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Parrott and Coleman Return as Heimir Rings Changes
Injuries to key players led to recalling veterans like Séamus Coleman and John Egan, with over 40,000 tickets sold for the Armenia qualifier, officials said.
- Hallgrimsson unveiled a 24-man Republic of Ireland squad for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, including Mikey Johnston, attacker , and Jayson Molumby, midfielder .
- Injuries to key defenders and midfielders forced recalls of Séamus Coleman, John Egan and Jayson Molumby after Matt Doherty, Jason Knight and Bosun Lawal were ruled out.
- John Egan returns after a two-year absence and Everton full-back Séamus Coleman is recalled for the first time since September 2024, bringing 138 caps of experience to the squad.
- The FAI report shows 40,000 tickets sold for the Armenia game, while Heimir Hallgrimsson, head coach, says even three points will keep Ireland alive until November.
- The selection features seven changes from last month's squad after the 2-1 defeat in Armenia, and Troy Parrott is included pending recovery and assessment at AZ Alkmaar.
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Séamus Coleman and John Egan return as Heimir Hallgrimsson names 24-man Ireland squad for Portugal and Armenia games
Séamus Coleman and John Egan have made their long-awaited returns to the Ireland squad, two of seven players recalled by Heimir Hallgrimsson for the October World Cup qualifiers.
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