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Republic of Ireland squad for the September–October 2026 international break
25 players · coach Heimir Hallgrímsson · announced 17 September 2026 · as of 22 September 2026
Heimir Hallgrímsson’s Republic of Ireland squad for the September–October 2026 international break was announced on 17 September 2026 by FAI. Since then 1 player has been called up and 2 players have left the squad, so 25 players are in the squad as of 22 September 2026. The highest-rated of them in Perfect Eleven are Caoimhín Kelleher (81), Jake O'Brien (78) and John Egan (77).
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The squad
Players are grouped by position as our sources list them; the role is the one each player fills in the game. Ratings are Perfect Eleven game ratings, the numbers the game deals, not an official or statistical measure: how our ratings work.
Goalkeepers 3
| Player · club | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Caoimhín KelleherBrentford | GK | 81 |
| Max O'LearyWest Bromwich Albion | GK | 73 |
| Gavin BazunuBolton Wanderers | GK | 73 |
Defenders 9
| Player · club | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Jake O'BrienEverton | RB | 78 |
| John EganHull City | CB | 77 |
| James AbankwahUdinese | CB | 74 |
| Joel BaganCardiff City | LB | 74 |
| Jimmy DunneQueens Park Rangers | CB | 74 |
| Liam KitchingSheffield United | CB | 74 |
| Ryan ManningSouthampton | LB | 74 |
| Dara O'SheaIpswich Town | RB | 74 |
| Liam ScalesCeltic | CB | 74 |
Midfielders 6
| Player · club | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Finn AzazSouthampton | CAM | 74 |
| Conor CoventryCharlton Athletic | CDM | 74 |
| Jason KnightBristol City | CM | 74 |
| Jayson MolumbyWest Bromwich Albion | CDM | 74 |
| Bosun LawalStoke City | CM | 74 |
| Killian PhillipsSt Mirren | CAM | 74 |
Forwards 7
| Player · club | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Owen EldingHibernian | ST | 76 |
| Adam IdahSwansea City | ST | 76 |
| Chiedozie OgbeneLincoln City | RW | 76 |
| Troy ParrottReal Betis | ST | 76 |
| Tom CannonSheffield United | ST | 76 |
| Jack MoylanCardiff City | CAM | 74 |
| Rocco VataWatford | CM | 74 |
Squad changes
Changes since the squad was announced, as our sources record them. A player who left the squad is not in the squad above.
- Jamie McGrath (Hibernian) left the squad.
- Harvey Vale (Queens Park Rangers) left the squad.
- Killian Phillips (St Mirren) was called up as a replacement on 21 September 2026.
Republic of Ireland in the September–October 2026 international break
4 fixtures, 2 with a result so far. Kick-off times are Eastern Time (ET); a score appears once two published sources confirm it. All 205 international fixtures and results →
| Date | Match | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Thu 24 Sep 14:45 ET | Kosovo v Republic of Ireland UEFA Nations League B · Matchday 1 · Stadiumi Fadil Vokrri, Pristina | 1–0 |
| Sun 27 Sep 14:45 ET | Israel v Republic of Ireland UEFA Nations League B · Matchday 2 · Nagyerdei Stadion, Debrecen, Hungary (neutral venue) | 0–3 |
| Thu 1 Oct 14:45 ET | Republic of Ireland v Austria UEFA Nations League B · Matchday 3 · Aviva Stadium, Dublin | no score yet |
| Sun 4 Oct 14:45 ET | Republic of Ireland v Israel UEFA Nations League B · Matchday 4 · TSC Arena, Backa Topola, Serbia (neutral venue) | no score yet |
Sources
Where this page comes from: the federation’s own announcements first, then the other sources our research used.
- FAI · published 17 September 2026 · federation
- FAI · published 21 September 2026 · federation
- Irish Examiner · published 17 September 2026 · secondary source
- RTÉ · published 21 September 2026 · secondary source
- The Irish Times · published 21 September 2026 · secondary source
- Wikipedia · published 22 September 2026 · secondary source