Heimir Hallgrimsson expects to be without Evan Ferguson for the World Cup if Ireland qualify for this summer’s finals. And the Ireland manager – who has signed a new deal that will keep him in charge until Euro 2028 – also anticipates planning without Mikey Johnston if his team can beat Czechia and then Denmark or North Macedonia to set up the trip of a lifetime.

Source: Irish Independent March 20, 2026 13:02 UTC