsson spoke to the media in Dublin this morning having named his squad for September's World Cup qualification double header against Hungary and Armenia. Hallgrímsson opened the press conference by explaining his squad selections before taking questions from assembled press. Republic of Ireland Squad - Hungary & Armenia Goalkeepers: Caoimhín Kelleher (Brentford), Gavin Bazunu (Southampton), Mark Travers (Everton). Defenders: Matt Doherty (Wolverhampton Wanderers), Jake O'Brien (Everton), Nathan Collins (Brentford), Dara O'Shea (Ipswich Town), Jimmy Dunne (Queens Park Rangers), Bosun Lawal (Stoke City), Liam Scales (Celtic), Ryan Manning (Southampton). Midfielders: Josh Cullen (Burnley), Jason Knight (Bristol City), Jack Taylor (Ipswich Town), Killian Phillips (St. Mirren). Attackers: Evan Ferguson (AS Roma), Troy Parrott (AZ Alkmaar), Adam Idah (Celtic), Finn Azaz (Middlesbrough), Sammie Szmodics (Ipswich Town), Chiedozie Ogbene (Ipswich Town), Kasey McAteer (Ipswich Town), Mikey Johnston (West Bromwich Albion). Watch League of Ireland, UEFA Champions League, Nations League and European Qualifiers live on Virgin Media Television. Follow us! https://www.youtube.com/@VMSport https://twitter.com/VMSportIE/ https://www.instagram.com/vmsportie/ https://www.facebook.com/VMSportIE/ https://www.tiktok.com/@virginmediasport #COYBIG #Ireland #IrishFootball #HeimirHallgrimsson #FIFAWorldCup #FIFAWC2026